Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

February 3, 2024

Tamil Super Star Vijay founded the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) political party in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on February 2, 2024 with the slogan Pirappokkum Ellaa Uyirkkum (All are equal by birth). Its headquarters is in Chennai.
Vijay stated that his target is the 2026 state election. He clarified he wouldn’t participate in the upcoming national election. Vijay’s fans, who call him ‘Thalapathy’ (General), celebrated his new career path in the streets and on social media. The ruling DMK and opposition BJP conveyed their best wishes to the actor.
Vijay had previously launched his fan club in 2009 which participated in 2011 elections. The club also contested local body elections in 2021, winning 115 of 169 seats. This set the stage for Vijay’s entry into politics with TVK in 2024.

Cinema Stars in Tamil Nadu Politics

Tamil Nadu has a long history of cinema stars in politics. MGR, K Karunanidhi and Jayalalithaa ruled state politics for about 50 years. In recent times, several stars tried entering politics but with limited success. Kamal Haasan started the Makkal Needhi Maiam party. Rajinikanth formed the Rajini Makkal Mandram but later abandoned politics due to health issues. Vijayakanth formed the DMDK in 2005 but never attained power. CM Stalin’s son Udaynidhi has been an actor.

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