Leading Tamil actor Vijay, addressed fondly by fans as 'Thalapathy', announced the launch of his political party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, on Friday, February 2. In a detailed press note, the superstar informed that his party will not make its electoral debut in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, but instead contest in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. This latest announcement from Vijay about the launch of his Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam political party has been met with a warm reception from fans, who have been extending their wishes on social media, with videos also showing many leading the celebrations across various parts of Tamil Nadu.
With all speculations surrounding Vijay's political entry coming to an end now, several leading Tamil cinema celebrities have also congratulated him on his latest big decision on social media. Among the notable names who have shared their wishes to the Leo actor include actor-filmmaker Raghava Lawrence, who previously made an appearance alongside him in Thirumalai (2003). The Jigarthanda DoubleX star posted Vijay's announcement on X and wrote, "Congratulations Nanba on your political entry. I pray god for your success in this new journey 💐💐 @actorvijay" (sic)
Congratulations Nanba on your political entry. I pray god for your success in this new journey 💐💐@actorvijay https://t.co/E8HRTU20jp
— Raghava Lawrence (@offl_Lawrence) February 2, 2024
Reputed producer Archana Kalpathi, who is bankrolling Vijay's upcoming film, The Greatest of All Time, also shared her excitement and congratulated the actor on his political entry. She wrote, "You have always inspired us to climb higher and keep raising the bar. A warm welcome and best wishes for this new journey Sir 🙌🏼🙏" (sic)
You have always inspired us to climb higher and keep raising the bar. A warm welcome and best wishes for this new journey Sir 🙌🏼🙏 https://t.co/A8uAQljS1a
— Archana Kalpathi (@archanakalpathi) February 2, 2024
Filmmaker Atlee, who worked with Vijay in blockbusters Theri (2016), Mersal (2017), and Bigil (2019), wished the actor on his journey into politics. He wrote, "Congratulations Anna 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️" (sic)
Congratulations Anna
— atlee (@Atlee_dir) February 2, 2024
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/ncbQ4DunO6
Director Nelson Dilipkumar, who collaborated with Vijay in Beast (2022), reposted the actor's Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam political party launch announcement in his wishes. He wrote, "Congratulations and all the very best @actorvijay sir 🤗❤️ #TVKVijay" (sic)
Congratulations and all the very best @actorvijay sir 🤗❤️ #TVKVijay https://t.co/vsOIKFNQ1P
— Nelson Dilipkumar (@Nelsondilpkumar) February 2, 2024
Composer Anirudh Ravichander has also conveyed his hearty wishes to Vijay on the launch of his Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam political party. He reposted the actor's statement and wrote, "Congratsss and all the best dearest @actorvijay sir ❤️❤️❤️" (sic)
Congratsss and all the best dearest @actorvijay sir ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/3MRWZ0wYeK
— Anirudh Ravichander (@anirudhofficial) February 2, 2024
National Award-winning director Cheran extended his regards to Vijay writing, "May your efforts rise with the support of well-intentioned thinkers, their planning, and the efforts of countless thinkers.. Congratulations."
உங்கள் முயற்சி நல்ல எண்ணங்களுடைய சிந்தனையாளர்களின் துணையால் அவர்களின் திட்டமிடலால் எண்ணற்ற சிந்தனையாளர்களின் உழைப்பால் உயரட்டும்.. வாழ்த்துக்கள்.. "எண்ணித்துணிக கருமம்" என்பது போல் இதனை இதனால் இவன் செய்து முடிப்பான் என்றாய்ந்து" என்பதையும் மனதில் கொள்ள வேண்டும். https://t.co/4jIsiVK2OT
— Cheran (@directorcheran) February 2, 2024
Jigarthanda DoubleX director Karthik Subbaraj was one of the first Tamil cinema celebrities to extend his wishes to Vijay on his new journey. He wrote, "Warm Welcome & All the very best @actorvijay sir 👍👍 #தமிழகவெற்றிகழகம்" (sic)
Warm Welcome & All the very best @actorvijay sir 👍👍#தமிழகவெற்றிகழகம் https://t.co/tEGBswRhNL
— karthik subbaraj (@karthiksubbaraj) February 2, 2024
Actor Sibiraj, who wished Vijay on his decision to launch his own political party, expressed his feelings about not being able to see him in films anymore, but reiterated that people like him should become leaders on the world stage. He posted, "I wholeheartedly salute to Thalapathy @actorvijay anna for keeping his word and taking the plunge to enter politics.Even though as a fan I will miss watching his films on the big screen,I support his decision as the world needs leaders like him.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 #தமிழகவெற்றிகழகம்" (sic)
I wholeheartedly salute to Thalapathy @actorvijay anna for keeping his word and taking the plunge to enter politics.Even though as a fan I will miss watching his films on the big screen,I support his decision as the world needs leaders like him.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 #தமிழகவெற்றிகழகம்
— Sibi Sathyaraj (@Sibi_Sathyaraj) February 2, 2024
Sharing Vijay's signature from his announcement about his Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam political party, filmmaker-screenwriter Rathna Kumar wrote in his post, "#தலைவர்விஜய் 💥❤️" (sic).
#தலைவர்விஜய் 💥❤️ https://t.co/iLr22j4cK3 pic.twitter.com/YYkq4VwnWq
— Rathna kumar (@MrRathna) February 2, 2024
Actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, who played the antagonist in Vijay's Sarkar, also showed her excitement for his latest announcement. Reposting his statement, she wrote, "Woooohoooooooo" (sic).
Woooohoooooooo https://t.co/vfGCggvtmo
— 𝑽𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒂𝒙𝒎𝒊 𝑺𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒌𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒓 (@varusarath5) February 2, 2024
Actor Kavin kept his wishes to Vijay to the point over his Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam party announcement and wrote, "Welcome sir @actorvijay 🙏🏼♥️" (sic)
Welcome sir @actorvijay 🙏🏼♥️ https://t.co/3jzv3Mkpsh
— Kavin (@Kavin_m_0431) February 2, 2024
Likewise, actor Harish Kalyan congratulated Vijay writing, "Vaazhthukkal anna 🔥🔥🔥" (sic)
Vaazhthukkal anna 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/syAMMvGdah
— Harish Kalyan (@iamharishkalyan) February 2, 2024
Director Thiru of Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai (2010), Samar (2013), Naan Sigappu Manithan (2014), and Mr. Chandramouli (2018) to name a notable few, complimented Vijay with his greetings and wrote in Tamil, "சபாஷ் 🔥" (sic)
சபாஷ் 🔥 https://t.co/UNkwcPxTnI
— Thiru (@dir_thiru) February 2, 2024
Actress Kasturi Shankar too chimed in saying Vijay's political entry has come at an interesting time and pondered over whether he will bring in a change. She wrote, "Welcome Thalapathy Vijay. He comes into TN politics at a very interesting time. Perhaps the best time. Can he make a real difference? In recent history, many superstars have disappointed in politics. Vijay's actions will be watched keenly. All the best #GOAT #தமிழகவெற்றிகழகம்" (sic)
Welcome Thalapathy Vijay.
— Kasturi (@KasthuriShankar) February 2, 2024
He comes into TN politics at a very interesting time. Perhaps the best time. Can he make a real difference?
In recent history, many superstars have disappointed in politics. Vijay's actions will be watched keenly. All the best #GOAT#தமிழகவெற்றிகழகம் pic.twitter.com/YT82qMKVlo
Blockbuster Telugu filmmaker Gopichandh Malineni, who was said to be a contender to direct Vijay in a film, also shared his best wishes to the actor. He posted, "Congratsss and all the very best @actorvijay sir ❤️" (sic)
Congratsss and all the very best @actorvijay sir ❤️ https://t.co/EaZBbrKsHn
— Gopichandh Malineni (@megopichand) February 2, 2024
