Chennai (Commonwealth Union)_ Actor-turned-politician Vijay made political history as his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam became the biggest force in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The sensational debut of TVK soon became one of the most talked-about political moments in the country with celebrities from Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema taking to social media to shower their congratulatory messages on the star. As per the latest trends and results, TVK won more than 100 seats in the 234-member assembly and Vijay became the major turning point of Tamil Nadu politics in his maiden electoral battle. Accordingly, fans, political watchers, and members of the film industry described the moment as historic, particularly given how Vijay successfully converted his huge fan base into political support.
Celebrations broke out in Tamil Nadu as Vijay’s family members too expressed their happiness. Speaking to the media, Vijay’s mother Shoba Chandrashekhar said she was extremely happy about her son’s achievement. His father, filmmaker S. A. Chandrasekhar, spoke emotionally about Vijay’s long-held dream of serving Tamil Nadu. He revealed that the actor had wanted to contribute to society for nearly three decades and had slowly prepared himself for public life while balancing his film career. Soon after the election results became clear, Vijay visited his parents’ home in Chennai to celebrate the occasion with his family. Videos from the gathering showed relatives cheering, clapping, and posing for pictures with the actor-politician. Vijay later greeted supporters and members of the media gathered outside the residence, thanking the people of Tamil Nadu for their trust and support.
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Actress Trisha Krishnan was also seen visiting Vijay’s residence shortly after the victory. As she exited the house, she waved at fans and photographers waiting outside. Since the election results coincided with Trisha’s birthday, many fans online jokingly described the victory as a “birthday gift”. Additionally, social media was flooded with congratulatory posts for Vijay throughout the day. Accordingly, one of the most talked-about reactions came from actor Ajith Kumar. Reports suggested that Ajith personally called Vijay to congratulate him after the results were announced. According to television reports, Ajith praised Vijay for his hard work and wished him success in his new political journey. Fans of both stars celebrated the rare and warm exchange, with many calling it a memorable moment in Tamil cinema history.
Several stars from the Telugu film industry also shared heartfelt messages for Vijay. Actor Nani praised Vijay’s rise, saying stories of underdogs succeeding always inspire people. He compared Vijay’s journey to similar success stories from neighbouring states and hoped that the people of Tamil Nadu would benefit from the political change. Actor Vijay Deverakonda congratulated both Vijay and the voters of Tamil Nadu for actively participating in democracy. He wished prosperity and growth for the state and said he was excited to witness a new phase in Tamil Nadu politics.
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Superstar Mahesh Babu also praised Vijay, saying the election result reflected the faith people had placed on him. Actor Ram Charan described the victory as remarkable and wished Vijay success in leading Tamil Nadu toward progress. Actress Rashmika Mandanna expressed her excitement about seeing Vijay begin a new chapter in public life. From Bollywood, actor Tiger Shroff congratulated Vijay on social media and praised the trust people had shown in him. Veteran actress and politician Hema Malini compared Vijay’s rise to legendary actor-politicians M. G. Ramachandran and J. Jayalalithaa. She described Vijay as a possible future chief minister and appreciated TVK’s strong performance in the elections.
Tamil cinema personalities also celebrated the victory enthusiastically. Actor Chiyaan Vikram shared an old photograph with Vijay and wrote that his friend had created history. Actor Dhanush congratulated Vijay and TVK for moving closer to forming the government. Superstar Rajinikanth posted a formal congratulatory message praising the party’s massive victory. Actor and politician Kamal Haasan also extended his wishes to Vijay and the members of TVK. He said the party had earned the trust of the people in its very first election and wished them success in serving the public.
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Music composer A. R. Rahman shared an emotional note, hoping Vijay would lead Tamil Nadu with corruption-free politics, equality, and social justice. Composer G. V. Prakash Kumar described the result as a historic victory that would be remembered for years. Actress Kajal Aggarwal, who has acted alongside Vijay in several films, praised his perseverance and vision. She said the election result reflected the love and trust people had in him. Actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar celebrated the moment by calling it a “people’s revolution” and expressed hope for prosperity in Tamil Nadu under Vijay’s leadership.
Additionally, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma sparked major discussion online after sharing an old photograph featuring Vijay standing behind late DMK leader M. Karunanidhi at a public event years ago. Varma remarked that nobody would have imagined the young actor would one day challenge the political dominance of Karunanidhi’s party. The post quickly went viral on social media platforms. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga also reacted strongly to the election results. He described Vijay’s victory as proof of cinema’s influence on society and politics. According to him, Vijay had successfully transformed screen presence into real political power. His statement received massive engagement online, with thousands of reactions from fans and political observers.
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Directors Lokesh Kanagaraj and Ashwath Marimuthu also congratulated Vijay, with Lokesh calling it a solid win and praising his powerful entry into politics. Actor Sivakarthikeyan highlighted the huge impact Vijay had created in his first election itself. Director Venkat Prabhu described the result as “the greatest of all time,” referencing Vijay’s film title GOAT. Meanwhile, actress Pooja Hegde added a light-hearted touch to the celebrations through an Instagram reel from the sets of Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan. In the clip, she jokingly hinted that she had predicted Vijay’s election success before it happened. The fun video quickly went viral, with fans calling it an accidental prediction.
Not every reaction was completely celebratory. Actor Prakash Raj offered a more cautious perspective and spoke about the role of fan culture in Vijay’s political rise. His comments sparked mixed reactions online and led to debates about celebrity influence in politics. Even as political celebrations continued, discussions around Vijay’s film career remained active. His upcoming movie Jana Nayagan, which features actors Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and Mamitha Baiju, has reportedly faced delays due to legal and release-related issues. Vijay was last seen in director Venkat Prabhu’s film The Greatest of All Time.
The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election turned into a fierce three-way contest involving the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam led by M. K. Stalin, the opposition alliance of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the BJP, and Vijay’s newly formed TVK. Although TVK narrowly missed the majority mark, the party’s remarkable debut has already changed the political landscape in Tamil Nadu. Vijay’s transition from one of South India’s biggest film stars to a serious political force is now being viewed as the beginning of an entirely new chapter in the state’s politics.
