Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Hema Malini, Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, AR Rahman, Ram Charan and others hail Vijay’s ‘historic’ debut in Tamil Nadu elections | Tamil Movie News – The Times of India
Making a remarkable electoral debut, Thalapathy Vijay has emerged as a strong political force in Tamil Nadu. The celebrations at the family residence also saw music and dancing, with members playing ‘Whistle Podu’ from Vijay’s film ‘The Greatest of All Time’. Several celebrities have also taken to social media to congratulate Vijay on his debut political victory.Hema Malini has drawn parallels between Vijay and iconic actor-politicians like M. G. Ramachandran and J. Jayalalithaa, as the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief continues to dominate trends in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026.Reacting to the developments, Hema Malini called Vijay a “probable new CM of Tamil Nadu” while praising the party’s surge. In her post on X, she wrote, “Puducherry has seen another BJP repeat victory, which goes to prove that good governance carries the party to success! As for Tamil Nadu, the state has veered away from Dravidian supremacy… The youth have voted in hordes for the new first-time political star, Joseph Vijay. This was a tsunami… I wish Vijay good luck in his new role – most probably that of the new CM of Tamil Nadu!”
Industry hails Vijay’s ‘historic’ debut
As counting trends showed TVK’s strong performance, Chiyaan Vikram termed it “historic,” while Chiranjeevi wrote, “Dear @actorvijay, Hearty congratulations on this outstanding and well-deserved victory in your first election. May you continue to inspire, lead, and serve with unwavering passion and purpose.”AR Rahman shared, “Heartfelt congratulations to the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam! To our dear Mr. Vijay, wishing you to rise and flourish as an exemplary leader who will take Tamil Nadu to the forefront, championing corruption-free politics, social justice, and equality.”
Wishes pour in from across industries
Superstar Rajinikanth posted, “My congratulations to Thiru Vijay, President of the victorious Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, and to the members of his party, on their resounding victory.”Dhanush wrote, “My heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Vijay sir and the Tamil Nadu Victory Kazhagam… who are set to form the government.”Mahesh Babu added, “Hearty congratulations @actorvijay on setting new benchmarks and achieving a stunning victory!!! Today reflects the faith people have placed in you…”Ram Charan shared, “Hearty congratulations to @actorvijay Garu on a remarkable victory… Wishing you great success in leading Tamil Nadu towards continued progress.”Rashmika Mandanna posted, “Congratulationssssss @actorvijay sirrrr!! Extremely happy for you and excited to see you in this new era!”Suriya wrote, “Receiving the love and support of the people is a blessing… My heartfelt congratulations to him as he is about to begin a new chapter.”
Kajal Aggarwal called it a “spectacular and resounding victory,” adding, “The people of Tamil Nadu have spoken—loud, clear, and with immense pride.”Vijay Deverakonda and Sivakarthikeyan were also among those who extended their wishes.Producer Venkat K Narayana, via KVN Productions, wrote, “Heartiest congratulations to our ‘Jana Nayagan’, Thalapathy Vijay sir, on scripting history today against all odds. It is indeed a revolution.” With TVK putting up an impressive show across constituencies, the party is inching closer to the majority mark and is likely to seek support from smaller parties to form the government. Backed by a massive fan base built over decades in cinema, Vijay’s transition into politics appears to have struck a chord—especially with young and first-time voters.
