Tamil Nadu Today | Actor Vijay enters politics
11 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu Today | Actor Vijay enters politics

The Hindu  

Actor Vijay takes the political plunge Ending all speculations about his political plunge, Tamil actor Vijay, who is now the most popular and highest-paid actor in Kollywood announced his foray into politics and named his political party Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam. In a statement, Mr. Vijay said the party would contest the 2026 State Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. NIA searches premises of NTK functionaries with suspected LTTE links The National Investigation Agency launched simultaneous searches in Chennai, Tiruchi, Coimbatore, Sivaganga and Tenkasi at the premises of several Naam Tamilar Katchi functionaries for their alleged links with foreign-based cadres and sympathisers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, a proscribed organisation. | ED attaches 209 excavators The Enforcement Directorate has attached dozens of excavators, allegedly used for illegal sand mining in Tamil Nadu, and frozen the company bank accounts of sand lifting contractors, as part of its months-long investigation in the State.

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Tamil Nadu: BJP targets actor Vijay, slams lottery politics
1 month ago

Tamil Nadu: BJP targets actor Vijay, slams lottery politics

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson ANS Prasad on Saturday criticized actor Vijay and the state’s political system, urging the public to reject "lottery politics" and corporate influence. Prasad called for a shift towards development-focused governance, accusing certain political and corporate entities of exploiting the poor.In an official statement, Prasad urged actor Vijay to distance himself from political schemes tied to lottery-funded …

Vijay only echoes the principles of Dravidian parties: Annamalai
1 month, 1 week ago

Vijay only echoes the principles of Dravidian parties: Annamalai

The Hindu  

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president Vijay is only echoing the principles of Dravidian parties, and there is nothing new in his party’s ideological stance, BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai said here on Sunday. The BJP is strong on its own.” Responding to a question on Udhayanidhi Stalin’s elevation as Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Annamalai said: “The DMK is increasingly becoming …

Vijay TVK AIADMK Alliance - Actor-politician Vijay's party rejects 'baseless' rumours of alliance with AIADMK - Tamil Nadu News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vijay TVK AIADMK Alliance - Actor-politician Vijay's party rejects 'baseless' rumours of alliance with AIADMK - Tamil Nadu News

India Today  

Actor-politician Vijay's party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, on Monday dismissed speculation about a possible alliance with the AIADMK for the 2026 state assembly elections. "With the intention of hindering the rise of TVK, a major Tamil daily has published completely untrue information about an alliance between Thamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam and AIADMK, based on baseless claims. Vijay, 50, held the inaugural political …

New Political Star Rises in Tamil Nadu, But Can They Conquer Division?
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2 months, 1 week ago

New Political Star Rises in Tamil Nadu, But Can They Conquer Division?

The Hindu  

Actor and TVK leader Vijay has launched a new political party with a focus on fighting divisive forces and corruption. While his policies and programs seem promising, converting his huge fan base into a fighting political force is a challenge. The party's emphasis on the word 'secular' is a refreshing change from the usual political rhetoric. However, the party's promise …

Vijay's Political Foray: A New Chapter in Tamil Nadu Politics
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2 months, 1 week ago

Vijay's Political Foray: A New Chapter in Tamil Nadu Politics

India Today  

The article discusses the political entry of South cinema superstar Vijay into the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Vijay, a vocal critic of the Dravidian model and sectarian forces, has declared his intention to contest all 234 seats in the state. He aims to offer a fresh perspective by focusing on inclusive Tamil Nadu founded on equality, regional autonomy, and …

Vijay's First TVK Maanaadu: A Political Manifesto
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vijay's First TVK Maanaadu: A Political Manifesto

Hindustan Times  

Actor Vijay announces his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, and delivers a fiery speech at his first political rally in Tamil Nadu. He addresses the public, stating that he has thrown away his career at its peak and that politics is a battlefield. Vijay also addresses how people dismiss actors entering politics as 'koothadi' and that he would like to …

Tamil Actor Vijay's Political Splash: Will Thalapathy Disrupt Tamil Nadu's Revolving-Door Politics?
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Actor Vijay's Political Splash: Will Thalapathy Disrupt Tamil Nadu's Revolving-Door Politics?

Live Mint  

Tamil actor Vijay has announced his entry into politics with his TVK party, marking a significant shift in the state's political landscape. Vijay's decision to enter politics at 50, amidst the dominance of the DMK and AIADMK, has sparked discussions about his potential impact on the elections. While Vijay's popularity and star power are undeniable, his political journey remains uncertain, …

Pawan Kalyan Congratulates Vijay on Maiden Political Rally in Tamil Nadu
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pawan Kalyan Congratulates Vijay on Maiden Political Rally in Tamil Nadu

India Today  

Actor Pawan Kalyan congratulates actor Vijay on his maiden political rally in Tamil Nadu. Vijay, in his maiden speech, targeted the DMK and the BJP, accusing them of corruption and fascism respectively. He also praised social justice icons of Tamil Nadu, such as EVR Periyar and K Kamaraj, in his speech.

Vijay's Political Manifesto: A Sneak Peek at the Tamil Actor's Vision
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Vijay's Political Manifesto: A Sneak Peek at the Tamil Actor's Vision

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil actor Vijay is likely to unveil his political agenda and vision for the state during his maiden public meeting on Sunday. The venue, Vikravandi in Villupuram, is being closely watched by political parties, observers and people alike as he unveils his vision for the state and the political agenda.

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is now a registered political party
4 months ago

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is now a registered political party

The Hindu  

The Election Commission of India has accepted the application of Tamil cinema’s leading actor Vijay’s political outfit — Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam — as a registered political party. However, we had been waiting to get the approval of the Election Commission of India to be officially registered as a political party, for which we had filed an application on February 2, …

Actor Vijay's party recognised by poll panel, aims for 2026 Tamil Nadu election
4 months ago

Actor Vijay's party recognised by poll panel, aims for 2026 Tamil Nadu election

India Today  

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, the political party launched by Tamil superstar Vijay, has been officially recognised by the Election Commission, the actor announced on Sunday. After legally scrutinising our petition, our nation's Election Commission has registered our Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and approved our party to participate in electoral politics,” Vijay said. Thalapathy Vijay, who has a massive fan base in Tamil …

Tamil actor Vijay unveils Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam party flag: ‘Victory is sure’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil actor Vijay unveils Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam party flag: ‘Victory is sure’

Hindustan Times  

Tamil superstar Vijay on Thursday unveiled the flag and symbol for his political party Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam. Tamil actor Vijay unveiled the representative flag for his political party Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam today The two-coloured maroon and yellow flag has elephants on both sides and a peacock surrounded by stars at the centre. In February, Vijay had announced the launch of …

Vijay, Tamil actor, unveils Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam's flag, pledges to follow path of social justice
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Vijay, Tamil actor, unveils Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam's flag, pledges to follow path of social justice

India TV News  

Top Tamil actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay unveiled his party's flag and symbol on Thursday in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, giving a big push to his political ambition in state politics. The actor-turned-politician also took a pledge along with party workers and leaders to follow the path of social justice at the flag-launching event held at the party office …

Opinion: GOAT on the big screen, Thalapathy Vijay unveils flag of political ambition
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: GOAT on the big screen, Thalapathy Vijay unveils flag of political ambition

India Today  

“Anne Varaar, Vazhi Vidu." But unlike his high-octane film trailer that is grabbing eyeballs, the unveiling of the flag of Vijay's party ‘Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’ on Thursday on the outskirts of Chennai was a low-key affair. So, the people of Tamil Nadu do not see political white as Vijay's post-retirement option. The BJP, TVK and Seeman's NTK already hurt the …

Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to not contest in T.N.’s local body polls, Vikravandi bypoll
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to not contest in T.N.’s local body polls, Vikravandi bypoll

The Hindu  

Actor Vijay’s political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, announced that until the 2026 Assembly polls, it would not contest in any elections. In a statement, TVK general secretary N. Anand said Mr. Vijay would make a public announcement on the party’s ideology and policy positions at the party’s first public meeting. “Thereafter, he would work toward …

Actor Vijay reacts to CAA notification, urges Tamil Nadu govt to…
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Actor Vijay reacts to CAA notification, urges Tamil Nadu govt to…

Hindustan Times  

Vijay, Tamil actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief, on Monday, hit out at the Centre after it implemented the contentious Citizenship Act, 2019. “It is not acceptable to implement any law like the Indian Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 in an environment where all citizens of the country live with social harmony,” a rough translation of his statement, which was released …

Vijay’s Political Debut Ahead of 2026 TN Polls: List of Other Superstars Who Floated Parties & Tasted Success
11 months ago

Vijay’s Political Debut Ahead of 2026 TN Polls: List of Other Superstars Who Floated Parties & Tasted Success

News 18  

Popular Tamil actor Vijay entered politics With the launch of his political party Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam earlier this week. Upendra Rao– One of Karnataka’s most popular actor-directors, Upendra Rao launched his political outfit Uttama Prajaakeeya Party in 2018. One of Karnataka’s most popular actor-directors, Upendra Rao launched his political outfit Uttama Prajaakeeya Party in 2018. Vijaykanth– Actor turned politician Vijaykanth, …

The new star on Tamil Nadu political firmament
11 months ago

The new star on Tamil Nadu political firmament

Hindustan Times  

The political scene in Tamil Nadu has got crowded with yet another film star hoping to channel his box office backing into political support. “Thalapathy” Vijay or Commander Vijay launched his political party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, last week and announced he would fight the 2026 assembly elections in the state. If the party’s name is any indication, he wants to …

Vijay thanks followers for support after announcing political career
11 months ago

Vijay thanks followers for support after announcing political career

Hindustan Times  

Tamil actor Joseph Vijay, popularly known as Thalapathy Vijay, recently announced the news of his entry into politics. Vijay's first statement after political announcement Vijay, in his official note, who previously addressed fans as 'En Nenjil Kudiyirukkum Rasigaral' changed it to ‘En Nenjil Kudiyirukkum Thozhargal', meaning now his fans have become his followers. I profusely thank from the bottom of …

Thalapathy Vijay enters politics, gets tremendous support from fans and friends
11 months, 1 week ago

Thalapathy Vijay enters politics, gets tremendous support from fans and friends

India TV News  

Tamil actor Joseph Vijay, better known as Thalapathy Vijay, has worked in many hit and blockbuster films in his long career. South superstar Thalapathy Vijay has recently announced his political party. From the bottom of my heart, I express my gratitude to the respected leaders of various political parties, dear film fraternity friends, loving brothers, sisters, and mothers of Tamil …

Vijay gets support from Khushbu Sundar, Anirudh Ravichander and other celebrities post announcing his political party
11 months, 1 week ago

Vijay gets support from Khushbu Sundar, Anirudh Ravichander and other celebrities post announcing his political party

Hindustan Times  

Thalapathy Vijay confirmed rumours swirling around for a while on Friday when he announced a new political party titled, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Vijay announced his political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam on Friday ‘Most awaited moment’ Khushbu Sundar, who is also an actor-politician, wrote, “Most awaited moment. Even though as a fan I will miss watching his films on the big …

Kollywood megastar Thalapathy Vijay announces political party, names it Tamilaga Vetri Kazham
11 months, 1 week ago

Kollywood megastar Thalapathy Vijay announces political party, names it Tamilaga Vetri Kazham

Firstpost  

Kollywood megastar Thalapathy Vijay announced the formation of his political party, ‘Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’ today stating his commitment to “fundamental political change” with transparent, caste-free, and corruption-free administration. The Leo star made this breaking announcement after his fan club, Vijay Makkal Iyakkam, gave a thumbs-up to the formation of the political party in a meeting last week, which was held …

Actor Vijay Launches Political Party, Says Won’t Contest 2024 Lok Sabha Polls
11 months, 1 week ago

Actor Vijay Launches Political Party, Says Won’t Contest 2024 Lok Sabha Polls

News 18  

Tamil film actor ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay on Friday launched his political party and called it ‘Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam’ after formally applying to register the party with the Election Commission. “I humbly wish to state that the party’s general council and executive committee have decided neither to contest nor to extend support to any party in the general elections 2024.” A report …

With 'Mersal' political plunge, Vijay sets eyes on Tamil Nadu's coveted film-to-politics winners club
11 months, 1 week ago

With 'Mersal' political plunge, Vijay sets eyes on Tamil Nadu's coveted film-to-politics winners club

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: At last, it has happened. Actor Vijay is the newest and top-rated Tamil actor to join politics, in keeping with Tamil Nadu's long-time tradition of actors taking the political plunge, with a couple of them having gone on to rule the state. The actor, whose apparent anti-GST dialogues in his 2017 action flick 'Mersal' ruffled the feathers of the …

Actor-politician Vijayakanth to lead his party
1 year ago

Actor-politician Vijayakanth to lead his party

Hindustan Times  

Chennai Actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth,71, was the leader of opposition in Tamil Nadu in 2011 but his party, Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam, has seen a steep fall in the subsequent years. Actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth’s Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam on Thursday elected his wife, Premalatha, as the party’s general secretary, formalising her role as the leader of the party, which she has been helming …

Will actor Vijay take the political plunge?
1 year, 2 months ago

Will actor Vijay take the political plunge?

The Hindu  

Kollywood’s leading actor Vijay’s latest movie ‘Leo’ has opened to a massive reception worldwide. In 2011, actor Vijay had made public appearance with social worker Anna Hazare during the ‘India against corruption’ movement. Active preparations are being made on the ground to transform his fan outfit ‘Vijay Makkal Iyakkam’ into a political party. Fans and supporters of Vijay believe that …

‘Strengthen our fight’: Tamil nationalist Seeman favours Vijay’s political entry
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Strengthen our fight’: Tamil nationalist Seeman favours Vijay’s political entry

Hindustan Times  

Tamil nationalist and the Naam Tamilar Katchi leader S Seeman on Wednesday favoured actor Vijay’s much anticipated political entry saying that it will strengthen their fight against the two major Dravida parties in Tamil Nadu. Vijay, who has a cult following, has been hinting at his political entry in Tamil Nadu, where silver screen idols such as former chief minister …

No, Vijay is not entering Tamil Nadu politics
4 years, 2 months ago

No, Vijay is not entering Tamil Nadu politics

India Today  

Tamil Nadu actor Vijay's fans were in for a surprise today. So here's what happened: Rumour On Thursday morning, source-based reports in local media said that Vijay Makkal Iyakkam - Vijay's social welfare organisation - is in process of being registered as a political party by the name of 'All India Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkam'. Truth All India Thalapathy Vijay …

Actor-politician Sarathkumar supports Vijay Sethupathi for doing Murali's biopic
4 years, 2 months ago

Actor-politician Sarathkumar supports Vijay Sethupathi for doing Murali's biopic

India TV News  

Slowly voices have started to emerge in Tamil Nadu in support of actor Vijay Sethupathi donning the lead role in the movie '800' a biopic of Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan. In a statement, Sarathkumar, former head of the Nadigar Sangam, has come out in support of Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi acting in the lead role in the Sri Lankan …

Income-Tax raid at Vijay's Chennai house
4 years, 11 months ago

Income-Tax raid at Vijay's Chennai house

India Today  

On February 5, Income-Tax officials landed on the sets of Master in Neyveli to question actor Vijay over tax evasion. After raiding AGS Enterprises, the Income-Tax officials are also conducting raids at properties of actor Vijay in Chennai and financier Anbu Cheziyan. The Income Tax officials are yet to issue any statement regarding the raids at AGS Enterprises, Vijay and …

Tamil actor Vijay questioned by Income Tax department officials for alleged tax evasion by AGS Cinemas
4 years, 11 months ago

Tamil actor Vijay questioned by Income Tax department officials for alleged tax evasion by AGS Cinemas

Firstpost  

Vijay was questioned by IT officials in Tamil Nadu’s Neyveli, Cuddalore district on Wednesday, where he was shooting his next feature Master. Tamil actor Vijay has come under the Income Tax department’s scanner regarding alleged tax evasion by AGS Cinemas, the production house behind his recent blockbuster Bigil. He was questioned by IT officials in Tamil Nadu’s Neyveli, Cuddalore district …

Vijay is the next Superstar of Tamil cinema, says Maari 2 villain Tovino Thomas
6 years ago

Vijay is the next Superstar of Tamil cinema, says Maari 2 villain Tovino Thomas

India Today  

Who is the next Superstar of Tamil Nadu? According to a few Tamil entertainment websites, Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas, who has acted as the villain in Dhanush's Maari 2, has said that Vijay will become the next superstar of K-Town. Talking at a promo event, Tovino said that Ajith will remain as the favourite actor of the public but Vijay …

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