Tamil actor Thalapathy Vijay on Friday announced the formation of political party, ‘Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam,’ stating his commitment to “fundamental political change” with transparent, caste-free, and corruption-free administration.He announced he will quit movies after his 69th film
- The actor made the big announcement after his fan club, Vijay Makkal Iyakkam, gave a nod to the formation of the political party in a meeting held in Chennai last week.
- In a statement issued by the actor, he said, “We are making an application today to the EC to register our party ‘Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam’. Our goal is to contest and win the upcoming 2026 assembly elections and bring about the fundamental political change that people want.”
Personal motivations:
- Desire to give back: He might want to use his influence and resources to improve the lives of people in Tamil Nadu, especially his fans. This could be driven by a genuine desire to make a positive impact.
- Political ambition: He might see himself as a capable leader and be driven by a desire for power and influence.
- Social activism: He has already been involved in social work through his fan club (Vijay Makkal Iyakkam) and might want to take on a more formal role to address larger issues.