Actor Vijay Launches Political Party, Criticizes DMK and BJP

Tamil superstar Vijay officially enters politics, targeting corruption and divisive politics in his first rally with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.

Vijay announced his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), aiming to contest all 234 seats in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
At his first rally in Villupuram, Vijay criticized the ruling DMK for corruption and the BJP for divisive politics, positioning them as his main adversaries.
He emphasized TVK's commitment to social justice, secularism, and the promotion of Tamil as the administrative language in courts.
Vijay declared his departure from his successful film career to focus full-time on politics, seeking to attract young and disillusioned voters.
The actor expressed openness to power-sharing and coalition arrangements, signaling a potential shift in Tamil Nadu's political landscape.