- AR Rahman congratulated actor Vijay on his Tamil Nadu assembly election victory
- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leads in 107 out of 234 seats in Tamil Nadu elections
- Vijay's fan base aids in mobilizing young and first-time voters in the state
The Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A. R. Rahman, has applauded actor and politician Vijay after his victory in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
On Monday, Rahman took to his X, formerly Twitter, and penned a long note for the actor. He wrote, “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”.
தமிழக வெற்றிக்கழகத்திற்கு இதயம் கனிந்த வாழ்த்துகள்!
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) May 4, 2026
அன்புள்ள விஜய் அவர்களுக்கு,⁰ஊழலற்ற அரசியல், சமூக நீதி, சமத்துவம் ஆகியவற்றை முன்னிறுத்தி, தமிழ்நாட்டை முன்னணிக்கு கொண்டு செல்லும் சிறந்த தலைவராகநீங்கள் உயர, வளர வாழ்த்துகள்.⁰பிளவுகளை மறுக்கும் அரசியல் பண்பாட்டுடன், தமிழையும்…
“With a political culture that rejects divisions and celebrates Tamil and Tamils, may your endeavor to transform Chennai into a city brimming with art and prosperity shine brightly”, he added.
TVK has emerged as the single largest party in the state, leading in 107 out of 234 seats.
His strong fan base, built over decades in cinema, gives him a unique advantage in mobilizing young voters and first-time participants. If and when Vijay translates this popularity into electoral success, it would mark a major shift in Tamil Nadu's political landscape, echoing the legacy of film stars like M. G. Ramachandran and J. Jayalalithaa. His campaign messaging, focused on governance, anti-corruption, and youth empowerment, has already struck a chord. His certain victory reflects a growing appetite for alternative leadership in the state.
The elections in Tamil Nadu were held across 234 constituencies. Vijay's party is short of the majority mark, and will have to seek support from other parties to form the government in the state. This was the actor's debut election, and his performance has surprised the nation.
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