Will Thalapathy Vijay become the new kingmaker of Tamil Nadu? Craze like MGR and Jayalalitha: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: South Indian cinema superstar Joseph Vijay, fondly called ‘Thalapathy’ by his fans, is now trying his luck in the political arena after leaving the film screen. There is already a buzz in the political circles regarding the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections of 2026. The discussion is about whether Vijay, through his party ‘Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam’ (TVK), will be able to repeat the same charisma that MG Ramachandran (MGR) and J. Jayalalitha did it. Early trends and experts’ assessments see him playing a decisive role in the state’s politics, i.e. the ‘kingmaker’.

‘Vijay’ incarnation of MGR and Jayalalitha’s legacy?

Tamil Nadu politics has always revolved around film stars and Dravidian ideology. The way MGR and Jayalalitha converted their popularity on the film screen into a vote bank, Vijay’s path also seems to be similar. The crowd of lakhs that gathers at his rallies is enough to show that he has a huge craze among the youth and women. Experts believe that if Vijay is successful in breaking into the traditional vote bank of DMK and AIADMK, then the results of 2026 could be shocking.

What are the initial equations and survey?

Although there is still time for the elections, but on the basis of recent political discussions and historical data of exit polls, it is being analyzed that Vijay’s party can emerge as a ‘seat winner’ and not a ‘vote cutter’. If any major alliance (DMK or AIADMK) does not get absolute majority in the state, then in such a situation Vijay’s role will become most important. The stand of their party will decide whose flag will hoist at ‘St George Fort’ in Chennai.

New challenge amid Dravidian politics

The biggest challenge before Vijay is to carve out a place for himself amidst the deep-rooted Dravidian politics of Tamil Nadu and anti-corruption claims. While the ruling DMK is sticking to its ‘Dravidian model’, the opposition AIADMK is trying to make a comeback. Amidst all this, it remains to be seen how much impact Vijay’s slogan of ‘clean politics’ has. His fans are seeing him not just as an actor but as a leader who can change the direction and condition of the state’s politics.