Director Vinayan: Vijay showed bravery in politics, where Rajinikanth was scared and Kamal Haasan failed

Vijay’s political entry and his subsequent triumph in the Tamil Nadu election have been a major point of discussion in film and political circles for the last few weeks. The latest to weigh in on it is director Vinayan, known for his films in Malayalam and Tamil, such as Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanumits remake Because, Dweepu Rebirthand Pathonpatham Noottanduamong others.

Taking to social media, Vinayan wrote, “The bravado and boldness shown by actor Vijay to foray into politics from the field of cinema will be remembered forever. Film personalities always have prominence in Tamil politics. However, the victory earned by an actor who is not all that senior by overcoming all challenges and using his confidence alone is historic, especially in a field from which many, including Rajinikanth, stayed away with fear and where legendary actors such as Kamal Haasan failed.”