Next superstar Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu? Why has actor Vijay’s entry disturbed the sleep of big giants?

News India Live, Digital Desk: Tamil Nadu’s politics has always been like a blockbuster film, explosive, emotional and full of big stars. But this time there has been a twist in the story which has forced everyone to think. We are talking about Tamil cinema superstar ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay, who has blown the election bugle through his new party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Now the question arises whether the people of Tamil Nadu, who have been around DMK and AIADMK for years, will adopt a third option? A new face in the midst of Dravidian politics. It has been a tradition in Tamil Nadu for years that either Udayanidhi Stalin comes to power or Is it with the party (DMK) or with the AIADMK which is taking over the legacy of Jayalalitha. But actor Vijay’s entry has now tried to make this two-way contest ‘triangular’. Vijay’s style is quite different. He is talking about the youth, raising voice against corruption and his biggest strength is his crores of loyal fans. Not just an actor, a strong challenge. History is witness that in Tamil Nadu, stars like MGR and Jayalalitha traveled straight from the silver screen to the hearts of the people and to the chair of the Chief Minister. However, not everyone can repeat this charisma. Vijay’s strategy seems to be well thought out. He knows that elections cannot be won on the basis of fans alone, hence he has created such a synergy of ‘Dravidian ideology’ and ‘Tamil nationalism’ in his rallies, which is attracting the common people towards him. Will Vijay be able to change the game? To be honest, this time Tamil Nadu Assembly Election is not just an election to elect the government, but to decide the future. DMK has its strong cadre and AIADMK is trying hard to make its comeback. In such a situation, it remains to be seen who will be harmed by Vijay’s vote share. Will they make a dent in the opposition votes or will they win over the youth who are voting for the first time? The challenges are not less. Even though thousands and lakhs of people are gathering in the rallies, the ground of politics is very hard. Even veterans like Kamal Haasan have struggled here. But Vijay’s supporters believe that ‘Thalapathy’ is not just a name but a hope for change. For now, it can definitely be said that this chessboard of Tamil Nadu politics has now become very exciting. It will be interesting to see whether Vijay, who made the impossible possible on screen, becomes the real hero of this difficult political film or not.