Legendary actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan has officially voiced his support for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. Speaking to reporters at Chennai airport, Haasan stated that the public should no longer view Vijay solely as a cinema star. He emphasized that the Chief Minister now carries a vastly different set of responsibilities to the people of Tamil Nadu.
“Vijay should no longer be looked at as a cinema actor,” Haasan remarked. He noted that leaders can emerge from any walk of life. Furthermore, he expressed personal pride in seeing a representative from the film industry rise to the state’s highest office. These comments carry significant weight, as Haasan himself is a veteran politician leading his own party within the Secular Progressive Alliance.
Defending the Democratic Mandate
Haasan’s remarks come at a crucial time for the new administration. Following the May 4 election results, the Tamil Nadu Assembly faced a hung status for the first time in its history. Despite this, Vijay’s party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as the single largest party.
The “Ulaganayagan” was quick to urge constitutional authorities to respect this mandate. He cited the famous S.R. Bommai case to argue that Vijay deserved the first invitation to form the government. Consequently, Vijay successfully proved his majority on the Assembly floor on Wednesday with the support of 144 MLAs. Haasan’s voc
al defense of this process highlights a growing “mass” solidarity among industry veterans-turned-politicians.
A Historic Shift in Tamil Nadu Politics
While Haasan remains part of the DMK-led alliance, his support for Vijay’s democratic right shows a focus on political stability. This shift marks the end of the long-standing DMK-AIADMK duopoly. Meanwhile, both icons continue to manage their massive film legacies.
On the cinematic front:
- Kamal Haasan is currently filming KH 237 with action duo Anbariv. He will also soon reunite with Rajinikanth for a project directed by Nelson Dilipkumar.
- CM Vijay is preparing for the release of his final film, Jana Nayagan, directed by H. Vinoth.
As the state enters this new political era, the respect between these two “mass” icons remains a central theme. For more exclusive updates on the TVK government’s first month and the latest on Jana Nayagan, stay tuned to Simply Mollywood. The screen legend has spoken, and the political journey has truly begun!
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