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Thalapathy Vijay Retires from Films to Enter Politics

1/13/2026

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C Joseph Vijay, known as Thalapathy Vijay, launches Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and retires from films to focus on politics.
His farewell release is Jana Nayagan.
April and May elections see Vijay appeal to disillusioned Gen Z voters.
A crowd crush at a rally raises concerns about his leadership.
Despite Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) skepticism, Vijay's cinematic persona aligns with Tamil Nadu's political ethos.

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Story summary

C Joseph Vijay, known as Thalapathy Vijay, launches Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and retires from films to focus on politics.
His farewell release is Jana Nayagan.
April and May elections see Vijay appeal to disillusioned Gen Z voters.
A crowd crush at a rally raises concerns about his leadership.
Despite Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) skepticism, Vijay's cinematic persona aligns with Tamil Nadu's political ethos.