Renowned Indian actor Vijay has officially launched a political party in Tamil Nadu named Tamilaga Vetri Kazham (TVK). Vijay, however, clarified that his party has decided not to participate in the 2024 elections and will refrain from endorsing any other political entity. This decision was reached during the General and Executive Council Meeting of the newly formed political group.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Vijay said, "It is my long-term intention and desire to help the people of Tamil Nadu and the Tamil community, who gave me name, fame, and everything after my parents. Accordingly, a political party led by us has been started under the name 'Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam'."

The statement further read, "We are not going to contest the 2024 elections and we are not going to support any party. We have made this decision for the General and Executive Council Meeting."

Vijay said that he applied on 2 February on behalf of his party to register with the Chief Election Commission of India.

According to The Times of India,&nbsp;Vijay&nbsp;says&nbsp;the party’s objective is to contest and win the 2026 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu to provide the political change yearned by the people of the state.

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Vijay's Biography

Vijay, an iconic Indian actor in Tamil cinema, began his career as a child artist with Vetri&nbsp;in 1984, followed by his lead debut in Naalaiya Theerpu&nbsp;(1992). He gained recognition with hits like Poove Unakkaga&nbsp;(1996) and Kadhalukku Mariyadhai&nbsp;(1997). His romantic hero image was&nbsp;solidified with Thulladha Manamum Thullum&nbsp;(1999).

Vijay achieved massive success with films like Kushi&nbsp;and Priyamaanavale. The masala film Thirumalai&nbsp;(2003) transformed him into an action hero. Ghilli&nbsp;(2004) emerged as a blockbuster, marking a commercial breakthrough.

His other notable successes include:&nbsp;Thirupaachi&nbsp;(2005),&nbsp;Pokkiri&nbsp;(2007),&nbsp;Sivakasi&nbsp;(2005),&nbsp;Kaavalan&nbsp;(2011),&nbsp;Velayudham&nbsp;(2011),&nbsp;Kaththi&nbsp;(2014), Mersal&nbsp;(2017) and Sarkar&nbsp;(2018),&nbsp;Master&nbsp;(2021), Beast&nbsp;(2022), and&nbsp;Varisu&nbsp;(2023).

Renowned Indian actor Vijay has officially launched a political party in Tamil Nadu named Tamilaga Vetri Kazham (TVK). Vijay, however, clarified that his party has decided not to participate in the 2024 elections and will refrain from endorsing any other political entity.

Renowned Indian actor Vijay has officially launched a political party in Tamil Nadu named Tamilaga Vetri Kazham (TVK). Vijay, however, clarified that his party has decided not to participate in the 2024 elections and will refrain from endorsing any other political entity. This decision was reached during the General and Executive Council Meeting of the newly formed political group. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Vijay said, "It is my long-term intention and desire to help the people of Tamil Nadu and the Tamil community, who gave me name, fame, and everything after my parents. Accordingly, a political party led by us has been started under the name 'Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam'." The statement further read, "We are not going to contest the 2024 elections and we are not going to support any party. We have made this decision for the General and Executive Council Meeting." Vijay said that he applied on 2 February on behalf of his party to register with the Chief Election Commission of India. According to The Times of India, Vijay says the party’s objective is to contest and win the 2026 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu to provide the political change yearned by the people of the state. Also read: Shahid Kapoor to WION on Artificial Intelligence: It will enter our lives sooner than we have thought Vijay's Biography Vijay, an iconic Indian actor in Tamil cinema, began his career as a child artist with Vetri in 1984, followed by his lead debut in Naalaiya Theerpu (1992). He gained recognition with hits like Poove Unakkaga (1996) and Kadhalukku Mariyadhai (1997). His romantic hero image was solidified with Thulladha Manamum Thullum (1999). Vijay achieved massive success with films like Kushi and Priyamaanavale. The masala film Thirumalai (2003) transformed him into an action hero. Ghilli (2004) emerged as a blockbuster, marking a commercial breakthrough. His other notable successes include: Thirupaachi (2005), Pokkiri (2007), Sivakasi (2005), Kaavalan (2011), Velayudham (2011), Kaththi (2014), Mersal (2017) and Sarkar (2018), Master (2021), Beast (2022), and Varisu (2023).

Tamil superstar Vijay enters politics, launches Tamizha Vetri Kazhagam party

Tamil superstar Vijay on Tuesday stepped out to cast his vote for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election and created quite a stir for his choice of transport. Vijay, or&nbsp;Thalapathy as he is fondly called by his fans, chose to cycle to the polling booth.&nbsp; 
 
Surrounded by his fans, Vijay's entry created quite a stir at the polling booth in Chennai.&nbsp; 
 
Video of Vijay pedalling through a busy street went viral on social media on Tuesday morning.&nbsp; 
 
According to reports, the actor decided to cycle to the polling booth as it was near to his home and the road was narrow. Fans on street spotted the star and instantly a crowd grew around him. Vijay was seen wearing a mask throughout.&nbsp;

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Several other prominent Tamil actors were seen at various polling booths across Chennai on Tuesday. Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Ajith Kumar and others cast their votes for the assembly elections on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Tamil superstar Vijay on Tuesday stepped out to cast his vote for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election and created quite a stir for his choice of transport. Vijay, or Thalapathy as he is fondly called by his fans, chose to cycle to the polling booth.

Tamil superstar Vijay on Tuesday stepped out to cast his vote for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election and created quite a stir for his choice of transport. Vijay, or Thalapathy as he is fondly called by his fans, chose to cycle to the polling booth. Surrounded by his fans, Vijay's entry created quite a stir at the polling booth in Chennai. Video of Vijay pedalling through a busy street went viral on social media on Tuesday morning. According to reports, the actor decided to cycle to the polling booth as it was near to his home and the road was narrow. Fans on street spotted the star and instantly a crowd grew around him. Vijay was seen wearing a mask throughout. #ThalapathyVijay cycling AGAINST PETROL ⛽PRICE INCREASE👏👏#TNAssemblyElection2021 #TNAssemblyElections2021 #TNElection #Thalapathy #TNElections2021 #Vijay #PetrolDieselPriceHike pic.twitter.com/K4A2R619JW — Connect Cinema (@vconnectu) April 6, 2021 × Several other prominent Tamil actors were seen at various polling booths across Chennai on Tuesday. Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Ajith Kumar and others cast their votes for the assembly elections on Tuesday.

Tamil actor Vijay turns heads as he pedals his way to the polling booth

Its Tamil superstar Vijay birthday today. The actor has decided to keep the celebrations low key owing to the current pandemic- but that has not dampened the spirit of his fans who made his birthday trend on the Internet on Monday morning. 
 
Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj shared a birthday poster on his Twitter page in Vijay's honour and fans have now have started a countdown to the release the trailer of Vijay's next film 'Master'.

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Designed by : <a href="https://twitter.com/Clinton22Roach?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Clinton22Roach</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HBDTHALAPATHYVijay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HBDTHALAPATHYVijay</a> <a href="https://t.co/tMvf80wdU2">pic.twitter.com/tMvf80wdU2</a>
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Most fans have been eagerly waiting to catch a glimpse of the trailer of 'Master' after the makers of the film released a special poster as an advanced birthday gift for Vijay. 
 
Speculations have been rife that the film would also go the OTT way owing to the current situation. But the makers have rubbished the reports and assured fans that the film would get a theatrical release. 
 
A few weeks earlier, Suriya Sivakumar decided to with the digital release of his actress wife Jyotika's courtroom drama, 'Ponmagal Vanthal'. 
 
Expectations from Thalapathy Vijay's films are always huge and the films are always big box office earners. Considering these factors, the makers have decided to wait it out and will release the film only after the government decides to open film theatres across the country. 
 
'Master' is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and the first look posters of both Vijay and Sethupathi have been impressive.

Its Tamil superstar Vijay birthday today. The actor has decided to keep the celebrations low key owing to the current pandemic- but that has not dampened the spirit of his fans who made his birthday trend on the Internet on Monday morning.

Its Tamil superstar Vijay birthday today. The actor has decided to keep the celebrations low key owing to the current pandemic- but that has not dampened the spirit of his fans who made his birthday trend on the Internet on Monday morning. Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj shared a birthday poster on his Twitter page in Vijay's honour and fans have now have started a countdown to the release the trailer of Vijay's next film 'Master'. To convey my love to Thalapathy @actorvijay here I release the Birthday Poster ❤️ Advance bday wishes #Master Designed by : @Clinton22Roach#HBDTHALAPATHYVijay pic.twitter.com/tMvf80wdU2 — Lokesh Kanagaraj (@Dir_Lokesh) June 21, 2020 × Most fans have been eagerly waiting to catch a glimpse of the trailer of 'Master' after the makers of the film released a special poster as an advanced birthday gift for Vijay. Speculations have been rife that the film would also go the OTT way owing to the current situation. But the makers have rubbished the reports and assured fans that the film would get a theatrical release. A few weeks earlier, Suriya Sivakumar decided to with the digital release of his actress wife Jyotika's courtroom drama, 'Ponmagal Vanthal'. Expectations from Thalapathy Vijay's films are always huge and the films are always big box office earners. Considering these factors, the makers have decided to wait it out and will release the film only after the government decides to open film theatres across the country. 'Master' is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and the first look posters of both Vijay and Sethupathi have been impressive.

On Vijay's birthday, fans want the makers to release the trailer of 'Master'