Vijay, chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), actor and politician Vijay, did so in a brash political speech at a public rally in Chennai that also described a series of welfare promises and made a series of slashing attacks against rival parties pre-election, all intended to sow discord between leading parties.
He argued his party is ready, addressing a large crowd, with a strategic, lucid roadmap and “the action plan immediately after coming to power, action plans,” before speaking with one woman and the men present at the gathering.
Tamil Nadu Elections 2026 | Chennai: TVK chief Vijay says - I will tell you what we will do the minute after we form the government.
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200 unit free electricity
Free bus travel for women
Special law for women's safety
Special law to eradicate drugs pic.twitter.com/VrND7e9vsS
“I will tell you what we are going to do exactly right away after our government is in power,” he said before enumerating the most important pledges, among them to bring down the cost of living and uphold the protection of the common citizen.
Among the great announcements were 200 units of free electricity for households, free bus rides for women and a special law to ensure women’s safety. He pledged to pass tough policy measures to eliminate drug abuse, a growing concern in various parts of the state.
Vijay said these are not just some campaign trumpeting but promises he will fulfil. “The more this Vijay says something, the more he’s gonna keep it,” he told supporters, casting himself as a leader who lives up to his words.
Tamil Nadu Elections 2026 | Chennai: TVK chief Vijay says, "BJP minister says that Vijay is just an actor. Yes, I am an actor. But I don't act in politics. But you act in politics itself. Can we call you drama artists?" pic.twitter.com/zG8onRGrLP
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The TVK chief also threw a broad brush at political adversaries, especially the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Refuting the claim on Wednesday that he is ''just an actor,'' he said, “Yes, I am an actor. But I don’t act in politics. You are doing politics drama artists?” The statement was embraced by the crowd. Vijay, in a tougher charge, said there could be an “underground deal” between the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the BJP.
The DMK, headed by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, would be defeated in the upcoming elections, he said. Telling his party is the new alternative, Vijay said, TVK would stand firmly with minorities as it would strive to have an inclusive governance. He called on voters across Tamil Nadu, even those outside the state, to return and vote once more. "I appeal to you all to vote for the Whistle symbol," he said on TVK's election symbol. "Perhaps you are outside, in front of me, but hurry up and take the vote.
Tamil Nadu Elections 2026 | Chennai: TVK chief Vijay says, "If this Vijay says something, he will stick with it. There is an underground deal between DMK and BJP. In this election, DMK is going to lose for sure...Vijay will stand with minorities. I appeal to people to save Tamil… pic.twitter.com/H5rqMSetrE
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Save Tamil Nadu from this predicament." The rally is also a big move in Vijay’s political ascent from a big-ticket film star to a full-time political leader. His speeches have fused welfare-oriented policy promises with political messaging in greater numbers as he seeks to resonate with both young people and traditional voters. Vijay’s arrival, with Tamil Nadu’s politics traditionally ruled by the DMK and AIADMK, has introduced a new dimension, say political analysts.
This attention to welfare is the result of long-established Dravidian political tactics, while his new-style outsider position hopes to exploit dissatisfaction among people dissatisfied with life. The organisation's quality of TVK, however, does not seem very convincing, and there are questions that remain about its own ability to turn popularity into electoral victory.
As the campaign ramps up, the press coverage on Vijay's speeches is sure to be quite close to its head. Whether his star power and bold promises will yield votes will depend on how well that star power translates into what the electorate has in mind for him, which will take place only once voters show up at the polls.
