'Vijay can't win in Tamil Nadu,' says Rajinikanth's elder brother

Superstar Rajinikanth's brother Sathya Narayana Rao, while interacting with the media, expressed his opinion about Vijay entering politics with his party Thamizh Vetri Kazhagam and compared his attempt to Kamal Haasan's.

In Short

• Rajinikanth’s elder brother said Vijay’s TVK can’t win in Tamil Nadu
• Sathya Narayana Rao compared Vijay’s political efforts to that of Kamal Haasan’s
• Vijay recently entered politics with his own party called Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK)

Tamil cinema superstar Vijay, who recently launched his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, continues to make headlines with his political entry. Amid widespread curiosity and speculation regarding his new journey, Sathya Narayana Rao, brother of actor Rajinikanth, has expressed scepticism about Vijay’s prospects in Tamil Nadu politics. He claimed that Vijay cannot win in Tamil Nadu.

Rao, who was visiting the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, addressed the media and shared his thoughts on Vijay’s political ambitions. When asked about the Leo actor’s latest venture, Rao stated, “Let him come, let Vijay try like Kamal Haasan,” making a clear reference to Haasan’s political journey with the Makkal Needhi Maiam party.

He noted that although everyone has the democratic right to enter politics, Vijay may face significant challenges in achieving political success in Tamil Nadu. He said that there is no point in Vijay joining politics at this stage and that that he could not achieve anything from his political stint, and he may try as much as he wishes to.

“He has political ambitions, so he has entered the field,” Rao added. “But what he will do after stepping into politics, I am not sure. What I believe, though, is that Vijay cannot win in Tamil Nadu - it is difficult,” Rao also hinted that he would be monitoring Vijay’s activities closely.

Vijay, a household name in Tamil Nadu known for blockbuster hits and an ardent fan following, officially entered the political scene in August 2024 with the formation of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The actor’s party focusses on addressing social issues, youth empowerment, and creating a transparent governance model in Tamil Nadu. Recently, TVK held its first major convention in Vikravandi, where Vijay presented his political vision and outlined his party’s key objectives.

Despite this promising start, Vijay’s political entry has been met with mixed responses. While some fans eagerly support his vision, political analysts suggest that he may face challenges similar to Kamal Haasan, who has struggled to make significant electoral inroads.

On the work front, Vijay is presently busy with his film and political commitments. He will begin his last film with director H Vinoth in the coming weeks.