Tamil actor Thalapathy Vijay, one of the celebrated performers in the South, announced his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, on February 2. Much to the surprise of his fans, he also announced his exit from the world of cinema. In a statement, Vijay mentioned that he will quit cinema after completing two films (‘GOAT’ and an untitled film) to become a full-fledged politician in Tamil Nadu.

Thalapathy Vijay’s political party is named ‘Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’ (TVK). The VMI administrators are in Delhi today to register the party with the National Election Commission. The actor put out an official statement as a preface to his political journey in which he confirmed that he will be concentrating on politics entirely after his pending cinema commitments.

Vijay’s statement says: “My humble regards to all dear people of Tamil Nadu,

As you all know the ‘Vijay Makkal Iyakkam’ has been doing various welfare schemes, social services and relief assistance to the best of its ability for many years. However, it is impossible for a voluntary organization alone to bring about complete social, economic and political reforms. It requires political power. You are all aware of the current political climate. Administrative malpractices and ‘corrupt political culture’ on the one hand, and ‘divisive political culture’ which strives to divide our people based on caste and religion, on the other hand, are full of obstacles to our unity and progress. It is a fact that everyone especially in Tamil Nadu is yearning for a fundamental political change that can lead to a selfless, transparent, caste-free, visionary, corruption-free efficient administration. Most importantly, such a polity should be subject to our Indian constitution, based on the state rights of Tamil Nadu, and should be based on the egalitarian principle of “Pirappokkum Ella Uyirkkum” (All are equal by birth). Such a fundamental political change can only be made possible by a people’s power that has the unanimous admiration and love of the people.

Thalapathy Vijay announced his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, on February 2. In a statement, he said that he’d bid adieu to cinema after completing two films to become a full-fledged politician.

In Short
* Thalapathy Vijay announced his political party on February 2.
* He also mentioned that he will quit cinema after completing two films.
* He is presently shooting for his upcoming film, ‘GOAT’.