Many believed the era of film stars succeeding in politics ended with NTR, especially after Chiranjeevi (2009) and Pawan Kalyan (2019) faced setbacks.
So when Vijay entered Tamil Nadu politics, many were doubtful. However, his huge victory changed that perception, and now fans of other actors are hopeful.
But one key factor matters. An actor must dominate the film industry for at least five years before entering politics.
They should be a clear number one, far ahead of others. This strong popularity ensures full support from fans during elections.
Such dominance also brings acceptance across different sections of people. Vijay achieved this with a wide fan base, including family audiences. Along with this, timing and luck also play an important role.
Thalapathy #Vijay with his Family
Father, Mother & Cousins #TVKVijay pic.twitter.com/GsvK53nZ1B
— Filmy Focus (@FilmyFocus) May 4, 2026
