Thalapathy Vijaycreated history on May 4 as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), made a major political debut in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections. However, uncertainty around his political future continues to grow, as he has yet to secure the crucial 118-seat majority needed to take oath as the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Despite this, his fans continue to rally behind him, while political experts wish to see the impact he could have on the state’s political landscape. Among them is Gayathri Raguramm. In an exclusive chat with Zoom, the seasoned politician, actress, and dance choreographer weighed in onVijay’spolitical path.
How does Gayathri Raguramm feel about her colleague rising through the ranks and making a smashing political debut? She says, “I am happy Vijay has come, because as a person who belongs to the cinema industry this is huge. Work should not be controlled, each industry should function well, over the last few years there was no freedom in this aspect. So Vijay's entry feels positive”
Gayathri Raguram has this advice to say to Thalapathy Vijay
While she remains hopeful about this, Gayathri says she will wait and watch to see what he can achieve in politics. “He has achieved a great number, but not majority. Getting this within a short time is not easy. But what is important is what he is going to do for Tamil Nadu. How will he get Tamil Nadu out of 10 lakh crore debt? How will he deliver the promises schemes?”
Gayathri Raguramm worked with Vijay in Thalaivaa
Gayathri Raguramm, who choreographed a song featuring Vijay in Thalaivaa, also spoke about the controversy surrounding the film and her experience working with him. “I have worked with him in Thalaivaa, so when it released the tagline read ‘Time to lead’, which caught controversy. But the ‘controversial’ part was blown out of proportion. He was cool about it. When it comes to work, he is a professional, a dedicated artist.”
Vijay should not be compared to MGR says Gayathri Raguramm
Given her 13 years of experience in politics, Gayathri Raguramm believes that in order to connect more deeply with people, Vijay must shed his star persona. Asked whether she had any advice for him, she said: “I feel calling for alliance, he has been hasty. He must think well. Also, the PR group handling his work, have portrayed him as the next MGR, which is not right. MGR is MGR, and Vijay is VIjay. It is unfair to compare the two. One person's achievement is only his, one has to see that. Vijay also has to remember that he change replace the existing politics laid by CN Annadurai. He has to create his own path.”
Gayathri Raghuram and her family with Former TN CM Jayalalitha
While politics remains her primary focus, Gayathri Raguramm has stayed away from films in recent years. She clarified that she has not taken a break from cinema, but politics has consumed much of her time, especially in recent years when she has remained committed to working for the people. “Currently given that we belong to the opposition party, you are under scrutiny you must work. I am open to take up work in films as well but politics is my true calling.”
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