After announcing party candidates for Tamil Nadu’s upcoming election, actor-turned politician Vijay has gone viral. His decision to give a ticket to his former driver’s son has garnered a great deal of attention.
The moment became emotional when Vijay spoke of the candidate’s relationship to him and his driver’s past. Upon hearing the announcement of the ticket on stage during Vijay’s introduction, the candidate was visibly emotional at the party gathering.
#ThalapathyVijay has given an MLA seat to his personal car driver Rajendran’s son, Sabrinathan.
pic.twitter.com/4mQPkMUtrV— Movies Singapore (@MoviesSingapore) March 29, 2026
Emotional Scene Goes Viral
The emotional moment went viral across social media with a video of the event. In the video, the candidate is seen breaking down in tears as Vijay comforts him through the emotional moment.
In addition, Vijay himself was seen drying his face with tears as he shared his personal connection with his candidate’s family. Many people were able to relate to the emotional connection, and many people online have praised the Leader for being loyal and for giving common families a chance.
A Message Beyond Politics
Vijay’s announcement is viewed not only as a political act but also as a strong message regarding equal opportunity for all individuals and those who have supported him through the years.
By selecting an individual who comes from a low-income background, Vijay sends a message that he is focused on grassroots political practices, and giving individuals a chance to become involved in the political process who may not typically obtain such opportunities. This announcement has raised additional awareness of Vijay’s growing political presence within the state of Tamil Nadu.
Social Media Reactions
Following the viral sharing of the video on social media, there are many reactions to the video. For example, many people refer to this moment as being “heartwarming”, and praise Vijay for his actions.
Many users have expressed the sentiment that this demonstrates there is another side to politics, and that personal relationships and loyalty can matter in politics outside of just playing the political game. Many users have expressed that actions similar to this can build or rebuild trust with voters leading to the upcoming election, providing both an emotional moment as well as a politically significant moment.
Khalid Qasid is a media enthusiast with a strong interest in documentary filmmaking. He holds a Master’s degree in Convergent Journalism from AJK MCRC. He has also written extensively on esports at Sportsdunia. Currently, he covers world and general news at NewsX Digital.
