Thalapathy Vijay, a prominent actor in Tamil cinema, made a significant political debut in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with his party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), winning 108 seats and becoming the largest party in the assembly. His co-star, Shaam, who worked with him in the film Varisu, expressed his support and admiration for Vijay, revealing that he had predicted Vijay's political success two years prior. Shaam recounted a conversation where he envisioned Vijay sitting in the chief minister's chair, a dream he communicated to the actor. He described Vijay as a person of conviction, attributing his rise to the love and support of his fans. Shaam also mentioned that he believes a divine force guides Vijay's path in politics. While Shaam has no plans to enter politics himself, he is focused on his upcoming film projects, including a Telugu romantic action drama and a Kannada film.