Shobhaa De, a prominent author and columnist, praised actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay for his recent electoral victory in Tamil Nadu, attributing it to the support of young voters, particularly from the Gen Z demographic. Vijay's party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Assembly, securing 108 seats, though it fell short of the 118-seat majority required for governance. De noted that despite Vijay being a political novice, he deserves a chance to prove himself, drawing parallels to the political rise of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, who also entered politics with limited experience. The Congress party, which won five seats, has already announced its conditional support for Vijay, while TVK is seeking additional backing from other parties such as the CPI, CPI(M), and VCK to form a government. De's comments reflect the historical trend in Tamil Nadu where film stars have successfully transitioned into politics, suggesting that Vijay could be the next influential leader in the state.