Thalapathy Vijay, who became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026, transitioned from a successful film career to politics, winning the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election with his party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Bengali actor Tota Roy Chowdhury, who starred alongside Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani', shared his experience of working with Vijay during the 2014 action thriller 'Kaththi'. In a podcast with Sreemoyee Piu, Chowdhury recounted how he was initially nervous about their meeting but was pleasantly surprised by Vijay's humility and warmth. Vijay invited him for coffee and engaged in a friendly conversation, expressing admiration for Chowdhury's performance. Chowdhury noted the respect Vijay commanded among his film crew, who remarked on his potential as a future political leader. This encounter took on greater significance when Vijay announced his political ambitions in February 2024, culminating in his election victory two years later.