Cinema to power: Sandeep Reddy Vanga salutes Vijay's massive TVK win

Sandeep Reddy Vanga congratulated Vijay after TVK emerged as the single largest party in its Assembly election debut. He shared a detailed post on X, celebrating cinema.

In Short

• TVK contested almost all constituencies in its first Assembly election outing
• The party secured 108 seats, becoming the single largest force
• Early trends showed TVK ahead in over 100 seats statewide

Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga has congratulated actor-turned-politician Vijay after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), delivered a striking debut in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Vanga’s message stood out for drawing a direct link between Vijay’s political rise and the influence of cinema.

Reacting on X, Vanga wrote, “This is what cinema can do – it can move people, shake systems, and turn presence into power. Here is cinema stepping off the screen and owning the ground. Not hype. Not noise. Real power. My deepest heartfelt congratulations to @actorvijay sir and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (sic).”

Check his post here:

Vijay’s first electoral outing has proved significant. After launching TVK, the actor contested the 2026 Assembly elections across most constituencies in Tamil Nadu. The results have been decisive, with the party emerging as the single largest force, winning 108 seats in its debut election.

Vijay’s transition into politics has been gradual. Known for his mass appeal and “Thalapathy” image, he has often engaged with social themes through his films.

Sandeep Vanga's work front

Vanga, known for his intense, character-driven storytelling, first gained prominence with Arjun Reddy, later remade in Hindi as Kabir Singh. He followed it with Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor, which emerged as a major box office success despite a polarising response.

He is currently working on Spirit, an action drama headlined by Prabhas, with Triptii Dimri also part of the cast.

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