"Politics is not cine field, it's a battlefield," says actor-turned-politician Vijay at TVK's first rally

Villupuram (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 27 (ANI): Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party chief Vijay, speaking at the party's first State Conference on Sunday, remarked that politics is "not a cine field but a battlefield," adding that his party members must be vigilant on the ground.
"Politics is not a cine field; it is a battlefield. It's serious. Whether it's dealing with a snake or politics, if we decide to take it up with seriousness and a touch of humour, only then can we endure in this field and handle opponents. We need to stay cautious on the ground," Vijay said.
Discussing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's ideology, the actor-turned-politician emphasised that they were not aiming to "separate Dravidian Nationalism and Tamil Nationalism."
"These are the two eyes of this land. We shouldn't limit ourselves to any one identity," he added.
He outlined his party's foundation on Secular Social Justice ideologies, stating that TVK would act accordingly.
Vijay further criticised the DMK, alleging that "one family" is looting the state through "underground dealings."
"I have left my acting career to join politics. I am here as your Vijay, trusting all of you. There's a group singing the same tune, labelling everyone who enters politics and deceiving the people. They are involved in underground dealings. Under the guise of the Dravidian Model, they are misleading people as an anti-people government," he said.
Ahead of the rally, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin extended his best wishes to his "dear friend" Vijay.
"I wish my dear friend Vijay all the best for his future," Udhayanidhi Stalin told reporters.
Vijay entered politics and launched his party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam, in February this year.
The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are anticipated to take place in 2026. (ANI)