Tamil Nadu Elections: Vijay Announces Former Driver's Son as MLA Candidate

Actor and TVK chief Vijay announced his candidates for 234 constituencies ahead of the Tamil Nadu elections, and his former driver's son was among them. 

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Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay announced candidates for the MLA seats in 234 constituencies ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu elections. One among them was his former driver and current PA, Rajendran’s son Sabarinathan. As father and son both broke down in the moment, the actor-politician wiped away the son’s tears.

Vijay offers ticket to former driver’s son Rajendran worked as Vijay’s driver for a long time before he was appointed as his personal assistant. As his son, Sabarinathan, was announced as a candidate for the MLA seat in Virugambakkam, both the father and son broke down. Sabarinathan touched Vijay’s feet and hugged him in an emotional moment, before he began sobbing. As the actor-politician wiped his tears, Rajendran was seen getting teary-eyed.

Fans react to heartfelt moment Videos of the moment soon began circulating on X (formerly Twitter), with people pointing out how he made his former driver’s son a politician. “Emotional moment on stage. @TVKVijayHQ gave seat to the son of his Driver Rajendran, who has been with him right from his first film! Loyalty can take you to places,” wrote one person, sharing the video.

Vijay to transition to politics from films When Vijay announced his entry into politics in February 2024 and the name of his party, many were surprised, given his thriving acting career. While Venkat Prabhu’s The GOAT was initially thought to be his final film, the actor signed H Vinoth’s Jana Nayagan one last time. The film was supposed to be released in theatres in January, but has yet to be certified by the CBFC. The makers even approached the court but received no relief.

The TN elections will be held on April 23, and it remains to be seen if TVK will emerge victorious.