📌 Key Points
- Prakash Raj critiques Vijay’s political debut, labeling it a ‘cinema model’ during a campaign speech.
- Raj questions Vijay’s absence during Tamil Nadu’s critical issues before his political entry.
- He emphasizes the difference between cinematic love and the responsibilities of politics.
- Prakash Raj and Vijay are co-stars in the upcoming film ‘Jana Nayagan’, facing release delays and leaks.
Actor Prakash Raj has publicly criticized Vijay’s entry into politics, specifically targeting his ‘cinema model’ approach. Raj questioned Vijay’s prior involvement in addressing Tamil Nadu’s issues. The comments came during a campaign event ahead of the state’s elections.
Prakash Raj’s Critique of Vijay’s Political Entry
While campaigning for a CPI (M) candidate ahead of the Tamil Nadu elections, Prakash Raj took a dig at Vijay, who’s debuting in politics.
Actor Prakash Raj recently campaigned for CPI (M) candidate N Pandi in Palani ahead of the Tamil Nadu elections. He spoke that the upcoming elections are following ‘three models’, including what he termed as the ‘cinema model’. Actor Vijay , who’s contesting for the first time through Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was also criticised by Prakash in his fiery speech.
The ‘Cinema Model’ of Politics Questioned
“In a film, you can be a doctor, an engineer, or a Chief Minister. But in reality, where were you when Tamil Nadu faced issues with its language, its people, or its self-respect? This isn’t an election between AIADMK and DMK, or even for the TVK, as Vijay says. This is a battle between unity and division,” said Prakash in Tamil, as translated by OneIndia. He questioned the people present there if they wanted a Dravidian model, a slavery model or a cinema model to run the state, stating that
Prakash also mentioned that politics isn’t friendship, love or talent that people see in an actor. “People stood in queues in the heat, put up cut-outs, bought tickets, and ignored their homes and work to show you love, and now you are using that for your political entry? Look, if I like an actor, I can whistle until my throat goes hoarse. But I cannot give them the country. Politics is different; cinema is different. That love is different; this responsibility is different. One must get on the ground and speak,” he added.
Co-stars Clash: ‘Jana Nayagan’ Release Delayed
In 2024, when Vijay announced his political entry, Prakash wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “All the best Chellam @actorvijay on your new journey.” The two actors will soon star together in H Vinoth’s Jana Nayagan, which was supposed to be released in January but was postponed due to a CBFC delay. The film was recently leaked online and arrests were made.
Prakash Raj’s pointed remarks highlight the ongoing debate about actors entering politics. His critique of Vijay’s approach adds fuel to the fire, raising questions about the role of celebrity in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape as the elections approach.
