📌 Key Points
- Tota Roy Chowdhury worked with Vijay on the 2014 film ‘Kaththi’.
- Vijay, now Tamil Nadu CM, was sworn in on May 10 after TVK’s historic win.
- A film assistant on the ‘Kaththi’ set predicted Vijay’s CM future back in 2013.
- Tota recalled Vijay’s polite demeanor and appreciation for his acting during their interaction.
Actor Tota Roy Chowdhury recently shared a remarkable anecdote from the sets of the 2014 film ‘Kaththi’. He recounted a surprising prediction made by a film assistant about Vijay’s political future, which has now come true with Vijay becoming Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister.
Tota Recalls Vijay’s Gentlemanly Demeanor on Kaththi Set
Tota Roy Chowdhury worked with Vijay in the 2014 film Kaththi. The actor recalled a memorable conversation with Vijay during the shoot of the film.
C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10. His party, TVK , has caused a major political earthquake in Tamil Nadu by beating both Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), the two main players in the state for decades. He has joined the league of iconic actor-turned-leaders like NT Rama Rao, MG Ramachandran, and J Jayalalithaa.
The Astonishing CM Prediction by a Film Assistant
Tota recalled that he delivered a long page of dialogue in one take during the shoot, with Vijay also present to give cues. After the shot, the entire unit of around 120 people started clapping. But Tota did not expect to be called by Vijay’s secretary shortly after. He said, “I was initially scared about what I did wrong? Why is he calling me? Did I do something wrong? So I went in, and he was so polite, he told me to sit down and asked, ‘Can I offer you some coffee?’ While drinking coffee, he spoke. He asked where I am from, and apologised for not knowing much about me. I work in regional films, he said! Then he said, ‘I really liked working with you. Very nice.’ He was such a gentleman!”
Tota then shared that after the conversation with Vijay ended, the film’s assistants surrounded him and asked what had happened! He said, “They were like, ‘He chatted with you? He offered you coffee?’ I was like, ‘Why do you see him in that way?’ They said, ‘What are you saying? He is the future CM of our state!’ It is now that I realise this! This was in 2013! I remembered this conversation with the assistant when Vijay formed his party.”
Vijay’s Political Ascent: From Kaththi Set to CM Office
Vijay’s final film, Jana Nayagan , is yet to be certified by the CBFC, having been delayed since January.
This fascinating recollection from Tota Roy Chowdhury highlights the unexpected journey of Vijay from a celebrated actor to a powerful political leader, fulfilling a prophecy made years ago on a film set.
