📌 Key Points
- Director Venkat Prabhu gifted actor Vijay a symbolic ‘TN CM 2026’ number plate from their film ‘The GOAT’.
- The gift, set against Vijay’s party colors, signifies the film’s role in ‘manifesting’ his political aspirations.
- Venkat Prabhu posted on X, hinting at Vijay’s higher political ambitions: ‘This is only the beginning. TN07CM2026’.
- Actor Tota recounted Vijay’s humble demeanor, offering coffee and apologizing for not knowing him, despite his star status.
Tamil superstar Vijay’s political journey is gaining momentum, with director Venkat Prabhu presenting him a symbolic ‘TN CM 2026’ number plate. This unique gift, inspired by their film ‘The GOAT’, celebrates Vijay’s aspirations and fuels speculation about his future as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister.
The Symbolic ‘TN CM 2026’ Gift
Tamil superstar Vijay might have become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in 2026 but his win was years in the making. Take a look.
The frame, in black, brown, and copper hues, features the number plate from the film set against Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party colours of yellow and red. Below is a picture of Vijay giving Venkat a fist bump with the film’s name written on it. On a gold plate, the text reads: ‘The first manifestation by VP & team’. The CM and director were all smiles as they posed for pictures with it.
‘The GOAT’ and Political Manifestation
Posting the pictures on X (formerly Twitter), Venkat wrote, “A history is made..From a thought… to a vision… to this moment. Happy to have met our honourable CM @TVKVijayHQ na today and present the very first manifestation of #GOAT. (red heart emojis).” He also hinted that Vijay has his sights set higher for his political career, writing, “This is only the beginning. TN07CM2026.”
“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,” said Tota. He recalled how, afterwards, Vijay’s assistants surrounded him.
Vijay’s Humble Demeanor Impresses
“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,” recalled the Bengali actor.
Vijay has one final film that has yet to be released before he’s expected to bid adieu to cinema. H Vinoth’s Jana Nayagan was supposed to be released in January but was postponed indefinitely due to the CBFC’s delayed certification. It remains to be seen when it will be released. The film was unfortunately leaked online in HD print in April, and nine arrests were made.
The symbolic gift from Venkat Prabhu underscores the growing anticipation around Vijay’s political future. As the ‘TN CM 2026’ narrative gains traction, it’s clear that for Vijay, as the director hinted, “This is only the beginning.”
