'Sarkar' Deja vu? The film where Vijay becomes Tamil Nadu's CM is coming true? TVK leads in 100+ seats

Just eight years after starring as a political disruptor in Sarkar, actor Vijay is witnessing a similar meteoric rise in real life. His party TVK has stunned Tamil Nadu by leading in more than 100 seats in early trends, pushing both DMK and AIADMK into difficulty and positioning itself as a major force in state politics.


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TVK Vijay and Sarkar Parallel

In the 2018 film Sarkar, Vijay plays a successful NRI businessman who returns to Tamil Nadu and, within months, builds a massive anti-corruption movement, challenges the establishment, and emerges as a powerful political voice. The film showed how a non-traditional leader could shake up the system through public support.

Today, the story feels strikingly similar. Vijay launched TVK in 2024 with no prior political experience. In just two years, the party has not only contested the elections independently but is now leading in a significant number of seats — a rare feat for a debutant outfit.

From Screen Icon to Political Force

Vijay’s fans have long called him “Thalapathy”. That fanbase appears to have translated into votes. Early trends show TVK making deep inroads, particularly among young voters and in urban and semi-urban areas. The party has managed to disrupt the traditional DMK-AIADMK bipolar contest in many constituencies.

Much like his character in Sarkar, Vijay entered politics amid skepticism. Many dismissed his move as another celebrity experiment. Yet the early results suggest his appeal goes beyond cinema — touching on governance, youth aspirations, and anti-establishment sentiment.

What Lies Ahead

While final results are still awaited, the current trends have already triggered massive celebrations and meme storms on social media. The phrase “Sarkar in real life” is trending heavily as netizens draw direct comparisons between the 2018 film and the unfolding political drama.

Whether TVK sustains this momentum or not, one thing is clear — Vijay has forcefully announced his arrival in Tamil Nadu politics, much like the disruptive leader he once portrayed on screen.