B. Kolappan

B. Kolappan, a political analyst for The Hindu, dives into actor Vijay's political debut with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. They discuss the massive rally that indicated a strong fanbase ready for political action. Kolappan analyzes Vijay's rhetorical positioning against the BJP and DMK, questioning the potential shifts in Tamil Nadu's bipolar political landscape. He also examines the complexities of caste and religion within Vijay's support, highlighting challenges in uniting diverse voter blocks as the 2026 assembly elections approach.