Cinema to Politics: Jana Naygan and MGR effects of Thalapathy Vijay
Two posters of Vijay’s final films, Jana Nayagan attracted similarities with mythological actor-royal MGR (MG Ramachandran). In the past, Vijay also used MGR references in his films and public speeches.
Thalapathy Vijay is in the final stages of his acting career. His farewell film, The 69th his career, is titled Jan Nayagan (People’s Hero in English). On the occasion of Republic Day, the manufacturers unveiled two posters. One of the posters Shows that Vijay kills a whip with words, Nan Anai Ital (If I order), on it. This is a direct reference to MG Ramachandran Ang Wetu Pillai,
Here’s the poster:
This is not the first time that Vijay has given MGR reference to his films. Whether it is a government or a Marsal, or during its public speeches, Vijay has always been clear about his ambitions, whether it is cinema or politics.
As he is shooting for Jana Nayagan, let us take a look at the time when Vijay quoted MGR in his films and public speeches.
Tamil cinema and politics
Tamil cinema and politics always run by hand. In the past, former Chief Minister, CN Annadurai, M. Karunanidhi, MG Ramachandran, VN Janaki and Jayalalithaa have always been associated with cinema. Not only this, he used cinema as a promotion tool, which inspired the Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu.
Rajinikanth and Kamal are trying their hand in politics with Haasan and failed to make dents, all eyes are on Vijay, who recently established them Political Party, Tamilga Vatri Kazgam (TVK)The actor’s attraction with MGR goes deep. Over the years, his political aspirations made headlines, thanks to his message-loaded punchline, MGR quotes and antics that rip politics.
From honoring class 10 and 12th students to standing from suicide after Anita’s family (who failed to get a medical seat due to NEET exam), he is slowly creating insured.
Is Vijay trying to follow MGR?
At the government’s audio launch, which is a film about electoral politics, Vijay said, “I am not playing the Chief Minister in the government, but I will not become the Chief Minister (if I will become the Chief Minister). I mean I was honest Will stay
Here’s video:
In his blockbuster films, Marsal and Bigil, we could see photos of MGR in a frame. In Eatley’s bigDuring the sequence of an important battle, Vijay’s Sheppan quickly breaks into an MGR song, ‘Anathan Nadakkum Nadattum (whatever happens, let it happen). This sent a vigorous and clear message about his political entry. In Mercell, the introduction of Vijay begins with him, which offers one-skill push-up in the background from ‘Vettikaran’ from ‘Vettikaran’ as ‘Annai Arindhal’ by MGR. The lyrics translated loyardly, “If you know yourself, you can fight/win the world.”
Long before Marsal and Bigil, Vijay borrowed a title from MGR films. In 2009, Vijay borrowed the 1964-film title of MG Ramachandran, which was a commercial success as it lasted for 25 weeks in theaters.
Vijay has carefully designed his on-screen personality. In the last decade, all his films have depicted him as the public’s savior. He has talked about several public issues, including farmer suicides, Cauvery water disputes, demonitis, and release of free among others.
Vijay has many undertakings for MGR and his politics. MGR was a revered politician, known for his and off-screen personality. To date, people who try to be like him have failed. Vijay took over the command of Aadhaar, a huge fan in Tamil Nadu, in his films these MGR references bring him closer to MGR fundamentalists.
Even his First political speech as TV leaderVijay talked about Periyar and Ambedkar, while MK Stalin -led DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazgam) excavated in the dynasty politics. However, he did not mention AIADMK (All India Anna Dravid Munnetra Kazgam) established by MGR.
Will Vijay achieve success on a political front like MGR? Only time will tell because it is fully prepared to participate in the 2026 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu.
Here are posters of Jan Nayagan:
On the work front, Thalapathy is shooting for Vijay Jana Nayagan, directed by H Winith. The film is slapped for a grand release in theaters for 2026 months before the election. Jana Naygan, as the title shows, is likely to be a political thriller.
Has Jan Nayagan of H Winoth promoted victory in the upcoming elections? Let’s wait and see!
