'People Wanted Change': Suriya's Father Sivakumar Reacts To Vijay's Big Win As Tamil Nadu's New CM

Thalapathy Vijay, who is awaiting the release of his final film, Jana Nayagan, recently took social media by storm after he became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. His fans and family members flooded social media with congratulatory messages, celebrating the actor-turned-politician’s massive achievement and new journey in public service. Even his colleagues from the industry were seen showering love on the actor-turned-politician. After his big milestone, several celebs from the Tamil film industry are being asked about it. Recently, veteran actor Sivakumar, Suriya and Karthi’s father, spoke about Vijay’s massive victory and shared his thoughts.

Recently, Sivakumar was seen attending an event at a hospital in Coimbatore with Sathyaraj. During

the media interaction, Sivakumar was asked to share his thoughts on Vijay becoming the Chief Minister and how he viewed the actor-politician’s massive victory in the elections. He said, “Looking back at our political history, Kamaraj was in prison for nine years and then he became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for nine years. He was voted out of power. When he died, he had only Rs 140 underneath his pillow, five or six books, two pairs of slippers and some four of five kurtas. That was all he owned. Can you see such a leader today? But he was still defeated. Then the Dravidian parties came and ruled the state for nearly 60 years.”

He further added, “Today, people didn’t want DMK or AIADMK and they have voted for Vijay. People decide who they want in power. 90 per cent of those who voted are youngsters and they have voted without taking money. My own grandson (Suriya’s son) voted. They are the future. People wanted change. Who are we to say that it is wrong when they can choose their leader? Let’s hope that Vijay will do good. I am happy he has won.”

Interestingly, Sathyaraj, who was present alongside Sivakumar, is known to be a staunch DMK supporter. Following the party’s defeat in the recent Tamil Nadu elections, he had also shared a video reacting to the outcome. On the other hand, his son Sibi Sathyaraj is a Vijay supporter. He even shared pictures with the new CM after he took over the office duties.