WATCH: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Ends Assembly Speech With Cinematic Gesture, House Erupts In Applause

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brief moment from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's speech in the State Assembly has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention online. As he wrapped up his address, Vijay sought permission from the Speaker before ending his speech with a cinematic hand gesture, prompting loud applause and cheers from members present in the Assembly.A video of the moment, shared by ANI on X, has since been widely circulated across social media platforms. In the clip, Vijay can be seen making the dramatic gesture before the Assembly erupts in appreciation.

The viral moment came during a speech in which the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader strongly defended his party's political journey and responded to critics who have often dismissed TVK as merely an "actor's party."Addressing the Assembly, Vijay rejected suggestions that his entry into politics was a sudden transition from cinema.As quoted by ANI, he said, "Some people say that I came directly from a film shooting set to become Chief Minister. In their own language, I would say that is just a 'reel'."He further argued that TVK's foundation was built through years of public engagement rather than conventional political expansion.He added, "Most people start a political party first and then go to the people. We went to the people first and only then started our party. Those who fail to understand this are the ones who dismiss us as merely an actor's party. In the 2026 election, we contested alone without any alliance."Vijay also addressed criticism directed at his party over the Karur stampede tragedy, questioning the manner in which political blame was assigned.Defending TVK, he said, "In Karur, 41 people lost their lives, and the blame was placed on us. Is this how politics should be conducted?"The Chief Minister went on to highlight various social and political causes that he said he and his supporters had actively championed long before the formation of TVK, presenting them as evidence of the party's long-standing connection with the public.