Vijay Gets Thirumalai Co-Star Raghava Lawrence's Support Amid TN Election Results: Will Of People Must Be Respected

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Vijay’s political debut continues to dominate headlines after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, delivered a remarkable performance in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections. While uncertainty still surrounds the final government formation due to the crucial majority mark, support for Vijay from the film industry continues to pour in. The latest celebrity to publicly back the actor-politician is Raghava Lawrence, who shared a strong message on social media urging everyone to respect the people’s democratic decision. The Kanchana director hoped for 'good things' to happen.

Raghava Lawrence backs Thalapathy Vijay

Taking to X, Raghava Lawrence, who featured in a dance number with Vijay in the 2003 film Thirumalai, wrote, “Makkal Thirpe Mahesan Thirpu,” a Tamil phrase that translates to “The people’s verdict is God’s verdict.” In his post, Lawrence stressed that democracy should be respected regardless of political differences. “The people have spoken, and a new government has been chosen through their mandate. The will of the people must be respected,” he wrote.The actor further added that leaders who support and respect the democratic process would continue to earn the public’s trust, while those attempting to create divisions or unnecessary conflict would only disappoint the people further. “Leaders who support and respect this democratic decision will continue to earn the people’s respect. Those who try to create issues or divisions will only attract more disappointment from the public,” he stated. Lawrence also called on political leaders to cooperate in ensuring a smooth formation of the new government. Ending his post with optimism, he added the hashtag “Only good things will happen.”Take a look:

The support comes at a crucial moment for Vijay and TVK. The actor created history on May 4 after making a massive political debut in Tamil Nadu. However, despite the strong performance, Vijay has reportedly not yet secured the required 118-seat majority needed to officially take the oath as the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.Even amid the political uncertainty, Vijay’s supporters remain highly optimistic. Fans across Tamil Nadu have continued celebrating TVK’s impressive performance, calling it a major milestone for a first-time political party.

Vijay gets support from industry friends

Several prominent celebrities have also publicly shown support for Vijay’s political journey. Industry stars including Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal, Mammootty, Dhanush, Shiva Rajkumar, Mahesh Babu, Nani, Trisha Krishnan and Rashmika Mandanna have extended their wishes and encouragement.

Meanwhile, actors who have worked closely with Vijay have also spoken about his transition from cinema to politics. Indraja Shankar, who shared screen space with Vijay in Bigil, described him as an inspiration while discussing his political success. Calling his journey significant, she told Zoom, “From mass hero to a people’s leader, Vijay sir’s journey inspires many. His vision reflects change, equality, and youth empowerment. He has always stood for strong values, both on and off screen.”Actress and politician Gayathri Raguramm also expressed happiness over Vijay entering politics. She stated to us exclusively that his arrival felt positive for the industry and the state, adding that every sector should function independently without restrictions.