Joseph Vijay, fondly known as Thalapathy Vijay, emerged as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after securing a historic victory in the 2026 state assembly elections. His journey from a celebrated film star to a political leader has been nothing short of cinematic. Recently, Ram Charan praised Vijay for stepping away from immense fame and stardom at the peak of his career to serve the people of Tamil Nadu. He added that, as a member of the film fraternity, he was extremely proud of where Vijay "garu" has reached. A video of his remarks from the Peddi press conference has since gone viral on social media.
Ram Charan Applauds Tamil Nadu CM Vijay
Ram Charan, while addressing the audience, said, "I want to congratulate Tamil Nadu's Honourable CM Joseph Vijay garu. At the height of your film career and stardom, you chose to walk away from it all to serve the people. Being a person from the film industry, I am very proud. I congratulate the people of Tamil Nadu and Vijay sir."
Earlier too, he had expressed his best wishes to Vijay following his party's resounding victory in the elections. "Hearty congratulations to @actorvijay Garu on a remarkable victory in the TN elections. Your vision and connect with the people have truly resonated. Wishing you great success in leading Tamil Nadu towards continued progress," read the
Peddi actor's tweet.
Meanwhile, at the
Peddi event, Ram Charan also spoke about his deep connection with Chennai, saying that he was born and raised there and still considers it his home.
Ram Charan Gearing Up For Peddi Release
Ram Charan is currently busy promoting his upcoming sports drama
Peddi, which stars Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead. The film also features Shiva Rajkumar, Divyendu Sharma, and Jagapathi Babu in key roles. Its music has been composed by AR Rahman, while R Rathnavelu has handled the cinematography.The recently unveiled trailer offered audiences a sneak peek into the film's action-packed world. It showcased Ram Charan taking on different sporting avatars, including a cricketer, wrestler, and runner, in this grand sports drama. At the press meet today, the actor urged fans, "This film is going to be a blockbuster. Please bring your children to watch it, as the movie carries an inspiring message."Directed by Buchi Babu Sana and backed by Vriddhi Cinemas, Mythri Movie Makers, and IVY Entertainment,
Peddi is scheduled to hit theatres on June 4, 2026.
Are you looking forward to watching Peddi?
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