All eyes across the country are on the West Bengal assembly elections, and the campaign has drawn support for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from many corners of the opposition. Adding to that list is South Indian film star-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay, who in a viral campaign video praised Mamata and described her as an inspiration for his own political struggle.
In the widely shared clip, Vijay stands beside a Trinamool Congress leader and commends Mamata Banerjee for “courageously standing up against every injustice by the authorities,” saying she has been fighting alone against what he called institutional machinations. He urged people in Tamil Nadu to unite and fight in the same spirit, signaling that Mamata’s example has informed his approach to politics in his home state.
The endorsement comes amid a broader wave of support for Mamata from across the opposition. Ahead of the Bengal polls, nearly all parties aligned with the INDIA bloc-excluding the Congress and left parties, according to reports in the campaign-have voiced support for her. Leaders such as Akhilesh Yadav and Arvind Kejriwal have publicly backed her on social media; Hemant Soren has campaigned actively for the Trinamool; Tejashwi Yadav has held public meetings; and Kejriwal is reported to be planning a visit to Bengal. In this context, Vijay’s backing is being treated as an additional, high-profile boost.
Vijay’s entry into formal politics has already stirred significant attention in Tamil Nadu. Though his party is at an early stage, it aims to position itself as a strong third alternative in the state. Massive crowds at his rallies and recent surveys that identify him as a potentially important future leader in Tamil Nadu underscore his growing political footprint. By adopting Mamata Banerjee as a model, Vijay signals a cross-regional alignment that could resonate with his fan base and with voters who are receptive to outspoken regional leaders.
While it remains to be seen how much electoral impact celebrity endorsements will have in Bengal or in Tamil Nadu, Vijay’s vocal support for Mamata highlights the increasing interconnection of regional political movements and the role high-profile personalities now play in shaping opposition narratives.
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Publish Date: 2026-04-25 16:46:00
