Samantha Ruth Prabhu has heaped praises on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for his extraordinary leap from cinema to politics, stating his magnetic presence and public connection always proved he was destined for a grander stage.
The 39-year-old actor, who shared the screen with Vijay in blockbusters like “Their”, “Mersal”, and “Kaththi”, said she felt an "immense sense of happiness" on arriving in Chennai to meet Vijay.
She later took to social media to share a photo from her meeting with the new TN Chief Minister on Wednesday. "I've always felt that Vijay sir was never meant to be just a hero on screen. His energy, his presence, and the way people respond to him always felt like he was meant for something bigger," the actor wrote.
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Samantha said what inspires her most is Vijay's courage to step into a completely new arena after having already achieved success in another field.
"To leave behind what you have already mastered and take on a challenge where the stakes are so much higher. Not because it is easy, but because you believe you can make a difference," she said.
The actor said people are often called upon to do more in life and contribute to society, but only a few answer that call. "I have a feeling Vijay sir will surprise even the people who already believe in him. Not because of the position he holds, but because of the intent with which he approaches it," she added.
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Samantha wished Vijay strength, wisdom and courage, and said his journey should serve as an inspiration for young people. "And for every young person watching, may this be a reminder that life can be so much bigger than the dream you started with," she wrote.
Vijay, one of Tamil cinema's biggest stars, entered politics by launching his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in 2024. In the recently-held Tamil Nadu assembly elections, the TVK emerged as the single largest party with 108 seats. Vijay was sworn-in as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 10.
On the work front, Samantha is currently promoting her new film "Maa Inti Bangaaram", an action drama that is set to be released in theatres on Friday.
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