The AIADMK on Friday launched a sharp attack on actor-turned-politician Vijay following his recent political speech, accusing him of lacking originality in both cinema and politics and of attempting to appropriate the legacy of established leaders.
In a social media post, the party ridiculed Vijay as “Panaiyur Pannaiyar,” alleging that he entered the film industry through his father’s influence and later built his screen persona by imitating established stars such as Rajinikanth and Vijayakanth.
The post further alleged that Vijay was attempting to replicate the political legacies of historical leaders from other parties rather than presenting original ideological positions.
Referring to recent political messaging, the AIADMK claimed that its General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami had already spoken on the theme of the DMK being “out of control,” and accused Vijay of subsequently echoing the same line in his speech.
According to the party, Vijay had merely repeated talking points prepared by others and lacked the ability to independently articulate political views or critique historical legacies.
The AIADMK also took aim at Vijay’s fledgling political outfit, alleging that it was functioning like a “WhatsApp group” formed by inducting individuals rejected by other parties, while questioning his call for rival parties to dissolve and join him.
In its post, the party asserted its continued ideological allegiance to leaders such as Periyar, C.N. Annadurai, M.G. Ramachandran, and former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, stating that their legacy could not be appropriated for political positioning.
The statement additionally referenced Vijay’s earlier remark that he had played a supportive role like a squirrel in the establishment of Jayalalithaa’s rule and contrasted it with what it described as AIADMK’s restraint during periods of tragedy, citing political decorum followed by Palaniswami.
The attack concluded with a swipe at alleged first-day-first-show (FDFS) ticket pricing during Vijay’s film releases, sarcastically questioning whether selling tickets at inflated rates amounted to profiteering.
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