South superstar Vijay, fondly known as Thalapathy Vijay by his fans, hosted an iftar party during the holy month of Ramzan in Chennai on Friday. The actor-turned-politician was seen wearing a skull cap and participating in the evening prayers as those who observed roza broke their fast.
Photos and videos of Vijay have now gone viral on the internet. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder and chief was seen wearing an all-white outfit, complete with a skull cap, as he participated in the iftari rituals with his Muslim brethren.
If reports are to be believed, Vijay observed a full day of fasting and offered prayers according to Islamic customs, before participating in the iftar rituals and hosting a feast for thousands of locals.
The iftar event was organised by his party at the YMCA grounds in Royapettah, Chennai. Imams from 15 local mosques were invited to participate and preparations were made to accommodate nearly 3,000 attendees.
Vijay is currently gearing up for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, and reportedly, he has decided to contest the elections independently, without forming any kind of alliance with the AIADMK.
On the film front, Vijay is set to release his upcoming film, Jana Nayagan, soon, and it will also be his last film. During his first-ever rally for TVK in October, Vijay had said, "At the absolute height of my career, I am throwing it away, throwing away the salary I was drawing, and I am coming to you as your Vijay. I am placing all my trust in you."
He also stated how he was looked down upon when he ventured into acting but it was the love of his fans that made him a superstar. Seeking the same love for his political stint, he added, "They first said my face wasn’t good. Then, they said my personality wasn’t good. Then, they shamed me about my style, my hair, my walk, etc… What really kept me together during those times was your support. It is that love and trust that has brought me to politics today."
