From 'Naalaiya Theerpu' to Tamil Nadu CM: How Thalapathy Vijay turned rejections into historic success
Thalapathy Vijay, once criticized for his looks and performance, transformed rejections into a historic success, becoming the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Despite initial doubts and trolling, his determination led to a remarkable career in cinema and a groundbreaking victory in the 2026 Assembly Elections with his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.
Thalapathy Vijay sworn in as CM
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