Thalapathy Vijay’s TVK Victory Sets Social Media Abuzz, RGV’s Viral Tweet Stirs Debate
Thalapathy Vijay’s TVK wins big in Tamil Nadu, sparking a viral response from Ram Gopal Varma, whose throwback tweet adds drama to the historic moment.
Dumtika Editorial
May 5, 2026 · 1 min read

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Thalapathy Vijay’s stunning triumph in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 has become the talk of the nation, with his party TVK clinching 108 out of 234 seats and emerging as the single-largest force in the state. As congratulatory messages flood in, director Ram Gopal Varma captured headlines with a striking throwback photo and a provocative message.
Ram Gopal Varma, known for his fearless opinions and recent outspoken takes on Indian politics and cinema, took to social media to share a vintage image featuring a youthful Vijay standing behind the late CM Karunanidhi at a public function. Accompanying the photo, Varma tweeted, “Kalaignar wouldn’t have dreamed that the kid behind him would one day destroy his party (DMK).” The director’s bold statement quickly went viral, sparking intense discussion among netizens and fans alike.
Varma’s tweet has generated massive traction, with social media buzzing over both his candid remark and Vijay’s meteoric political ascent. The moment has added a dramatic flourish to an already historic election outcome. Meanwhile, Vijay wasted no time after the victory, meeting with his party’s newly elected MLAs to chart the next steps for TVK’s journey.
With the spotlight firmly on Vijay’s future moves and RGV’s commentary continuing to fuel conversation, all eyes are now on how TVK will shape its next chapter in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape.


