DMK on Vijay's political ideology: 'When you have real version, why go for copy?'

DMK's N. Dhanaridharan addresses actor Vijay's entry into Tamil Nadu politics. He questions the actor's political impact, stating, "When you have the real version, why do you think people go for a copy version?" The DMK representative suggests that while Vijay may attract crowds as a film star, this may not translate into votes, drawing a parallel with Chiranjeevi's political career. It was argued that Vijay lacks the essential grassroots and booth-level organisational structure necessary for political success, unlike MGR who had a pre-existing base from his time in the DMK. Hypothetical alliances, such as Vijay joining the AIADMK, were dismissed. The DMK expresses confidence in its stable vote share, which has ranged from 47% to 53%, and asserts there is no anti-incumbency in Tamil Nadu.