Driver’s Son Gets TVK Ticket, Vijay’s Emotional Moment Goes Viral
Vijay launches TVK, announces candidates, emotional moment with driver’s son.
In a heartfelt moment that has captured widespread attention, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-turned-politician Vijay announced a party ticket for Shabarinathan, the son of his long-time personal driver Rajendran, during the party's candidate selection event for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The emotional scene, which saw both father and son in tears amid loud applause from the audience, quickly went viral on social media, highlighting themes of loyalty and gratitude.
The announcement came as Vijay formally launched TVK's aggressive campaign in Chennai, unveiling candidates for all 234 constituencies. Vijay himself declared he would contest from two seats — Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli East — positioning the polls as a direct challenge to the ruling DMK-led alliance headed by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. The party described its nominees as “guardians of the people” and vowed to deliver clean and transparent governance.
TVK has outlined an ambitious set of welfare promises aimed at the youth and common citizens. These include strict anti-drug measures to create a drug-free Tamil Nadu, education loans up to Rs 20 lakh without collateral, unemployment assistance for jobless youth, 75 per cent local jobs in private companies, large-scale internship programmes, rural employment schemes, and interest-free loans for entrepreneurs.
The touching gesture towards Shabarinathan has resonated strongly with supporters, many of whom viewed it as a genuine demonstration of Vijay's commitment to inclusivity and rewarding loyalty. The viral video of the emotional father-son moment has amplified interest in TVK's entry into electoral politics, turning what could have been a routine candidate announcement into a widely shared symbol of personal connection in public life.
As Tamil Nadu gears up for the 2026 Assembly elections, this episode has added a human element to the emerging political narrative surrounding Vijay and his party. Political analysts note that such personal stories, combined with the party's bold policy pledges and statewide candidate rollout, could help TVK build an emotional connect with voters beyond traditional political lines.
With the full candidate list now public and Vijay contesting from two constituencies, the focus shifts to how effectively TVK can translate its promises and grassroots appeal into electoral success against established players in the state.
