# Vishal Says Vijay’s Political Win Came From ‘Calling’, Not Stardom 2026-08-10T17:59:36+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Actor Vishal, who recently met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, said the actor remains unchanged despite his new role. "Only the posting has changed," Vishal told Honest Townhall, recalling that Vijay's political ascent was not merely due to his film stardom. Vishal noted that many mass-appeal actors like Sivaji Ganesan and Amitabh Bachchan failed in politics. He credited Vijay's success to a genuine "calling" and a deep connectivity with voters, particularly first-time ones. He highlighted Vijay's final campaign speech asking the youth to persuade their elders to vote for TVK, which created a massive impact. ## Coverage - ndtv.com - ndtv.com Tags: actor-politician, political entry, Tamil cinema, Tamil Nadu politics, Vijay, Vishal Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/vishal-explains-why-vijay-succeeded-in-politics-where-others-failed/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/vishal-explains-why-vijay-succeeded-in-politics-where-others-failed/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.