The alleged snub by Vijay to his parents at Varisu event can prove costly to aspiring politician
A clip of Vijay allegedly snubbing his parents at 'Varisu' audio launch event has gone viral.
Chennai, Dec 28: The audio launch events of Tamil actor Vijay's films usually become the talk of the town over his 'kutty' stories. And his digs at ruling governments have always added spice to his speeches.
However, this time the story stands different for two reasons as it is hitting the headlines for wrong reasons. Firstly, Vijay cautiously avoided taking swipe at the ruling party since the movie is backed by the DMK family. This, to some extent, disappointed many as they considered him to be their voice when it comes to addressing issues bothering society.
What has really not gone well is the clips in which Vijay is allegedly seen snubbing his parents - filmmaker SA Chandrashekhar and mother Shobha - at 'Varisu' audio launch. This has given negative publicity as his opponents are using this opportunity to criticise him.
Just a hand shake? by #Vijay to his parents, pillars for his entry & growth
— TamilCinema_BoxOffice (@BO_TamilCinema) December 25, 2022
Poor souls #SAC & #Shobha 😟 who expected son’s hugs & wishes
A Definite Fall is nearby 👉 @actorvijay where you can’t even stand…
You will feel guilt & remember your parents that time 👊 #Varisu pic.twitter.com/sw7YqbE0DZ
What's
in
the
clip?
In
the
clips
doing
rounds
on
social
media
sites,
Vijay
is
seen
shaking
hands
with
the
guests
one
after
the
other.
Once
he
shakes
his
hands
with
mother
and
apparently
he
hugs
his
father
half-heartedly.
Apparently,
the
actor
was
uncomfortable
at
making
eye
contact
with
his
parents
after
the
political
drama
that
unfolded
last
year
between
him
and
his
father.
It looks like Vijay has not moved on from the incident yet. Usually, South stars touch the feet of their parents at such occasions, but in this case, even a proper handshake would have not given fodder to his naysayers. Ironically, the upcoming movie is about family and relationships.
#SoulOfVaarisu #SoulOfVaarasudu in reel /cinema screen.
— dev shak (@devashak) December 25, 2022
In real life how disgusting #ThalapathyVijay behaviour.
And this guy is adored by so many youngsters.
Hope they don’t I’ll treat their parents seeing #Vijay .
Recollect #Rajini advice- always look after your parents.#Varisu https://t.co/qMBwbJKhMk
The
rift
between
father
and
Son
It
all
started
after
SA
Chandrasekhar
announced
the
political
party
(All
India
Thalapathy
Vijay
Makkal
Iyakkam)
and
announced
himself
as
party's
General
Secretary,
wife
as
its
treasure
and
relative
Padmanabhan
as
the
party's
President.
The
actor
was
not
happy
with
his
father
over
using
his
name
for
political
gains.
So,
he
filed
a
lawsuit
against
eleven
people,
including
his
parents,
SA
Chandrasekhar
and
Shoba
Chandrasekhar,
in
a
city
court
in
Chennai.
"I don't have any connection directly or indirectly with the political statements that my father has issued. I'm not bound to follow my father's political aspirations. I request my fans not to join the party that my father has started. If anyone tries to misuse my name, photo, or my fan clubs for their political aspirations, I will take necessary actions against them", he had said in a statement.
As the situation started turning bad to worse, SA Chandrasekhar dissolved the party. "I have decided I want to have no more part in politics or the iyakkam or in any political activity in these late years of my life. That's all, it's very simple," he was quoted as saying after dissolving Vijay Makkal Iyakkam.
How
it
will
impact
Vijay?
For
a
film,
this
will
not
make
much
of
an
impact
as
'Varisu'
is
riding
on
a
positive
buzz.
However,
this
might
possibly
dent
his
image
for
an
aspiring
politician
like
Vijay.
In a conservative society, such acts are unacceptable. Especially in Tamil Nadu, the public expect fans to behave well and a small mistake can have adverse effect on their image. It is because people see them as role models and Vijay, for this reason, commands a big fan following.
அந்த வேதனை இருக்கே அந்த வேதனை.... pic.twitter.com/HqXcWrJJD4
— தல அரவிந்த் (@aravinth43AK) December 25, 2022
His fans look up to him for inspiration. For the same reason, they eagerly await his speeches at the audio launch functions. Also, an aspiring politician needs to be careful about his image and the impact of his acts in public.
His critics will use his familal problem to target him and might question how he can make a difference if he enters politics when he could not treat his parents well. This issue will be come up time and again as he is now being called as the next superstar after Rajinikanth, on the other hand, has been repeatedly telling his fans to treat their parents well.
"Do not fall at my feet. When it comes to seeking blessings, you should fall at your parents' feet, that of your elders and God himself. It is not necessary to fall at the feet of people who have money, power and fame," the superstar said at an event earlier.
Well, whether Vijay did right or wrong, one gets a clear clarity once the audio launch event of 'Varisu' is aired on Sunday.