Veteran journalist Priyan has analyzed actor Vijay's launch of his political party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), noting Vijay's strategic distancing from the Tamil Nadu BJP despite speculation of an alliance. Vijay's focus on the 2026 state elections rather than the 2024 parliamentary elections is seen as a deliberate move to avoid immediate political entanglements, positioning him as a potential disruptor in Tamil Nadu's political landscape, particularly against the DMK and AIADMK.