Thalapathy Vijay hosted the first state conference and rally of his political party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), yesterday, on October 27. At the grand TVK Maanadu event, the Leo actor addressed his followers and cleared his agendas for the future. While he shared some political views, Vijay also spoke extensively about why he chose to leave cinema at the peak of his career.

The GOAT actor said that he is leaving his career behind for the sake of his people in Tamil Nadu. “I have thrown away the peak of my career, and I have thrown away the salary… I’m here as your VIJAY with a trust on you all,” Vijay said in his TVK speech during the state-level conference.

At the event, Thalapathy Vijay also revealed how he was treated during the initial days of his acting career. The actor shared that he was ridiculed for his physique and looks in the film industry. He was even shamed for the way he walked and styled his hair at a point. 

Vijay then added that he never let any of those comments affect him and grew as an actor. The Leo actor said that he worked hard and waited for every good opportunity to knock on his door. With dedication, he achieved success. Vijay said that instead of getting discouraged by people, he took that as motivation to work harder.

Towards the end of his speech, Vijay expressed gratitude to all those who came to support him and said, “There will be no difference amongst us as we are all one. Everybody present here, you all are close to me and my heart.”

“I’ve come here with a strong mind; there is no looking back. This is not a gathering for social media. This is a mass gathering, not for cash. People all around the world are ready to support us,” he added.

On the work front, Vijay will start shooting for Thalapathy 69 with actors Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, and others. The movie will be directed by none other than H. Vinoth.

Trigger Warning: This article contains references to firing, shooting, hunting, killing, and weapons 

Superstar Salman Khan has been dealing with ongoing threats from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi related to the blackbuck case. Recently, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait advised him to seek forgiveness by visiting a temple, calling the gangster a ‘badmaash aadmi’. 

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait earnestly recommended that Salman Khan should visit a temple to seek forgiveness. Just days after Baba Siddique’s murder, Tikait indicated that it might be safer for Salman to directly apologize to Lawrence. He emphasized that this situation transcends Salman Khan and has broader implications for society as a whole.

In a report by Hindustan Times, Rakesh Tikait said, “Yeh samaj se juda hua mamla hai. Salman Khan ko mandir jaa kar maafi maang leni chahiye, nahi toh jail me band aadmi pata nahi kab tapakwa de.” (This is a matter that is connected to the society. Salman Khan should go to a temple and apologise, else you never know when the person in jail might do something to harm him).

He further described Lawrence Bishnoi as a dangerous individual and said, “Badmaash aadmi hai woh.” (Lawrence Bishnoi is a bad man).

Salman Khan has been surrounded by tight security ever since he received death threats from Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang, rooted in a long-standing feud linked to the unresolved 1998 blackbuck poaching case. Despite the absence of a clear resolution, Bishnoi has continued to issue threats against the actor’s life.

The trouble began when Salman was implicated in the blackbuck killing while filming Hum Saath Saath Hain in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, leading to a protracted legal battle spanning 26 years. Throughout this ordeal, he faced a rollercoaster of arrests, bail releases, and court rulings. In response to the ongoing legal saga, Bishnoi and his gang have openly threatened him.

Earlier this year, Salman’s residence in Mumbai came under fire, with gunshots reported outside his Galaxy apartment. The situation escalated after the murder of Siddique. Recently, the Bishnoi community members also burned effigies of Salman and his father, Salim Khan, on October 27, 2024. This protest was fueled by what they deemed misleading statements regarding the blackbuck case.

Earlier, in an interview with ABP Live, Salim Khan defended his son, asserting that Salman was not even present at the location of the alleged poaching incident. He passionately claimed that Salman, who has a deep affection for animals, would never harm anything, emphasizing his integrity and love for wildlife.

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