Kannada super star Kichcha Sudeep has gone on record praising Tamil actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Thalapathy Vijay subjecting him to praise over his leadership capabilities and the good motive behind his entry into politics. In an interview with media people in Bengaluru, Sudeep was impressed by the fact that Vijay had made the right choice to get into politics and termed him as a well-grounded artist with much responsibility to the society.
Sudeep, who has earned himself a name as a versatile and pan-Indian, claimed that Vijay had stepped out of the film industry into the political arena because he had courage and conviction in doing it. Vijay sir has always been a role model, not only as an actor, but also as someone who is one who can relate well with people. Attempts to build a political movement with sincerity and empathy will surely make many people follow him, Sudeep said. He further offered that true leaders who are based on the emotions of people can make a significant change, Vijay has two of those qualities.
The applause is received when Vijay and TVK are getting noticed throughout Tamil Nadu because of its message of social justice and empowering youth. Vijay has stressed on the importance of education, transparency and equality as the values that his fan club is transforming to a political entity since announcing the transformation earlier this year, and Sudeep added that these values cut across regional lines. The Kannada actor noted that it is possible to change things in the hands of artists who use their popularity responsibly.
Sudeep also emphasized on the need to be upright when joining the political scene. According to him, films bring fame, whereas politics require sacrifice, and he said that the reason why Vijay is so calm and disciplined is that he is fit to become a leader. He is not going into politics on glamour, he is doing it on purpose. That is to be respected, said Sudeep with wish to see him succeed in his new venture.
The mutual admiration between the two actors goes years long. Vijay has also said on previous occasions that he admires the acting of Sudeep, particularly his commitment and humility in the world of Kannada film industry. Their friendship which was based on respect and not competition remains an embodiment of the unity that existed among South Indian cinema stars.
On social media, fans received Sudeeps statements positively as there was a cross-industry goodwill between two of the largest icons of South India. In the light of this political career of Vijay, an opinion such as Sudeep is heard that there is a feeling of togetherness that is upsurging in the film industries where admiration has moved off the screen to the social arena.
