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Actor Vijay imitates M.K. Stalin’s hand gesture, DMK retaliates with RSS reference
✍️ India Today
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 07:09 AM
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Tamil star Vijay copied Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s signature hand gesture, prompting the DMK to respond by linking it to the RSS.
Actor Vijay, a leading figure in Tamil cinema, recently reproduced the hand gesture that Chief Minister M.K. Stalin uses during public speeches. The clip, shared widely on social media, quickly attracted attention beyond entertainment circles.
The DMK, Stalin’s party, condemned the act, accusing the star of politicising his celebrity platform. In a swift rebuttal, the party’s statement framed the gesture as a reference to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), suggesting an attempt to highlight the RSS’s influence in Tamil politics.
Party officials warned that such stunts could polarise voters ahead of upcoming elections and urged the public to remain cautious. Vijay has not offered any comment, and political analysts note that the episode reflects the increasingly intertwined nature of cinema and politics in the state.
The incident underscores how cultural icons can become flashpoints in partisan debates, especially in a region where film personalities often wield significant political clout.
The DMK, Stalin’s party, condemned the act, accusing the star of politicising his celebrity platform. In a swift rebuttal, the party’s statement framed the gesture as a reference to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), suggesting an attempt to highlight the RSS’s influence in Tamil politics.
Party officials warned that such stunts could polarise voters ahead of upcoming elections and urged the public to remain cautious. Vijay has not offered any comment, and political analysts note that the episode reflects the increasingly intertwined nature of cinema and politics in the state.
The incident underscores how cultural icons can become flashpoints in partisan debates, especially in a region where film personalities often wield significant political clout.