Thalapathy Vijay has been in the headlines ever since the actor-turned-politician had a thumping victory in the Tamil Nadu polls. Now, the actor is at the cusp of a significant shift from his acting career to serving the people of Tamil Nadu.
Amid the praise and appreciation Vijay is getting, an old video of the Jana Nayagan star is making rounds on the internet, where he can be seen praising Shah Rukh Khan. Scroll down to read what the actor said about the King Khan.
What was Vijay's statement about Shah Rukh Khan that went viral?
While discussing the individuals who helped Vijay become the man he is today, during an interaction with Rahul Kanwal, Vijay candidly spoke about the admiration he has for Shah Rukh Khan.
He said, "I look up to Shah Rukh Khan; he speaks so well. His articulation, his elocution is very high. I used to see him, and I used to think, look at how well-spoken this guy is."
The statement quickly grabbed attention, showing how even established stars like Vijay draw inspiration from their peers.
Following Vijay's explosive win, his statement regarding SRK is doing rounds on the internet.
Thalapathy Vijay and his personal life
Apart from the Jana Nayagan actor making headlines for his professional life, he has also been under public glare due to his personal life.
Thalapathy Vijay was married to Sangeetha Sornalingam. However, in 2025, she filed for divorce, and the news broke just ahead of the Tamil Nadu polls. Sangeetha alleged that Vijay was in an extramarital affair with an actress from the industry. However, she refrained from taking names.
This was enough for fans to start digging, and they then came up with a name - it was Trisha Krishnan. The dating rumours of the two had already been doing rounds on the internet, but none of them ever confirmed it.
Meanwhile, after Vijay and his party TVK won the Tamil Nadu elections, Trisha Krishnan was spotted visiting the Leo actor's house to extend her congratulations.