Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam drew comparisons with N. T. Rama Rao after early electoral success, joining rare film stars-turned-politicians like MGR, Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, Kamal Haasan, and Vijayakanth in South Indian politics
AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami said actor-politician Vijay should not be compared with party founder MG Ramachandran, calling the late leader far superior. He also criticised Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, stressing dignity and discipline in political criticism
Director Jyothi Krisna revealed that Pawan Kalyan’s role in Hari Hara Veera Mallu was inspired by iconic actors NTR and MGR. He drew from their mythological and socially conscious roles to design a character of strength, virtue and leadership
Modi pay tributes on X, saying "I pay homage to Thiru MGR on his birth anniversary. We are greatly inspired by his efforts to empower the poor and build a better society"
