Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Kamal Haasan on Vijay, Politics, and Casteism
Kamal Haasan, a famous actor and politician, talked about his political journey and Vijay, another famous actor who has started a new political party.
Kamal said that his main enemy in politics is casteism, which he believes is very harmful.
He also mentioned that he won't give Vijay any advice right now because he thinks experience is the best teacher.
Kamal's party, MNM, has been in politics since 2018, while Vijay's party, TVK, was formed this year.
They both might be competitors in the upcoming elections in Tamil Nadu in 2026.
Kamal Haasan addressed questions about his political journey and Vijay's growing influence in politics during a panel discussion in Kerala.
Haasan identified casteism as his party's principal political enemy, stating it is a violent issue that needs to be addressed quickly.
He mentioned that he won't advise Vijay on politics, believing that experience is a better teacher than personal advice.
Haasan's party, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), has been in politics since 2018, while Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), was formed this year.
The discussion touched on the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and the potential political rivalry between the two actors.
- Who
- Kamal Haasan and Vijay
- What
- Kamal Haasan discusses his political journey and Vijay's influence in politics
- When
- During a panel discussion at the Hortus Art and Literature Festival in Kerala
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To address questions about political rivalry and the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections
- Kamal Haasan's Political Party
- Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM)
- Vijay's Political Party
- Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)
- Kamal Haasan's Political Enemy
- Casteism
- Event Where Kamal Spoke
- Hortus Art and Literature Festival in Kerala
- Year MNM Entered Politics
- 2018
- Year TVK Formed
- 2023
