Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Actor Devan Set for TVK Kerala Role, Meeting Vijay
Actor Devan recently left the BJP and his position as Kerala BJP vice-president.
Reports say he may now join Vijay’s party, Tamilaka Vetri Kazhagam.
Devan is expected to meet Vijay in Chennai on September 10.
The party may appoint him to lead its Kerala branch.
TVK has mainly worked in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry so far.
It is now reportedly trying to build units in other southern states.
Devan said his resignation was because he did not see the political ideals of Sree Narayana Guru in the Kerala BJP.
He also said TVK contacted him only after he resigned.
A final announcement will come after his meeting with Vijay.
Actor Devan is expected to join Vijay’s Tamilaka Vetri Kazhagam after leaving the BJP.
Devan is scheduled to meet TVK chief Vijay in Chennai on September 10.
A final decision on Devan’s entry is expected after the meeting.
Reports suggest Devan could lead TVK’s Kerala unit as state president.
Devan said he resigned from the BJP seeking politics inspired by Sree Narayana Guru, not specifically to join TVK.
- Who
- Actor Devan, TVK chief Vijay, and the Tamilaka Vetri Kazhagam leadership are involved.
- What
- Devan is expected to join TVK and may become president of its Kerala unit.
- When
- A formal meeting between Devan and Vijay is scheduled for September 10.
- Where
- The meeting is scheduled in Chennai; earlier TVK leaders met Devan at his residence in Chalakudy, Kerala.
- Why
- Reports link the move to TVK’s plan to establish a presence in Kerala, while Devan said he left the BJP because it did not reflect Sree Narayana Guru’s ideals.
Reported TVK Move
Devan’s Stated Position
Reason for BJP resignation
Reported TVK Move
Reports connect Devan’s departure with a possible move to TVK and describe preliminary discussions about his entry.
Devan’s Stated Position
Devan said he resigned from the BJP not to join TVK, adding that TVK approached him only after his resignation.
Future political role
Reported TVK Move
Reports suggest Devan may become the state president of TVK’s Kerala unit as the party expands beyond Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Devan’s Stated Position
No final appointment or party entry has been announced; Devan’s position is expected to become clear after his September 10 meeting with Vijay.
- Actor
- Devan
- Prospective party
- Tamilaka Vetri Kazhagam (TVK)
- Meeting date
- September 10
- Potential role
- President of TVK’s Kerala unit
- Previous affiliation
- Devan resigned from the BJP and as Kerala BJP vice-president
- Earlier political party
- Devan formed the Nava Kerala People’s Party in 2004; it merged with the BJP in March 2021
- Reported facilitator
- Actress Priyanka reportedly helped facilitate the discussions