Actors with political ambitions using cinema as a tool of propaganda is not a big thing in Tamil Nadu—considering how almost every Chief Minister (CN Annadurai, M Karunanidhi, MG Ramachandran (MGR), VN Janaki and J Jayalalithaa) has been associated with the tinsel town. If you listen to Vijay songs these days, they pretty much sound like the refined and modern versions of MGR numbers from Naadodi Mannan or Mannaadhi Mannan. A renowned producer, who has worked with Vijay, says, the actor tries to communicate in a simple language like MGR, adding that’s his success formula. Mahindra Treo electric three-wheeler range clocks 5,000 unit sales: Range, availability, specs & more! For all the latest Entertainment News, download Indian Express App. Also, “Engaalappa, idhu Engaalappa!”, I am nothing without my brother Vijay: Bigil director Atlee. Get latest Actor Vijay news updates & stories. Click here to join our channel (@indianexpress) and stay updated with the latest headlines. The first was the way the matinee idol connected himself with the audience, and the second was the pattern he employed to gain a loyal fan base. “MGR never confronted anyone with authority, and this is where Vijay needs to learn, especially when he addresses fans during audio launches,” smiles a noted director, who acknowledges—starting from Vettaikaaran (2009), all Vijay films, are structured like a well-planned campaign material for his political entry. The painfully mediocre, Bairavaa: A song line that goes, “Nambi vandhaa naan nanmai seiven.” (Buddhan Yesu Gandhi Pirandadhu). At the time of discharge, Mohanty’s health condition suddenly deteriorated and was immediately shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where the doctors diagnosed some cardiac issues. But it’s too early to say if Vijay can be the next MGR.” She states, “Nobody couldn’t understand why MGR was so popular among the movie-going masses.” Jokingly, she adds, “Everyone liked him, but nobody knows why. KBC 12: Can you answer these 12 questions faced by Asmita Madhav Gore? The southern actor Vijay Deverakonda is one of the most loved actors from the south film industry. A couple of aspects of MGR’s popularity need to analysed here. If you have watched Vijay’s movies, you would be familiar by how he emerges the saviour of the masses. Video goes viral. Ilayathalapathy Vijay's much-awaited release, Bhairava has finally hit the theatres on January 12, 2... Indo-Asian News Service | August 24, 2016 4:42 PM IST. His performance in his debut film, Chilika Tire, earned him several accolades including the National Film Award. Additionally, Vijay is referred to as the CM (not Chief Minister, but Captain Michael). Kuruvi: Vijay is referred to as makkalai “kaapaatha vandha saami.” Sigh! When and how to do it safely, MG Gloster: Top 5 things to know about this premium SUV, What Terence Lewis said on morphed video of him touching Nora Fatehi inappropriately, 2 terrorists gunned down in encounter in J K's Kulgam. In R Kannan’s MGR A Life, the author would have explained how the late Chief Minister-actor also paid a great deal of attention to songs. Too much of Sidharth Shukla is killing the fun on Bigg Boss 14, AP EAMCET Result 2020 LIVE Updates: Download score card, cut-off, counselling schedule, admission process, US Elections 2020: Second debate canceled as Biden condemns Trump for ‘reckless’ conduct, Punjab: Steep fall in power generation as farmers’ ‘rail roko’ hits coal supply to thermal plants, First digital edition of the Khushwant Singh Literary Festival starts streaming with conversations on giving and home, Two ASIs posted at Haryana Police headquarters among six booked for fraud and criminal intimidation, Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh, Chandigarh: Model Burail Jail warder, electrician took Rs 5,000 bribe to sneak cell phone into prison premises, Chandigarh: Businessman granted bail by CBI court, Dharala Prabhu movie review: A good time-pass watch, Gypsy movie review: A slice of harsh reality, Statutory provisions on reporting (sexual offenses).