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After the historic victory in Tamil Nadu elections, Thalapathy Vijay has taken oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Interestingly, the issues of corruption, system and people have been raised strongly in many of his films in the last decade.

Thalapathy Vijay made a explosive entry in Tamil Nadu politics with Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) and became the Chief Minister of the state by registering a historic victory in the first attempt. 51 year old Vijay's popularity was earlier considered limited to films, but now he has proved that his hold is equally strong among the public also. For the last several years, Vijay has been raising issues like corruption, system, farmers, education and people's rights in his films. Know about his 7 such films…

In Thuppakki, released in 2012, Vijay played the role of an intelligence officer named Jagdish Dhanpal. The film was not directly on electoral politics, but dealt with issues such as national security, terrorism and system accountability. Vijay's character emerged as a hero who saved the country. This film is considered to be the beginning of his period where social and political messages became more visible in his films. 2014's Kaththi is counted among the most talked about social films of Vijay's career. In this he raised his voice against the corporate-political lobby which was grabbing the land and water of the farmers. Vijay's character 'Kathiresan' fights the system by organizing the villagers. The film showed farmers' distress, corporate pressure and the problems of rural India on a large scale. This was the reason why the film was considered not just entertainment but also a strong social statement. Mersal, released in 2017, made a sharp attack on the government health system and the privatization of the medical sector. Vijay played a triple role in the film, but the character of Doctor 'Maran' was the most talked about. The film showed how common people get crushed between expensive treatment and a corrupt system. There was also a political debate regarding the film after its release. Many people called it a direct attack on the government's policies.

Vijay played the role of Sundar Ramasamy in the 2018 blockbuster Sarkar. The story of the film begins when he comes to know that someone else has cast his vote. After this his character stands against the entire corrupt political system. Issues like voter rights, electoral irregularities and political corruption were openly shown in the film. After this film, the discussions about Vijay's political entry became more intense.

Bigil, released in 2019, was not just a sports film. Along with taking the women's football team forward, Vijay's character also fights against the negligence of the system and gender discrimination. Women empowerment, grassroots development and dreams of youth were kept at the center in the film. This is the reason why fans considered 'Bigil' not just a masala film, but a film giving a social message.

In 2021's Master, Vijay played the role of an alcoholic professor named JD, who later changes himself and fights for the children. The film showed the story of children trapped in the world of juvenile homes, education system and crime. Vijay's character seems to challenge the shortcomings of the system. The film also raised the question that if the system is right, many children can avoid going into the world of crime.

In Beast, released in 2022, Vijay becomes a former intelligence agent, who exposes the shortcomings of the security system while fighting terrorists. Regarding his upcoming film 'Jana Nayagan', it is being said that in it Vijay will play the role of an idealistic former police officer, who fights to save the people from corrupt and dictatorial forces. The film has become a part of political discussion even before its release.