Thalapathy Vijay has finally spoken out about his decision to step away from Tamil cinema to focus on his political journey. Addressing ongoing speculation that he’s nearing the end of his film career, Vijay confirmed he is indeed leaving the industry to fully commit to politics. The actor shared this with his fans on Sunday during the first TVK Vijay Maanadu event, where he delivered an impassioned speech outlining his future vision.

“I have given up the height of my career, and I have given up my salary... I stand here as your VIJAY, placing my faith in all of you,” the Tamil star expressed to a massive crowd in Tamil Nadu. Just last month, reports highlighted that Vijay was the highest-paid actor in India, with sources like ETimes noting he earned an astounding Rs 275 crore for his upcoming film Thalapathy 69.