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Priyanka Chopra's Viral Praise for CM Vijay
11 May
Summary
- Priyanka Chopra made her Tamil film debut in Thamizhan (2002) opposite Vijay.
- Vijay was recently elected Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
- Chopra recalled feeling overwhelmed by Vijay's massive popularity during filming.
Priyanka Chopra's early career experience alongside Tamil superstar Vijay, now Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, is making waves online. Chopra debuted in the 2002 Tamil film Thamizhan, opposite Vijay. In a 2026 podcast interview, she shared how her initial exposure to fame came from witnessing Vijay's widespread popularity, describing the feeling as akin to being near a demi-god.
Her mother, Madhu Chopra, previously revealed that Priyanka, despite not knowing Tamil, learned her dialogues phonetically and practiced rigorously. Madhu also noted that Priyanka initially struggled to match Vijay's dance steps but persevered, eventually enjoying the process and solidifying her desire for a career in acting. Thamizhan, directed by Majith, achieved commercial success.
Vijay recently took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu following his party's victory in the Assembly Election, winning 108 seats. This political milestone has brought renewed attention to his past collaborations, including his impactful debut alongside Chopra.
