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Mohanlal Explains Vijay's Unknowable Magic
11 May
Summary
- Mohanlal discussed Vijay's superstardom and audience connection.
- He cited characters and on-screen emotions as key to audience admiration.
- Mohanlal compared Vijay's influence to MGR and Rajinikanth's magnetism.
Vijay has officially become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), achieved a significant victory in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
During promotions for Drishyam 3, actor Mohanlal shared his insights into Vijay's sustained superstardom and his unique audience connection. Mohanlal, who previously starred with Vijay in Jilla, highlighted that such immense popularity often transcends simple explanations.
Mohanlal suggested that the connection audiences feel is primarily with the characters and emotions actors create on screen, rather than their personal lives. He elaborated that cinema holds a profound influence, drawing comparisons to past icons like MGR and Rajinikanth, whose admiration was built through their film roles.
Mohanlal described the powerful magnetism of stars like Rajinikanth and Vijay as an "unknowable magic." This phenomenon explains the deep and lasting attachment audiences feel towards certain cinematic personalities.
Following Vijay's election success, numerous film personalities, including Dhanush and Samantha, extended their congratulations. The interview occurred during the promotional activities for Drishyam 3, a film directed by Jeethu Joseph and set for release on May 21.
