Varun Chakaravarthy Celebrates TVK's Tamil Nadu Victory With Vijay Picture

Cricketer shares throwback as actor-politician's party stuns in debut election; Dhoni retirement jokes flood social media

Varun Chakaravarthy, the mystery spinner for India and Kolkata Knight Riders, joined the celebrations following Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) historic sweep in Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly elections. The cricketer, who hails from the state, posted a picture with actor-turned-politician Vijay on his Instagram story on Sunday, marking his support for the party's unprecedented victory.

TVK's debut election campaign delivered a stunning upset, securing leads in over 100 seats and comfortably defeating established parties Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). The margin of victory has left political observers reassessing Tamil Nadu's electoral dynamics.

Chakaravarthy's social media show of support

Chakaravarthy reposted a throwback photograph taken on November 17, 2020, showing him fist-bumping with Vijay. The image, shared with minimal commentary—"Anna" accompanied by heart, hug, and muscle emojis—captured the sentiment of many supporters across the state celebrating TVK's breakthrough performance.

The cricketer's public acknowledgment reflects broader celebrations across entertainment and sports circles, where personalities with Tamil Nadu roots voiced their reaction to the electoral outcome. His action drew significant engagement from followers tracking the intersection of cinema, politics, and sport in the state's cultural landscape.

Internet imagines Dhoni's political future

TVK's commanding victory sparked a wave of humorous social media posts proposing that MS Dhoni, the Chennai Super Kings captain and cricket legend, should retire from the Indian Premier League and launch his own political party. The jokes underscored Vijay's enormous popularity and suggested that similar star power in cricket could translate into comparable electoral success.

Posts flooded X (formerly Twitter) with netizens drawing parallels between Vijay's fan base and Dhoni's considerable following in Tamil Nadu and beyond. Several users argued that the CSK veteran's mass appeal in the state could replicate the outcomes TVK achieved in its first election.

Jofra Archer's 'time traveller' moment

England cricketer Jofra Archer became an unexpected part of the narrative when an old tweet from April 25, 2015, resurfaced on social media. The post simply read, "Vijay wtf," a cryptic observation that users jokingly interpreted as a prescient commentary on the actor's political trajectory.

The rediscovery of Archer's decade-old message prompted fans to playfully label him a "time traveller," suggesting he had unknowingly predicted Vijay's electoral success. Similar phenomena have made Archer's social media history a recurring subject of internet humour, with his earlier posts frequently examined after significant events.

Archer's IPL form remains sharp

Meanwhile, Archer has been instrumental in Kolkata Knight Riders' campaign this season, claiming 15 wickets across 10 matches. The pacer has also achieved a notable milestone, dismissing opposition batsmen off the opening ball of an innings on three consecutive occasions during IPL 2026—a rare achievement in Twenty20 cricket.

His performances have positioned him among the tournament's standout bowlers, maintaining consistency despite the intensive schedule of concurrent domestic and international commitments.

TVK's electoral triumph marks a significant shift in Tamil Nadu politics, where cinema-politics fusion has historically played a defining role. The party's success in its debut election has reignited discussions about celebrity influence in Indian electoral politics, a theme that transcended the state's borders into sports and entertainment conversations.