Ram Gopal Varma shares RARE OLD photo wishing Thalapathy Vijay; Young Vijay with late CM Karunanidhi sparks debate

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has now become one of the latest celebrities to react to Vijay’s massive election success. Known for his bold and unusual social media posts, RGV shared a special message along with an old photograph that quickly went viral online. His post created huge discussions among cinema fans and social media users because of the interesting comparison he made using the throwback image. Many people were surprised by the rare photo and the way Ram Gopal Varma connected it with Vijay’s current rise in public life.

Thalapathy Vijay's rare throwback photo shared by Ram Gopal Varma becomes viral

The photo shared by Ram Gopal Varma featured the late former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi attending an event many years ago. Standing quietly behind him in the picture was a young Vijay, who was reportedly around 16 years old at the time. Sharing the image, RGV wrote that nobody could have imagined that the young boy standing behind Karunanidhi would one day emerge as a major force in Tamil Nadu politics. His statement instantly grabbed attention online, with many fans resharing the photo and calling it a memorable historical moment.

Ram Gopal Varma praises Vijay’s journey from cinema to public life

Through his post, Ram Gopal Varma also highlighted how Vijay has transformed from a cinema star into a major public figure over the years. Fans pointed out that Vijay entered politics during the peak of his film career and slowly built strong support among people. RGV’s words created fresh discussions about how cinema personalities continue to influence audiences beyond entertainment. Users praised Vijay for his disciplined character and the way he kept all his fans by his side throughout his journey, which, in turn, saw a rise in the popularity of this filmmaker on many social media platforms.

Social Media users call the viral photo an “Iconic Moment”

Soon after Ram Gopal Varma shared the old picture, social media platforms were flooded with reactions, memes, and fan edits. Many users called the image an “iconic moment,” saying it perfectly captured how time can completely change a person’s journey. Cinema fans especially enjoyed seeing the rare young photo of Vijay alongside M. Karunanidhi. The viral post has now become one of the most talked-about celebrity reactions after Vijay’s big success. Once again, RGV’s unique style of presenting a thought through a single image managed to create a huge buzz online.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”