Yash praises CM Vijay at Toxic event, calls his rise 'very progressive'. Watch

Actor-producer Yash praised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay for his commitment and dedication to the people of the state, saying that the actor-turned-politician has earned the faith and responsibility placed on him. Yash was speaking at the pre-release event of Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, held at Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on August 24.Speaking about Vijay, Yash said he and others in the industry have long admired his commitment and the love he has earned from people.“I've always told that we've really learnt a lot from him. We've admired him, his commitment and the love he has earned from people. It's evident now. People have given him that position and responsibility. We're very happy that it's set a new trend. People have such faith in and I can see that he's so disciplined and dedicated," he began.Yash also referred to comments made by Jana Nayagan producer Venkat Narayana (who co-produced Toxic) about Vijay’s dedication and passion for his work, saying that the actor-turned-politician has been putting in long hours for the people of Tamil Nadu. Here's the video:“Venkat sir keeps mentioning how he's so passionate and keeps working from morning till night for the people of Tamil Nadu. We're very lucky. The love that the audience gives, we [as actors] are responsible to give it back. I think Vijay sir has reached that space where he's giving that love and respect back to the state of Tamil Nadu.” The KGF star went on to wish Vijay well in his new role and praised the people of Tamil Nadu for placing their trust in him.“We all wish him good luck. It's a very progressive thing. Now let's hope that the entire country gets into this kind of political thing. I really appreciate people of Tamil Nadu. I heard that the election this year was so transparent without any mishap. That's a sign that Tamil people have given that responsibility to him. I think he has the capacity to live up to it.”Yash’s comments come after Vijay took charge as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in his first-ever attempt at electoral politics, marking a new chapter in his political journey. At the Toxic event, Yash highlighted Vijay’s discipline and dedication while acknowledging the responsibility that comes with the trust placed in him by the people of the state.Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-ups, directed by Geetu Mohandas, is slated for a grand release in theatres on August 26. The film features Yash in dual roles as Raya and Ticket, alongside Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Rukmini Vasanth, Tara Sutaria and Huma Qureshi, among others.- EndsPublished On: Aug 25, 2026 08:17 IST