Actor Vijay is currently busing shooting for Leo, which is scheduled to release on October 19 this year. On Sunday, a new project of the Tamil star was announced which is tentatively titled Thalapathy 68 (details of the movie). At this time, buzz has it that Vijay is looking at taking a long break post Thalapathy 68, which might release in April, 2024. 

It is being said that a 6-month break has been planned by 'Thalapathy' Vijay, and fans suspect this might be in preparation of the star actor's political entry. It is worth mentioning here that Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkam or the VMI is an official fan club of the star's which has previously aligned itself with individual political aspirants, and has tasted success as well. 

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[Update: February 2, 2024] Actor Vijay has officially announced that he is entering politics with a party named Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), which has been applied to be registered with the Election Commission of India, today. The star actor has also confirmed that he is quitting Tamil cinema after The Greatest of All Time and Thalapathy 69 for full fledged political entry, and contest in the 2026 Tamil Nadu state legislative Assembly elections. 

"A political party led by me has been started under the name 'Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam', and an application has been submitted today on behalf of my party for registration with the Chief Election Commission of India..

 

Our goal is to contest and win the upcoming 2026 assembly elections and lead to the fundamental political change that people want...I humbly state here that we are not contesting in the upcoming 2024 parliamentary elections, and we will not be supporting any party...

 .. Politics is not a hobby for me; That is my deepest desire. I want to fully involve myself in it. On my behalf, I am going to complete another film related duties that I have already agreed to, without interfering with party work, and fully engage in public service politics. I consider that as my debt of gratitude to the people of Tamil Nadu."