As Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leads in over 100 seats amid counting of votes, Telugu actor Nani posted a congratulatory tweet that stopped a lot of people mid-scroll. “First doubted and then crowned. Happened at our home and now it’s happening in our neighbouring home.” He was talking about Pawan Kalyan while congratulating Vijay. And he was saying, without making a big deal of it, that this is the same story told in two different languages. Congratulations @actorvijay sir. First doubted and then crowned. Happened at our home and now it’s happening in our neighbouring home. Underdog winning is always absolute cinema ( or should I say absolute politics ?) :) Hope great things follow for the people of Tamil Nadu … — Nani (@NameisNani) May 4, 2026 The comparison landed because it is genuinely accurate. Both men are among the biggest stars their respective film industries. Both walked away from cinematic glory to start political parties.…