With trends strongly favouring Thalapathy Vijay in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the buzz around his political breakthrough is impossible to miss. While it is yet to be officially confirmed whether he will form the government on his own or with external support, social media is already overflowing with celebrations over his rise.

What has caught many eyes, however, is the enthusiasm shown by supporters of Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. Jagan’s fans appear to be celebrating Vijay’s success almost as if it were their own. Pictures and videos of Vijay and Jagan together are being widely shared, accompanied by sweeping claims and triumphant captions.

The renewed attention stems from their recent meeting at a wedding, where the two leaders were seen seated together, exchanging pleasantries. That brief interaction has now been amplified into a larger narrative online.

So why this celebratory mood? There is an old saying that success attracts many claimants, while failure finds none. It reflects the tendency of people to associate themselves with victory, regardless of direct involvement. In this case, YSR Congress Party supporters seem keen to align themselves with Vijay at the peak of his moment.

Some posts even go as far as projecting “Tamil Nadu CM 2026 and AP CM 2029” in a single frame. Observers point out that had DMK emerged victorious instead, similar visuals featuring Jagan and M. K. Stalin would likely have flooded timelines. After all, Stalin was the chief guest at Jagan’s swearing-in ceremony back in 2019.

Ultimately, these celebrations are little more than social media theatrics. The real political test for YSR Congress lies in 2029, and developments in Tamil Nadu, regardless of who holds power there, will have little bearing on that battle.