With the DMK alliance led by MK Stalin coming to power in Tamil Nadu after sitting in the opposition for almost a decade and Pinarayi Vijayan’s Left Democratic Front (LDF) led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) retaining power in Kerala, Kollywood and Mollywood celebrities took to Twitter to convey their wishes to both leaders.
Superstar Rajinikanth, who had dropped out of the race after announcing that he would be making his political entry in this election, shared a note conveying his wishes to his good friend Stalin. Rajinikanth also hoped that Stalin would turn Tamil Nadu into a prosperous state.
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) May 2, 2021
Kamal Haasan, who contested the elections from Coimbatore South for his party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), came second in a tightly fought race with BJP’s Vanathi Srinivasan winning by a margin of over 1,500 votes. Kamal conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to Stalin for coming to power at a crucial point in time.
பெருவெற்றி பெற்றுள்ள @mkstalin அவர்களுக்கு மனப்பூர்வமான பாராட்டுக்கள். நெருக்கடியான காலகட்டத்தில் தமிழகத்தின் முதல்வராகப் பொறுப்பேற்கிறீர்கள். சிறப்பாக செயல்பட்டு தமிழகத்தை வளர்ச்சிப் பாதையில் அழைத்துச் செல்ல என் வாழ்த்துக்கள்.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) May 2, 2021
Kollywood actor Dhanush wrote, “My heartfelt congratulations to my friend Udhayanidhi Stalin who has been chosen by the people to serve them.” In a separate tweet, he addressed MK Stalin as the upcoming chief minister of Tamil Nadu and conveyed his wishes.
முதல் முறையாக மக்கள் பணிசெய்ய மக்களால் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கப்பட்டிருக்கும் நண்பர் திரு. @Udhaystalin அவர்களுக்கு எமது இதயபூர்வமான வாழ்த்துக்கள் .
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) May 2, 2021
தனிப்பெரும் வெற்றி பெற்ற முதல்வர் திரு. @mkstalin ஐயா அவர்களுக்கு வணக்கம்.
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) May 2, 2021
மக்கள் பணி சிறக்க
எமது வாழ்த்துக்கள் .
Actor-turned-politician Sarath Kumar, whose party was part of the MNM alliance, hoped that Stalin would lead and enable Tamil Nadu to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Congratulations @mkstalin on this stupendous victory, I am sure you will continue the legacy of Dr Kalaignar and face the immediate challeges of the pandemic facing our state and the country #dmk
— R Sarath Kumar (@realsarathkumar) May 2, 2021
Other Kollywood celebrities including actors Prakash Raj, Siddharth, Vishal, Jayam Ravi, music composer Harris Jayaraj, cinematographer PC Sreeram, among others extended their warm wishes to DMK and MK Stalin on the huge victory.
A great win.. congratulations @mkstalin ... people of Tamilnadu have given a mandate for change. Hope n wish to see the difference.. all the best #justasking
— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) May 2, 2021
After #Jayalalitha avl. a #ChiefMinister has been chosen by our people.
— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) May 2, 2021
Congratulations to @mkstalin avl. on the resounding mandate. Hope you will bring great governance for the good of all of us. We are all looking at you with expectations and questions.
Vaazhga Tamizh.
Congrats to DMK party on this fantastic victory & Congrats to dearest friends @Udhaystalin @Anbil_Mahesh
— Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) May 2, 2021
Warm welcome 2 our Chief Minister Thiru @mkstalin
May TN prosper with good things to come in the next few years & expecting much needed Oxygen in our fractured film industry
Congratulations to our new chief minister @mkstalin avargal on your victory Best wishes @Udhaystalin bro We look forward to your governance with great expectations and hope during these difficult times.
— Jayam Ravi (@actor_jayamravi) May 2, 2021
Congratulations to Mr.Stallin @mkstalin @arivalayam #udayanidhistalin for the #victory
— Harris Jayaraj (@Jharrisjayaraj) May 2, 2021
The people have spoken.
— pcsreeramISC (@pcsreeram) May 2, 2021
They will speak again & again .
Meanwhile, Mollywood celebrities extended their wishes to CM Pinarayi Vijayan after the incumbent government was re-elected to power by the people of Kerala.
Noting that the news about Pinarayi Vijayan’s victory has brought joy during these uncertain times, actor Dulquer Salmaan conveyed his wishes and also added that the Chief Minister has shown “exemplary leadership during some of the toughest times Kerala has faced”.
Actor-turned-director Prithviraj extended his wishes to the LDF and also wrote, “Here is hoping that this day marks the end of all narratives based on political differences, and the state machinery along with its people work together and efficiently to take us through these turbulent times we are all facing together.”
— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) May 2, 2021
Actor Mohanlal also took to Twitter on Sunday to congratulate CM Pinarayi as well as the LDF for the huge victory.
നിയമസഭ തിരഞ്ഞെടുപ്പിൽ വിജയം കൈവരിച്ച പ്രിയപ്പെട്ട എല്ലാ സ്ഥാനാർഥികൾക്കും അഭിനന്ദനങ്ങൾ .
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) May 2, 2021
ഭരണതുടർച്ചയിലേക്ക് കാൽവയ്ക്കുന്ന സർക്കാരിനും മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി ശ്രീ. പിണറായി വിജയൻ അവർകൾക്കും എൻ്റെ എല്ലാവിധ ആശംസകൾ.
The results of the Kerala and Tamil Nadu Assembly elections were announced on May 2.