Actor Vijay’s gesture of riding cycle to the polling station in order to cast his vote became the talk of the town. Many people believe that the actor took an indirect dig at the central government’s petrol price hike whereas others say that he drove cycle to create awareness against the air pollution. However, along with millions of fans, enormous number of celebrities are celebrating the actor’s gesture. Criticisms for causing traffic and mass gathering are also surfacing in the online medium.

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On the biggest day of Tamil nadu politics, some of the most prominent celebrated personalities of Tamil film industry have come forward to cast their votes at the early hours. Tamil actors Ajith kumar and Vijay have casted their respective votes and inspired their millions of fans big time.

Watch: Actor Vijay cycles to #TamilNadu polling booth to cast his vote#Video #TamilNaduElections #ThalapathyVijay | @actorvijay pic.twitter.com/myJZltokqE

— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) April 6, 2021

Tamil Nadu is expected to witness a close fight between AIADMK-BJP combine and the DMK-Congress coalition. Actor-politician Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam, and TTV Dhinakaran’s Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam are also contesting for the 234 seats in the state.

After weeks-long campaign sessions, marathon rallies and mammoth road shows, the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala and the union territory of Puducherry will vote in the third phase of the eight-phased election today. Voting in West Bengal and Assam – which voted in the first two phases – will also take place in the third phase.

#ThalapathyVijay arrives in cycle to cast his vote in #TamilNaduElections 👍#Thalapathy #Vijay @actorvijay pic.twitter.com/Y0MfcbNUSn

— Suresh Kondi (@V6_Suresh) April 6, 2021

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Actor Vijay who enjoys a huge fan base came in cycle to cast his vote and the actor’s gesture grabbed the headlines of the media portals. He was spotted with a mint green shirt and blue jeans along with his cycle. Crowd gathered in a large number to click pictures, selfies with the actor. Police officials were forced to perform lathi charge to make way for others to vote.

Meanwhile, in online platforms, enormous number of fans and celebrities are celebrating Vijay for his gesture of riding cycle to the polling station. “It’s not easy to breath wearing mask, driving cycle under the extreme summer heat. But he did it in style” said director Rathna kumar with many others lauding the actor.

Check out some of their reactions below :

It’s not easy to breath wearing mask, driving cycle under the extreme summer heat. But he did it in style ❤️😊

Its not just a ride. Its a Statement. 🔥🔥💥.

Always proud of you @actorvijay sir.🙏🙏#TamilNaduElections2021#Govote#Thalapathy pic.twitter.com/irMBw789qc

— Rathna kumar (@MrRathna) April 6, 2021

Haha. Too many குறியீடு 😉 pic.twitter.com/lskWaS12FP

— Thiru (@dir_thiru) April 6, 2021

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❤️🚴👌🏻 https://t.co/DSm8bNk8al

— Sanjeev (@SanjeeveVenkat) April 6, 2021

Annan yaaru ???? #Thalapathy 🔥 pic.twitter.com/tId7AEWQrP

— Dhaya Alagiri (@dhayaalagiri) April 6, 2021

I think it was quite cool of @actorvijay to cycle his way to vote. Quite liked it. 👍👍#Vijay #thalapathy

— RK (@RK_sports) April 6, 2021

#Beastmode pic.twitter.com/UB2AmVUDSJ

— Sibi Sathyaraj (@Sibi_Sathyaraj) April 6, 2021

Ennnaaa dhairyam ivuruku 💥🌟😅#BeastMode https://t.co/E9kMCruIb2

— Shanthnu 🌟 ஷாந்தனு Buddy (@imKBRshanthnu) April 6, 2021

Any petrol & diesel problem sir @actorvijay? #Vijay #TamilNaduElections2021 pic.twitter.com/ojyp79XJkF

— Shabbir Ahmed (@Ahmedshabbir20) April 6, 2021

Annan Vijay in a cycle to vote. The message is very strong !! 👌👌👌👌 #TNElections2021

— Prashanth Rangaswamy (@itisprashanth) April 6, 2021

And that’s our THALAPATHY casting his vote in swag ❤️😘 Pah Mass ❤️❤️ @actorvijay sir – Man of simplicity❤️❤️#ThalapathyVijay pic.twitter.com/ODo7u3vWbG

— Amritha (@Actor_Amritha) April 6, 2021

Always mass 🔥 #thalapathy #Election2021 #vote #Vijay @actorvijay sir 💪 pic.twitter.com/qbY9GSkaTC

— Athulyaa Ravi (@AthulyaOfficial) April 6, 2021