Posters in Madurai call for Trisha's political plunge

MADURAI: Speculation over actor Trisha's possible political entry resurfaced after mysterious posters cropped up in Madurai, in the name of the Trisha Welfare Association, claiming that the temple city "is the soil where every political party has its roots."

The posters also describe the Trisha Welfare Association as "the first one recognised by the Tamil Nadu Government," even though there is no official confirmation whether it was floated with the consent of the actor.

Trisha's frequent public appearances with Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, including her attendance at his swearing-in ceremony following the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's (TVK) poll win, have fuelled speculation on social media about her possible entry into politics. However, the actor has publicly denied any affiliation with the TVK.

Against this backdrop, a newly formed Trisha Welfare Association has made it to the news. Members of the association have pasted posters across the city indirectly inviting the actor to enter politics. There was also no clarification or denial from the actor regarding the posters until the time the news went to print.

Although the posters bear registration number 53/2026, they do not list the names or designations of the association's office-bearers. Instead, they feature photographs of around seven men dressed in white shirts, apparently indicating that they are the organisers of the association.

When contacted, Madurai South Vijay Makkal Iyakkam president and TVK MLA SR Thangapandi claimed he was unaware of this and refused to comment further.

Madurai has historically been associated with the growth of fan club movements for several Tamil film actors. The Makkal Thalaivan Rajinikanth Thalaimai Narpani Mandram, regarded as one of Rajinikanth's earliest fan clubs, was started in Madurai in 1977.