Indian shooter Manu Bhaker, who recently made headlines with her double victory at the Paris 2024 Olympics, attended a felicitation ceremony in Chennai, where she was warmly welcomed.

The event took an interesting turn when Manu was asked about her knowledge of notable personalities from Tamil Nadu. Though she initially did not recognize many of the names mentioned, her reaction to one name stood out.

When asked about Tamil cinema superstar Thalapathy Vijay, Manu’s face lit up with a smile. The young athlete surprised everyone by affectionately referring to the actor as a “darling,” drawing cheers from the audience. The moment, captured on video, quickly went viral, highlighting the widespread admiration for Thalapathy Vijay.

The actor, known for his massive fan base across India, is currently busy wrapping up his final film projects before reportedly stepping into politics. Among his highly anticipated films is “The Greatest Of All Time” (GOAT), directed by Venkat Prabhu, set to release on September 5, 2024. The film, a classic action thriller, features Thalapathy Vijay in dual roles, a move that has already generated significant buzz.

The recently released trailer for GOAT has received an overwhelmingly positive response, with fans praising the film’s intense action scenes and powerful dialogues. Industry insiders expect the movie to be a blockbuster hit, adding to Vijay’s illustrious career.

As speculation about Vijay’s transition from acting to politics grows, his fans remain hopeful that he will continue gracing the silver screen. Director Venkat Prabhu added fuel to this hope during the GOAT trailer launch event, where he revealed a conversation he had with the actor about his future.

When asked whether he would balance acting and politics, Vijay’s cryptic response was, “We’ll see,” leaving fans eager to know what lies ahead for the beloved star.

As Manu Bhaker’s praise for Vijay goes viral, it underscores the actor’s enduring appeal and influence, both in Tamil Nadu and beyond.