February 21 marked the day when Kamal Hassan set foot into the political ring officially. Thousands of ardent supporters and fans thronged Othadakadai venue in Madurai where Kamal flagged off his party revealing the name to be as ‘Makkal Needhi Maiam’. Praises and appreciation poured in from all corners from important political members and celebrities from the film industry as well. 

Many stars took to their social page to express their elation at Kamal’s political genesis.

While Kamal’s daughters Shruthi and Akshara each shared a sweet message for their father, celebrities like Vishal, Vivek and Karthi also registered their congratulations to the Nammavar. 
 
Actor Vishal even identified Kamal Hassan to be his ‘my dear inspiration’ on his post. He further said that the road ahead may be tough and rough, but assured himself as a foot soldier in Kamal’s journey. “My dear inspiration for standing up for the right and do the right thing.I wish u only the best sir.The path is long and ruf but wat the hell.U hav seen it all.This is a déjà vu for u.Always der as a foot soldier on behalf of your better half (the society),” he said. (tweet not spell checked)

Karthi stated that Kamal Hassan with the help of his forward progressive thinking has achieved success in various areas and wished him the same in politics as well.

Actor Sibi Sathyaraj feels that Kamal Hassan is the only person who can bring a much needed change in the system. “Here’s a party with a leader who I feel will bring a much need change to the system. All the best Kamal Hassan sir!” he said.

Meanwhile, actor comedian Vivek who has always had a special spot for the former President APJ Abdul Kalam also expressed his heartfelt congratulations with a special reference to Kalam in it.

Here are their tweets:

My dear inspiration for standing up for the right and do the right thing.I wish u only the best sir.The path is long and ruf but wat the hell.U hav seen it all.This is a déjà vu for u.Always der as a foot soldier on behalf of your better half (the society).God bless@ikamalhaasan

— Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) February 21, 2018

.@ikamalhaasan முற்போக்குச் சிந்தனையுடன் தமிழ் சினிமாவை முன்னெடுத்துச் சென்று பல சாதனைகள் படைத்தவர் நீங்கள். அந்த சாதனை அரசியலிலும் தொடரட்டும்.

— Actor Karthi (@Karthi_Offl) February 21, 2018

Here's a party with a leader who I feel will bring the much needed change to the system!All the best @ikamalhaasan sir!????#MakkalNeedhiMaiam #NaalaiNamadhe pic.twitter.com/4sfVoRQxOv

— Sibi (Sathya)raj (@Sibi_Sathyaraj) February 21, 2018

இன்று முதல் கலாம் தலத்தில், புதிய தளத்தில், வளம் சேர்க்கக், களம் காணப் புறப்படும் கமல் அவர்களுக்கு, உளம் நிறைந்த வாழ்த்துக்கள் @dinathanthi @pttv_tweets @polimernews @ThanthiTV

— Vivekh actor (@Actor_Vivek) February 21, 2018