Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa advised actor-turned-politician Vijay to approach politics with seriousness, emphasizing that it is a full-time responsibility requiring delivered promises, not just electoral rhetoric. Rajapaksa, an admirer of Vijay's acting career, stated that Vijay's political credibility is yet to be tested. He also urged Tamil Nadu politicians to view Sri Lanka as a progressive partner, moving beyond historical sensitivities and traditional narratives regarding the Tamil issue and fishermen's plight.