As the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thalapathy Vijay’s political journey has been one of the most talked about in recent years. Long before his entry into politics, the actor often delivered strong social and political messages through his films. Whatever the subject – suffrage, farmers’ problems, corruption, or the welfare of the people – many of his subjects reflected the concerns of the common people. On Vijay’s 52nd birthday, here are five movies to watch where the actor lets viewers see the future leader in him.