TVK Chief Vijay Takes Oath As Tamil Nadu CM: PM Modi, Kamal Haasan, And Other Celebs React

Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister earlier this morning. PM Modi, Kamal Haasan and several celebrities share heartfelt wishes on his historic political milestone.

As Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM, celebrities pour in congratulations.

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• Actor Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister today.
• Ceremony held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai.
• Prominent figures from cinema and public life attended.
• Prime Minister Modi, Kamal Haasan congratulated Vijay.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay has officially stepped into a new role, taking oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in a grand ceremony attended by prominent figures from cinema and public life. Held at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the moment marked a significant shift in the state’s political landscape.

A Star-Studded Swearing-In Ceremony

The oath-taking ceremony witnessed a notable turnout, with familiar faces from the film industry present to support Vijay on his big day. Actor Trisha Krishnan, Sangeetha, and singer Krish were among those in attendance, adding a touch of glamour to the otherwise formal occasion.

PM Modi Extends His Support

Congratulations to Thiru C. Joseph Vijay on taking oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. Best wishes for his tenure ahead. The Central Government will keep working with the Tamil Nadu Government to improve the lives of people.@TVKVijayHQ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 10, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Vijay shortly after the swearing-in.

“Congratulations to Thiru C. Joseph Vijay on taking oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. Best wishes for his tenure ahead. The Central Government will keep working with the Tamil Nadu Government to improve the lives of people," PM Modi tweeted.

Celebrities Share Their Reactions

தமிழக வெற்றிக் கழகத்தின் தலைவர், மாண்புமிகு தமிழ்நாடு முதலமைச்சர், தம்பி திரு. விஜய் @TVKVijayHQ அவர்களின் தலைமைத்துவத்தில் தமிழ்நாடு சிறக்கட்டும். புதிய உயரங்களை அடையட்டும்.

என் இதயப்பூர்வமான வாழ்த்துகளைத் தெரிவித்துக்கொள்கிறேன்.

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) May 10, 2026

Kamal Haasan took to social media to share his message, writing, "May the state of Tamil Nadu shine under the leadership of the president of the Tamil Nadu Victory League, the Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, my brother Thiru. Vijay @TVKVijayHQ. May it reach new heights. I convey my heartfelt congratulations."

Congratulations to Chief Minister Vijay. Wishing you the best to succeed in your new responsibility . May the state thrive in your governance too.

— Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) May 10, 2026

Sharing his message on X, actor Prakash Raj extended his wishes to Vijay, writing, "Congratulations to Chief Minister Vijay. Wishing you the best to succeed in your new responsibility . May the state thrive in your governance too."

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Actor Pooja Hegde also joined in with her reaction, taking to Instagram Stories to share her excitement. She wrote, "Woahhhh. @actorvijay... or as it should now say Chief Ministre Vijay. Sir.", capturing the surprise and enthusiasm surrounding Vijay’s big political moment.

மாண்புமிகு தமிழக முதலமைச்சர்
C. Joseph Vijay !!!🔥🔥🔥
This feels insane ..!!!❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥
Congratulations to you and to your cabinet of ministers…!!! 💥💥💥

Knowing you and your intentions, look forward to your inclusive and progressive government taking our glorious state to the… pic.twitter.com/tGzDKyb7gU

— RJ Balaji (@RJ_Balaji) May 10, 2026

Actor RJ Balaji also expressed his excitement, posting, "C Joseph Vijay !!! This feels insane ..!!! Congratulations to you and to your cabinet of ministers…!!! Knowing you and your intentions, look forward to your inclusive and progressive government taking our glorious state to the next level !!! Wishing you only the best sir.! Godbless us all !!!"

C. Joseph Vijay Enum Naan 🤩🙌🏻

This feels personal na @actorvijay ❤️

Congratulations @TVKVijayHQ 🎉 pic.twitter.com/b5CxSss9xY

— Shanthnu (@imKBRshanthnu) May 10, 2026

Meanwhile, actor Shanthanu Bhagyaraj kept it short yet heartfelt, stating, "This feels personal na".

Have been here countless times for My Man’s audio launches. This feels completely different 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/8PM8pTVFYD

— Vivek (@Lyricist_Vivek) May 10, 2026

Lyricist Vivek, who attended the ceremony, reflected on the moment with a personal note saying, "Have been here countless times for My Man's audio launches. This feels completely different."

VIDEO | Chennai: As C. Joseph Vijay is all set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Tamil actress Sanam Shetty says, "Today I stand here for our beloved Thalapathy Vijay. Today on mother's day, our true son of Tamil Nadu is taking office, our people's CM, Thalapathy.… pic.twitter.com/ScvAsG5KXm

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 10, 2026

Ahead of C. Joseph Vijay’s oath-taking, actor Sanam Shetty shared an emotional message. Marking the occasion on a special day, she said, "Today on mother's day, our true son of Tamil Nadu is taking office, our people's CM, Thalapathy. There is no one who hasn't heard of our Vijay sir."

She followed it up with another post on X, writing, "Wake up in Thalapathi's Tamilnadu", capturing the excitement and pride surrounding the moment as the state prepared to welcome its new Chief Minister.

 

 

 

 

 

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Madhavan took to Instagram to share a picture of Vijay and extended his best wishes to him. He expressed hope that Vijay’s time as Chief Minister would prove meaningful and beneficial for the state, adding that he felt proud of his journey and achievement. Along with the post, Madhavan wrote, "God bless you and sooooo proud of you."

தமிழ்நாட்டு முதலமைச்சராக பொறுப்பேற்கவிருக்கும்
தமிழக வெற்றிக்கழகத்தின் தலைவர் திருமிகு. ஜோசப் விஜய் @TVKVijayHQ அவர்களுக்கு மனம் நிறைந்த வாழ்த்துகள்.

மக்கள் நல அரசினை வழிநடத்துவீர்கள் என்று நம்புகிறேன்.

மக்கள் தீர்ப்பிற்கு மதிப்பளித்து தமிழக வெற்றிக்கழக அரசிற்கு ஆதரவு…

— pa.ranjith (@beemji) May 10, 2026

Indian filmmaker Pa. Ranjith also extended his wishes, congratulating Vijay on his new political journey. He referred to him as the leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and noted his upcoming role as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. In his message, he wrote, "Heartfelt congratulations to the leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, Thiru. Joseph Vijay @TVKVijayHQ , who is set to assume the role of Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu."

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