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