Vijay took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, May 10, following his party's decisive victory in the state assembly elections. The swearing-in ceremony was conducted at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, where the Governor administered the oath of office to the newly elected leader.
Rajinikanth's Airport Appearance
On Tuesday, May 12, superstar Rajinikanth was spotted at Chennai International Airport. Upon his arrival, reporters gathered around him, seeking his reaction to the landmark political development. In a video shared by Press Trust of India, Rajinikanth smiled, folded his hands, and continued walking without offering any verbal statement. However, he had already congratulated Vijay earlier. When the election results were announced on May 4, Rajinikanth wrote, "My congratulations to Thiru Vijay, President of the victorious Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, and to the members of his party, on their resounding victory in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections."
Mammootty's Response
Earlier this month, Malayalam superstar Mammootty was also questioned about Vijay's political rise at the Chennai airport. After asking reporters to repeat the question, Mammootty smiled and replied, "Onnume theriyatha" (I don't know). When journalists persisted, he repeated the same response, choosing not to elaborate further.
Kamal Haasan's Heartfelt Message
Kamal Haasan was among the first prominent personalities to congratulate Vijay. Sharing a message on X, he expressed hope for Tamil Nadu's progress under the new Chief Minister. He wrote, "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."
Vivek Oberoi's Emotional Tribute
Vivek Oberoi also posted an emotional congratulatory message, stating, "@actorvijay, my brother, they said it was impossible, they said it was just 'fan frenzy,' but look at you now. 'Enna nanba, solli adichomla!' You've taken those words off the 70mm screen and etched them into the history of this land. You've taken that raw, cinematic energy and turned it into a real-world revolution. The roar is real, the win is historic, and the future is yours. Proud of you, CM Sahab! Vaazhthukkal Thalapathy!"
Simran's Congratulations
Actress Simran wrote, "Heartiest congratulations to my dear friend, the people's leader and true Jana Nayagan, Thiru Vijay avargal, on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Today is not just historic, it marks the beginning of a powerful new era. #CMJosephVijay #CMOathCeremony #TNGovernment."
The swearing-in ceremony marks a new chapter in Tamil Nadu's political landscape, with Vijay transitioning from a celebrated film star to the state's chief executive. The reactions from fellow celebrities highlight the widespread attention and significance of this political shift.
