Vijay, popularly known as Thalapathy, was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, May 10, 2026. Following the oath ceremony of the actor-turned-politician, numerous celebrities from various film fraternities took to social media to wish him well for his future endeavors as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Pawan Kalyan has now joined the bandwagon of stars who congratulated Vijay.
Pawan Kalyan Congratulates Vijay on Becoming New CM of Tamil Nadu
Pawan Kalyan, a prominent figure from the Telugu film industry who also serves as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, took to his X account to congratulate Vijay on becoming the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He wrote, "Heartfelt congratulations to @TVKVijayHQ Chief Thiru @actorvijay AVL on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and to all those who took oath as Ministers." The post further read, "I wish the new government will fulfill the aspirations of the people, ensure transparent and progressive governance, and lead Tamil Nadu towards greater growth and prosperity."
Earlier in the morning, actor R Madhavan also expressed his hopes that Vijay's tenure as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister would be the most rewarding and impactful one for the state. He took to his Instagram account and wrote, "All the very very best my dear brother. May your tenure as the Chief Minister be the most rewarding and impactful one for our state. May God give you all the strength you need to do all the good you need to do. So proud of you my brother." Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan, actor Prasanna, and actress Simran also took to their social media accounts to extend their congratulations to Vijay.
Vijay Takes the Oath as CM of Tamil Nadu
In an emotional and politically charged first address after assuming office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, C. Joseph Vijay, also known as Thalapathy Vijay, promised transparent governance, women's safety, welfare-oriented administration, and a corruption-free government. He expressed gratitude to the people for placing their trust in him.
Vijay's Last Film
Vijay's final film, "Jana Nayagan," was originally scheduled for release before the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. However, the movie faced delays due to issues with the Central Board of Film Certification. Directed by H Vinoth, the film is now expected to arrive in cinemas in June 2026, though the makers have yet to make an official announcement.
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