Actor-turned-politician Vijay officially took oath as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday, marking a historic political moment for the state. The swearing-in ceremony witnessed loud cheers, emotional celebrations, and the presence of several celebrities, political leaders, and supporters who gathered to witness the TVK chief step into his new role.

Vijay becomes the new CM of Tamil Nadu

Popularly known as “Thalapathy,” Vijay’s political rise has been closely followed ever since he launched Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). After emerging as the single-largest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, TVK secured enough backing from alliance partners to form the government, ending decades of dominance by the DMK and AIADMK.