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Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay ‘hardworking,’ says Sudeep Kishan: ‘He knows a lot about patience’ | Telugu News

Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay ‘hardworking,’ says Sudeep Kishan: ‘He knows a lot about patience’ | Telugu News

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3 min readHyderabadJun 3, 2026 05:06 PM IST Actor Sundeep Kishan has worked with some of Tamil and Telugu cinema’s most seasoned filmmakers over a career spanning more than 15 years. So when he speaks about being genuinely surprised by a first-time director, it carries some weight. That director happens to be Jason Sanjay, 25, who is making his debut behind the camera with the upcoming Tamil action-adventure comedy Sigma, and who also happens to be the son of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thalapathy Vijay. In a recent interview with Variety India, Sundeep Kishan set aside the famous last name entirely and spoke about the filmmaker he saw on set every day. “Jason Sanjay is an extremely hardworking boy,” Sundeep Kishan said. “He and his team have been working on this project for a very long time. They did the pre-production and editing work extensively. One can learn a lot about patience from Jason Sanjay.” What struck Sundeep Kishan most was the calm that Jason Sanjay brought to the set despite his youth and the …

CM Vijay swaps signature suit for traditional veshti at manager’s housewarming | Tamil News

CM Vijay swaps signature suit for traditional veshti at manager’s housewarming | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadMay 29, 2026 02:42 PM IST C. Joseph Vijay has made the black suit his political uniform. Since the day he was sworn in as Tamil Nadu’s 22nd Chief Minister, the crisp Western formal look has become as much a part of his public identity as the office itself. Which is exactly why his appearance at his manager Jagdish’s housewarming ceremony caught people’s attention. At the private function, Vijay set aside his trademark formal wear and showed up in traditional attire, a quiet but noticeable departure from the image he has carefully carried into his political life. Photos from the event circulated quickly online, with many pointing out the contrast between the CM’s usual style and the more grounded, culturally rooted look he chose for the occasion. Jagdish, who has been associated with Vijay through his years in the film industry, celebrated the milestone with the CM present among the guests. The visit itself reflects the kind of personal loyalty Vijay has been known to maintain even as his world has shifted dramatically from …

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay begins first official Delhi visit after assuming office

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay begins first official Delhi visit after assuming office

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Following his assumption of office, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay departed for Delhi on Tuesday for his first official visit. He arrived at Chennai Airport to board a special flight to the national capital, where he is scheduled to meet President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union Ministers during the visit. According to the sources, Tamil Nadu minister Aadhav Arjuna, along with other senior ministers, will also accompany Vijay to Delhi, where they will first visit the Tamil Nadu House in the national capital. Following that, Chief Minister Joseph Vijay will leave by car for Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s residence, where he will meet him as a courtesy call and hold discussions with him. After meeting with the Prime Minister, the Chief Minister will return to Tamil Nadu House. On Wednesday night, several leaders of Left parties and leaders of the Indian Union Muslim League in Delhi are expected to meet Chief Minister Joseph Vijay at Tamil Nadu House as a courtesy call. According to the sources, on Thursday morning, CM Joseph …

Arjun Sarja reveals how Leo co-star Vijay felt the first time he sat in the CM’s chair: ‘He has seen the Mudhalvan meme’

Arjun Sarja reveals how Leo co-star Vijay felt the first time he sat in the CM’s chair: ‘He has seen the Mudhalvan meme’

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Actor Arjun Sarja was recently in Hyderabad to promote his upcoming Tamil-Telugu film Blast Zone. Talking to the press about his Leo co-star and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, the actor revealed how their conversation went. He also claimed that the actor-politician had seen all the memes based on his 1999 hit film Mudhalvan. (Also Read: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay permits theatres to run 5 shows per day for new films in 1st week; fans thrilled for Jana Nayagan) Vijay and Arjun Sarja played brothers in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s 2023 film Leo. Arjun Sarja reveals what Vijay felt when he saw the CM seat Shankar, the director of Mudhalvan, originally pitched the script to Vijay before the iconic role went to Arjun. The actor-politician was only in his early 20s at the time and had turned down the offer. The film became a massive hit when it was released in 1999, and after Vijay became the TN CM, numerous memes emerged about how, despite missing out on the role, he became the ‘real life Mudhalvan’. When …

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay permits theatres to run 5 shows per day for new films in 1st week; fans thrilled for Jana Nayagan

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay permits theatres to run 5 shows per day for new films in 1st week; fans thrilled for Jana Nayagan

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Tamil superstar and the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, C Joseph Vijay, has offered relief to new films releasing in the state. This comes days after his colleagues from the film industry put forth their ideas on how the situation in Kollywood can be improved, and how theatrical revenue, apart from OTT revenue, can be boosted. The CM-actor has now allowed theatres to run five shows per day for a film’s first week of release, apart from festivals and other occasions. (Also Read: Vijay Sethupathi requests ‘Vaathi’ TN CM Vijay for an OTT platform, to increase ticket prices: ‘Becoming difficult’) Actor and TN CM Vijay has offered some relief to theatres in the state. (PTI) Vijay permits 5 shows per day for 1st week of new film release Vijay released a note from his official CM X (formerly Twitter) handle to make the announcement. The press release written in Tamil read, “The film industry members met the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Mr. C. Joseph Vijay, on 16.5.2026 and presented various demands. Among them, …

‘He called me didi’: Kushboo recalls ‘emotional’ meeting with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay | Tamil News

‘He called me didi’: Kushboo recalls ‘emotional’ meeting with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay | Tamil News

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Despite belonging to rival outfits, actor-turned-politicians C Joseph Vijay and Kushboo Sundar continue to maintain the warm bond that blossomed between them in the film industry even now. Days after Vijay took the oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Kushboo visited him at the Secretariat to felicitate him. However, she did not visit him as the vice-president of the BJP in Tamil Nadu but as the president of the Small Screen Producers Council (STEPS). While addressing the media after their meeting, Kushboo said it was quite an emotional moment for her to see Vijay, whom she considers her little brother, occupy such an important position. Must Read | Ranveer Singh banned by film body over Don 3 exit, Farhan Akhtar demands Rs 45 cr damages ‘Vijay will bring significant change to Tamil Nadu’ “I feel very proud to call him my younger brother. Seeing him today was an emotional moment for me. Seeing my brother as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu was emotional for me as an elder sister. When he hugged …

Vijay will be permanent chief minister of Tamil Nadu, says minister as he defends TVK chief

Vijay will be permanent chief minister of Tamil Nadu, says minister as he defends TVK chief

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Tamil Nadu Revenue Minister KA Sengottaiyan on Monday defended Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay against criticism regarding his limited media interactions, stating that the Chief Minister does not follow the convention of issuing daily statements or he engages in frequent debates unlike others. Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay. (HT_PRINT) Speaking to reporters at Chennai Airport, Sengottaiyan declared that the Chief Minister directly announces schemes and measures needed for the people at the appropriate time and will interact with the media whenever necessary. Responding to questions regarding the functioning of the current government, the Revenue Minister declared that the administration is not intended to last for only five years, asserting that TVK Chief Vijay would remain the permanent Chief Minister of the state. “Everyone may have different opinions. However, this government is not one that is meant to last only for five years. Our Chief Minister will remain the permanent Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu,” said Sengottaiyan. Addressing questions regarding the tragic sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu Revenue and …

Vijay, Abhimanyu had ‘narrow escape from death’ during shoot atop moving train over 2,500-ft valley | Tamil News

Vijay, Abhimanyu had ‘narrow escape from death’ during shoot atop moving train over 2,500-ft valley | Tamil News

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4 min readKochiMay 24, 2026 07:18 PM IST Abhimanyu Singh is known not just in Bollywood circles but also among the South Indian cinema audience, having appeared in a handful of regional movies. He recently shared his experience working with actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay, who currently serves as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, recalling the time they both shot a stunt sequence atop a moving train without proper security measures in place. Revealing that his first Tamil film was with Vijay, Abhimanyu described him as a “simple and grounded” human being. For those who may not know, Abhimanyu played the villain opposite Vijay in Velayudham (2011) and Thalaivaa (2013). “We landed in Coimbatore (during the filming of Velayudham), travelled by car for six hours, and reached a place. We were all waiting at a small hotel. One and a half hours away from that spot, there was a small railway station where they had kept ready a train that they had hired,” he shared during a conversation with Hindi Rush. Also Read | Sonam …

‘Played Chief Ministers of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra’: Mammootty explains difficulties of being CM | Malayalam News

‘Played Chief Ministers of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra’: Mammootty explains difficulties of being CM | Malayalam News

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4 min readKochiMay 24, 2026 05:00 PM IST Malayalam megastar Mammootty and noted actor Kunchacko Boban made a surprise appearance at a grand reception organised for newly-appointed Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan, as well as other ministers and MLAs from the Ernakulam district, at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Kadavanthra on Sunday, May 24. While addressing the gathering, Mammootty pointed out how strenuous the job of a chief minister is, given that the person holding the position is the state’s key decision-maker on all matters. The acting legend also extended his best wishes to Satheesan, sharing his hope that the latter would do an excellent job of addressing and resolving the masses’ woes, irrespective of which side the demand originated from. Must Read | Drishyam 3 box office collection day 3: Mohanlal’s film crosses Rs 100 crore mark worldwide ‘Being a Chief Minister is not easy at all,’ points out Mammootty “I have played the role of a Chief Minister in several films. Interestingly, I have portrayed the Chief Ministers of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, …

‘Horrific’: CM Vijay assures stern action after minor girl sexually assaulted and killed in Tamil Nadu

‘Horrific’: CM Vijay assures stern action after minor girl sexually assaulted and killed in Tamil Nadu

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The sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore triggered outrage across the state on Saturday, with chief minister C Joseph Vijay assuring strict action amid an opposition uproar over the incident. Tamil Nadu CM Vijay (in picture) termed the incident as “horrific” and said such inhuman and unforgivable criminal acts can never be tolerated. (@TNDIPRNEWS) Two men accused in the crime have been arrested, police said. A 33-year-old man was booked under the POCSO Act and other charges, including murder, for allegedly sexually assaulting the girl, while his accomplice was arrested on charges of criminal conspiracy, news agency PTI reported. Sexual assault and murder case According to police, the girl was playing outside her house near Coimbatore when she went missing on May 21 by 5 pm. A complaint was received by 8.30 pm the same day and a case was registered. The police said it immediately formed five special teams to trace the child. CCTV footages from the area were scanned and technology was deployed to assist probe. Also …