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‘He was never meant to be just a hero on screen: Samantha Ruth Prabu on meeting CM Vijay | Tamil News

‘He was never meant to be just a hero on screen: Samantha Ruth Prabu on meeting CM Vijay | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadJun 17, 2026 09:19 PM IST Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has written a heartfelt note about meeting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, her former co-star from several Tamil hits, describing the visit as one that left her with an immense sense of happiness. “When I landed in Chennai today, I felt this immense sense of happiness. I was going to meet our CM. I’ve always felt that Vijay sir was never meant to be just a hero on screen. His energy, his presence, and the way people respond to him always felt like he was meant for something bigger,” Samantha wrote on her social media, sharing pictures from the meeting on Wednesday. Vijay was sworn in as the 22nd Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, emerged as the single largest party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election with 108 seats. The council of ministers assumed office on May 10, marking the actor’s formal transition from cinema to public office after years of speculation about his political …

Suriya’s ₹250 crore hit, Karuppu, was supposed to be Vijay’s last film before he entered politics: RJ Balaji

Suriya’s ₹250 crore hit, Karuppu, was supposed to be Vijay’s last film before he entered politics: RJ Balaji

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Filmmaker RJ Balaji and Suriya’s latest release, Karuppu, has emerged as a massive box-office success. The film crossed ₹250 crore worldwide within just eight days of release and became the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2026. Amid the film’s success, Balaji revealed in an interview with Hollywood Reporter India that Karuppu was originally intended to be Vijay’s final film before his full-time political entry. RJ Balaji reveals Karuppu was supposed to be Vijay’s last film. RJ Balaji says Karuppu was supposed to be Vijay’s last film Balaji shared that the film was initially written for actor-turned-politician Vijay. He said, “This was supposed to be his last film, so we had two or three meetings over a period of time, discussing his political entry and deciding which film he should do as his final project.” However, Vijay eventually opted out of the film. Balaji later narrated the script to Suriya, who reportedly loved the concept and also suggested changes that helped shape the final version of the screenplay. Talking about Vijay stepping away from the project, Balaji …

Amid Jana Nayagan row, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets PM Narendra Modi in Delhi | Tamil News

Amid Jana Nayagan row, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay meets PM Narendra Modi in Delhi | Tamil News

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This was Vijay’s maiden visit to Delhi since he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. As per a report in PTI, they discussed Mekedatu dam project, the invocation song ‘Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu’ and the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen and their vessels. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru @actorvijay met Prime Minister @narendramodi today.@CMOTamilnadu pic.twitter.com/xwE8THhDEV — PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 27, 2026 BREAKING: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay arrives at Tamil Nadu House, in Delhi, after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. pic.twitter.com/1LuPRrbW9o — Actor Vijay Team (@ActorVijayTeam) May 27, 2026 The photographs from the meeting showed the two leaders smiling and engaged in conversation. Jana Nayagan yet to receive censor certificate Vijay is now the CM of Tamil Nadu but months before his party won the state ekection, the actor was looking forward to the release of his film Jana Nayagan, which was scheduled for a release in January 2026 but it ran into trouble after it failed to secure its censor certificate. The objections from the examining committee reportedly led to …

‘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, …

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay flaunts cricket bat signed by Virat Kohli. See pics  | Tamil News

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay flaunts cricket bat signed by Virat Kohli. See pics  | Tamil News

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 22, 2026 08:10 PM IST Actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay has been making headlines ever since he took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Just days after filmmaker Venkat Prabhu gifted him the number plate that seemingly predicted his political victory, Vijay has now received another special gift. On Friday, the MRF team gifted him a cricket bat signed by star cricketer Virat Kohli. Photos of ‘Thalapathy’ proudly posing with the bat have since gone viral on social media. Several photos of Vijay meeting the MRF team at the state secretariat surfaced online. MRF Chairman and Managing Director KM Mammen, Vice Chairman and Managing Director Arun Mammen, and Managing Director Rahul Mammen were seen meeting the actor-politician to discuss the company’s operations in Tamil Nadu. In the photos, Vijay proudly showed off the cricket bat signed by Virat Kohli. ‘Thalapathy’ is seen wearing a sharply tailored black suit paired with a crisp white open-collar shirt. Adding a traditional touch, he has draped a veshti with gold zari borders over one …

Pa Ranjith welcomes Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s cabinet expansion as a historic step for social justice | Tamil News

Pa Ranjith welcomes Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s cabinet expansion as a historic step for social justice | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadMay 21, 2026 09:25 PM IST When Pa Ranjith speaks about politics, he does not speak as a casual observer. He speaks as someone who has spent his entire career, across films like Kabali, Kaala, Madras and Sarpatta Parambarai, arguing that the stories a society tells about itself are inseparable from the power structures it maintains. On Thursday, he turned that lens on Tamil Nadu’s cabinet. The second phase of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s cabinet expansion recently took place at Raj Bhavan in Chennai, with 23 new ministers sworn in by Governor Rajendra Arlekar, bringing the total strength of the TVK government’s council of ministers to 32. Pa Ranjith, through his social media, offered his congratulations to the new government. But the congratulations came wrapped in context, and that context was the point. He tweeted, “The second phase of the cabinet expansion of the Tamil Nadu Vijayakazhagam government took place today. In addition to four women taking oath as ministers, key departments have also been entrusted to them. Likewise, it is noteworthy …

Venkat Prabhu, KS Ravikumar and more members of the directors’ union meet Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. See pics

Venkat Prabhu, KS Ravikumar and more members of the directors’ union meet Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. See pics

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Last week, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay appointed Rajmohan as the minister for school education, Tamil development, information and publicity. He will handle the portfolios of archaeology, Tamil official language and Tamil culture, information and publicity, film technology and cinematograph act, newsprint control, stationery and printing, and government press. On May 19, members of the Tamil film industry’s directors’ union met the CM to extend their heartfelt wishes. (Also read: Raghava Lawrence defends Tamil Nadu CM Vijay for picking Rajmohan as Minister for Film Technology and Cinematograph Act) CM Vijay received a bouquet of flowers from the directors’ union. Venkat Prabhu meets Vijay Among the directors who met Vijay at his office was The Greatest of All Time maker Venkat Prabhu. He shared a note on his X account, which read, “Thanks to my Directors Union family… Round two with our Honorable Chief Minister @TVKVijayHQ na at our Secretariat.” A few days ago, he had presented him with the viral ‘TN07 CM 2026’ number plate from their 2024 film The Greatest of All Time. The number …