Actor turned politician Vijay officially began a historic new chapter in Tamil Nadu politics after taking oath as the state’s Chief Minister following the dramatic 2026 Assembly election results. As Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam formed the new government in Chennai, congratulatory messages poured in from across the Indian film industry, with several major actors and public figures welcoming Vijay’s remarkable political rise.
Among the most prominent personalities to react were Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan, veteran actor and politician Kamal Haasan, actor R Madhavan and filmmaker actor Prakash Raj. Their messages quickly gained massive attention across social media platforms as fans celebrated Vijay’s transition from cinema superstar to Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Vijay’s swearing in ceremony marked one of the biggest political developments in Tamil Nadu in decades because it ended the long standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK, the two Dravidian parties that had controlled the state’s political landscape since the 1960s.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the single largest party in the Assembly elections with 108 seats and later secured additional support from alliance partners to cross the majority mark required to form the government.
The victory has been widely described as a major political transformation in Tamil Nadu, with Vijay becoming one of the few Indian film stars to successfully convert enormous cinematic popularity into direct electoral success at the state level.
Soon after Vijay took oath as Chief Minister, celebrities from multiple film industries shared congratulatory posts praising his achievement and expressing hope for Tamil Nadu’s future under his leadership.
Pawan Kalyan was among the first major political leaders from the film industry to congratulate Vijay publicly. The actor politician, who himself transitioned from cinema to active politics, reportedly praised Vijay’s democratic mandate and wished him success in serving the people of Tamil Nadu.
Kamal Haasan also extended his greetings and acknowledged the significance of the political moment. Haasan, who has remained active in Tamil Nadu politics through his own political movement, reportedly highlighted the importance of public trust and responsibility in governance.
Actor R Madhavan congratulated Vijay as well and described the development as a proud and emotional moment for Tamil Nadu. His message received significant engagement online as fans from across the country reacted enthusiastically to Vijay’s rise.
Prakash Raj, known for his outspoken political views and support for democratic institutions, also shared wishes for the new Chief Minister and expressed hope for progressive governance under the new administration.
The swearing in ceremony itself attracted enormous public and media attention.
Thousands of supporters gathered outside the venue while social media platforms witnessed massive discussion around Vijay’s historic political journey.
For many supporters, Vijay’s rise symbolised a generational political shift in Tamil Nadu.
His party’s victory disrupted the traditional bipolar political structure that had defined the state for decades. Both the DMK and AIADMK suffered major setbacks during the election, allowing TVK to emerge as the dominant new force.
Political analysts believe Vijay’s popularity among younger voters, urban middle class groups and first time voters played a major role in the election outcome.
Throughout the campaign, Vijay projected himself as a leader focused on governance reform, youth empowerment, employment generation and transparent administration.
His speeches frequently emphasised anti corruption messaging, administrative accountability and public welfare initiatives.
The actor’s enormous fan base also transformed into a powerful grassroots political network during the campaign.
Fans associations across Tamil Nadu were reorganised into political mobilisation units that actively participated in voter outreach, campaign events and booth level management.
The election results therefore represented not just celebrity popularity but also a highly coordinated political mobilisation effort.
The political transition has also generated enormous discussion regarding the future of celebrity politics in India.
Tamil Nadu has historically witnessed successful political careers of film personalities including MG Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa. Vijay now joins that legacy as another major cinema figure who successfully captured state power through electoral politics.
However, analysts note that expectations from Vijay’s government will remain extremely high because of the scale of the political transformation he promised during the campaign.
Issues such as unemployment, industrial growth, infrastructure expansion, social welfare and state finances are expected to dominate the new administration’s priorities.
The congratulatory reactions from celebrities also reflected Vijay’s enormous influence across the South Indian film industry.
Many actors and filmmakers who worked with him over the years described the moment as historic and emotional.
Social media platforms were flooded with fan celebrations, film clips, campaign visuals and congratulatory artwork immediately after the oath taking ceremony concluded.
Industry observers believe Vijay’s political success may also influence how future actors approach public life and political engagement.
Unlike earlier celebrity politicians who gradually transitioned into politics over decades, Vijay built his political platform relatively quickly through direct mass outreach and highly strategic campaign positioning.
The development has also strengthened discussions regarding the growing intersection between cinema, public influence and democratic politics in India.
While critics earlier questioned whether film popularity alone could sustain political success, Vijay’s electoral performance demonstrated that celebrity influence combined with effective political organisation can significantly reshape electoral outcomes.
Within the film industry, many personalities also acknowledged the emotional significance of seeing one of Tamil cinema’s biggest stars become Chief Minister.
Several fan groups celebrated across Tamil Nadu with rallies, fireworks and public gatherings after the official announcement.
Meanwhile, political observers are closely watching how Vijay balances governance responsibilities with the massive public expectations surrounding his administration.
The formation of the new government comes after days of intense negotiations and political uncertainty following the fractured Assembly verdict.
TVK eventually secured the necessary support from alliance partners and independent legislators to cross the majority mark required for government formation.
The swearing in ceremony therefore concluded one of the most dramatic political transitions witnessed in Tamil Nadu in recent years.
For now, however, the focus remains on Vijay’s remarkable political rise and the nationwide attention generated by his entry into the Chief Minister’s office.
As congratulatory messages continue arriving from political leaders, film personalities and supporters, Vijay’s transition from cinema icon to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has officially become one of the defining political stories of 2026.
