On May 10, 2026, actress Trisha Krishnan was visibly emotional during the oath-taking ceremony of her longtime friend, Thalapathy Vijay, as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. The event took place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where Trisha was seen fighting back tears, reflecting her deep connection to Vijay. Her emotional reaction quickly went viral, with fans calling it genuine and expressing admiration for her support of Vijay's political journey. Vijay, officially known as C. Joseph Vijay, led his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), to become the single largest force in the recent assembly elections, securing 108 seats. This result marked a significant political shift in Tamil Nadu, ending nearly six decades of dominance by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). Although TVK did not initially achieve a majority in the 234-member Assembly, Vijay garnered support from smaller parties and independent MLAs to form the government. The ceremony was attended by numerous political leaders and film personalities, underscoring Vijay's popularity beyond cinema.