Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with C Joseph Vijay, the newly sworn-in Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), congratulating him on his election. The oath-taking ceremony took place in Chennai, with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administering the oath. Vijay's rise to power marks a notable shift in Tamil Nadu's political landscape, as the TVK made its electoral debut in the 2026 Assembly elections, winning 108 out of 234 seats. Although the party did not achieve a majority, it successfully formed a government with the support of several allied parties, including Congress and CPI. Political analysts have drawn comparisons between Vijay's popularity, especially as a film actor known as 'Thalapathy', and that of former Chief Minister MG Ramachandran. His entry into politics highlights the longstanding tradition in Tamil Nadu of actors taking on influential roles in governance.