Thalapathy Vijay Sworn In as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

South Indian film superstar and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Thalapathy Vijay has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at a ceremony held in Chennai's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

Key points

• Governor R. N. Ravi administered the oath of office to the new Chief Minister.
• The TVK party secured a mandate by winning 108 seats in the recent legislative assembly elections.
• Vijay secured the support of 121 legislators, including backing from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and Congress.
• The new administration faces a floor test in the state assembly scheduled for May 13, 2026.
• Prominent political figures, including Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, attended the event.

Why it matters

The transition marks a significant shift in Tamil Nadu's political landscape, as a prominent cinema figure assumes leadership of the state government.