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C. Joseph Vijay
Chandrasekaran Joseph Vijay is an Indian politician and former actor who is currently serving as the ninth chief minister of Tamil Nadu since May 2026. He is the founder and president of the political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Prior to entering politics, he was a leading actor in Tamil cinema and among the highest-paid actors in India, having won numerous accolades including multiple T…
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politics · Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu since 2026 · politician · film actor · playback singer · also C. Joseph Vijay, Chandrasekaran Joseph Vijay, Thalapathy, Vijay
Born 22 June 1974 · Q528496
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2026· 40 entries
The New Indian Express: Stalin hits out at CM Vijay for treating Tamil Nadu Assembly like a 'cinema set'
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Pinkvilla: Will Thalapathy Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay make his debut as an actor soon? Sigma director says, ‘If I get into acting…’
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The Hindu: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay extends Madras Day greetings
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Odisha TV: C Joseph Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay opens up about acting debut, love life and his passion for cinema
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connectedtoindia.com: Jana Nayagan: Vijay’s final film streaming on OTT; check details
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The Hindu: C. Joseph Vijay
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India Today: Udhayanidhi dares CM Vijay to open corruption files in Tamil Nadu Assembly
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The Tribune: World Photography Day: Vijay steps behind camera to recognise visual storytellers in Tamil Nadu
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Esquire India: Jana Nayagan OTT Release Date: When And Where To Watch Thalapathy Vijay's Last Film
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The Statesman: Jana Nayagan OTT release: When and where to watch Tamil Nadu CM Thalapathy Vijay’s goodbye film
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NewsMobile rated the claim “Video of Salman Khan with Rahul Gandhi and Vijay” AI-Generated.
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India Tribune - Chicago: TN CM Vijay urges Centre to safeguard Southern states' Parliamentary representation - India Tribune
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The Hindu: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s take on delimitation triggers political row
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The Hindu: Watch: Home Minister Amit Shah meets TN CM C. Joseph Vijay ahead of Southern Zonal Council meet in TN
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The New Indian Express: Vijay mama, help us: Daughter of deceased appeals to Tamil Nadu CM
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Odisha TV: 234 cars for all TVK MLAs! Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Thalapathy’s move sparks debate
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The News Mill: Jana Nayagan starring CM C Joseph Vijay to stream on Zee5 Tamil from August 21
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The New Indian Express: Murasoli slams CM Vijay over actor’s front-row presence at I-Day event; BJP hits back
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Pinkvilla: 5 Tamil and Telugu Films Watch on OTT This Week: Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan to Pyaar Prema Kalyanam
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The New Indian Express: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay gives MLAs a major boost with new allowances, official vehicles
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The Hindu: Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government’s 100 days: reform, welfare, and challenges
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Mathrubhumi English: TN CM C Joseph Vijay increases Aavin milk procurement price to Rs 41 per litre
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Hindustan Times: CM Vijay's Tamil Nadu govt to expand maternity leave from 12 weeks to 365 days for third child | India News
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Pinkvilla: Jana Nayagan Lifetime Worldwide Box Office: Thalapathy Vijay's last film exhausts theatrical run at Rs 325 crore globally
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FACTLY rated the claim “The video shows Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay visiting Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.” FALSE.
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The Quint rated the claim “The video shows Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay visiting Jantar Mantar.” False.
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BOOM Fact Check rated the claim “Video shows CM Vijay arriving at Jantar Mantar to extend support for CJP” False.
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India Today rated the claim “These videos show Tamil Nadu CM Vijay visiting the CJP protest site at Jantar Mantar, Delhi.” False.
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Telugu Post rated the claim “The video shows Tamil Nadu CM Vijay visiting the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi” False.
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The Quint rated the claim “The video shows a church being demolished in Tamil Nadu under CM C. Joseph Vijay's government.” False.
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NewsMobile rated the claim “Video Shows Vijay Having Dinner With Salman Khan” AI-generated.
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NewsMobile rated the claim “Video Shows Vijay Having Meal With Salman Khan” AI-generated.
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The Quint rated the claim “Tamil Nadu CM Vijay suspended three IPS officers seen laughing while addressing a press conference on the Coimbatore rape and murder case.” False.
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PTI rated the claim “Social media users circulated several videos this week, including a video claiming children were injured after a ceiling fan fell inside a government school classroom in India, a video of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in which he refuted to comment on the women safety issue in the sta…” False.
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NewsMobile rated the claim “Image Shows CM Vijay Posing With Rajinikanth, Other Actors” AI-generated.
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Career landmark: Member of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (2026).
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Career landmark: Member of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (2026–2026).
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Career landmark: Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (2026).
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Filed a petition alleging that Vijay had denied her entry to their matrimonial home and committed infidelity with an unnamed actress
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2024· 1 entry
Was placed 35th on IMDb's list of 100 most viewed Indian Stars
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2023· 4 entries
Vijay was ranked eighth among the global celebrities in Asia by the Eastern Eye magazine
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By Indian Institute of Human Brands, Vijay was one of the most bankable celebrities in South India
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Reportedly received a ₹2 billion (US$21 million) salary for The Greatest Of All Time, becoming one of the top paid actors in India
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Vijay was seen in the action drama film Varisu directed by Vamshi Paidipally
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2022· 1 entry
Arguing that the penalty proceedings were time-barred
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2021· 1 entry
His next film Master, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj was released
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2020· 1 entry
And in 2021, he was the most tweeted about actor on the same list
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2019· 1 entry
A wax figure of Vijay was unveiled in a museum in Kanyakumari
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2018· 2 entries
With Vijay earning a nomination for the best supporting actor
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Vijay acted in the political film Sarkar, which entered the 100 Crore Club within two days
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2017· 2 entries
The masala film Bairavaa was released, again to mixed reviews
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The action thriller Mersal released, which became a commercial success, becoming the first of Vijay's films to gross over ₹250 crore
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2015· 3 entries
Was nominated for the Best Playback Singer award in the Filmfare Award South for the song "Yaendi Yaendi"
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Starred in the fantasy film Puli, directed by Chimbu Deven, which received mixed to poor reviews from critics
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The Income Tax Department conducted a search at actor Vijay's premises, leading to the disclosure of an additional ₹15 crore in income for the financial year 2015–16 including the payments related to the movie Puli
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2014· 1 entry
Acted in Jilla which ended up as a box office hit
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2012· 2 entries
Seeking exemption of the Entry Tax for his Rolls-Royce Ghost car that was imported from the United Kingdom and imposed a fine of ₹0
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Vijay starred in the commercially successful Nanban, a remake of successful Hindi film 3 Idiots
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2010· 1 entry
Acted in the action film Sura, which was his 50th film as an actor
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2009· 2 entries
Villu and Vettaikaaran were average successes at domestic box office while continuing to be more successful overseas
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Vijay launched his fan club Vijay Makkal Iyakkam
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2007· 2 entries
Awarded honorary doctorate (2007).
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The action thriller Pokkiri directed by Prabhu Deva, became one of the highest-grossing films of his career at the time
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2004· 1 entry
After several delays, the film Udhaya was released
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2001· 1 entry
His box office successes included Friends, Badri and Shahjahan, and in 2002, he starred in the action film Thamizhan alongside Priyanka Chopra
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2000· 1 entry
Appeared in his 25th film, Kannukkul Nilavu, alongside commercially successful romantic films, Kushi and Priyamaanavale
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1999· 1 entry
The romantic drama Thullatha Manamum Thullum was a blockbuster success and helped Vijay create a fan base in Kerala
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1998· 3 entries
Awarded Kalaimamani (1998).
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Continued to star in romantic films such as Ninaithen Vandhai, Priyamudan and Nilaave Vaa
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Vijay was awarded the Kalaimaamani award by the Government of Tamil Nadu
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1997· 1 entry
Vijay appeared in Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen, Love Today and Once More, and in the latter he shared the screen with veteran actor Sivaji Ganesan
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1995· 1 entry
The romantic action Deva, was a box office hit and completed the 100-day run in cinema halls
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1994· 1 entry
Rasigan directed again by his father, Vijay became popular as "Ilaya Thalapathy" (Young Commander)
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1991· 1 entry
To contest and win from two constituencies, later vacating one of the seats
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1974· 1 entry
Born 1974-06-22.
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