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C. Joseph Vijay

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Indian politician and former actor (born 1974)

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Chandrasekaran Joseph Vijay is an Indian politician and former actor who is currently serving as the 9th chief minister of Tamil Nadu since 10 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 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and South Indian International Movie Awards.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Chennai wd
Citizenship
India wd
Occupation
politician, film actor, playback singer wd
Political party
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (since 2 February 2024) wd
Education
Loyola College wd
Spouse
Sangeetha Sornalingam wd
Social media
X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

  • Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (since 10 May 2026 · BS 27 Baisakh 2083 onwards)
  • Minister of Public Department, Tamil Nadu (since 10 May 2026 · BS 27 Baisakh 2083 onwards)
  • Member of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (4 May 2026 – 10 May 2026 · BS 21 Baisakh 2083 – 27 Baisakh 2083)

Awards wd

  • Kalaimamani (1998)
  • honorary doctorate (2007)
  • Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
  • Vijay Award for Best Actor
  • SIIMA Award for Best Actor
  • Edison Awards
  • Behindwoods Gold Medal
  • Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards
  • Asianet Film Awards
  • Cinema Express Awards
  • Mathrubhumi Film Awards
  • International Achievement Recognitions Awards
  • National Film Awards UK
  • Zee Cine Awards

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Questions

When was C. Joseph Vijay born?
C. Joseph Vijay was born on 22 June 1974 in Chennai.
What positions has C. Joseph Vijay held?
Positions held by C. Joseph Vijay include: Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (since 10 May 2026); Minister of Public Department, Tamil Nadu (since 10 May 2026); Member of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (2026–2026).
Where did C. Joseph Vijay study?
C. Joseph Vijay was educated at Loyola College.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): C. Joseph Vijay · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): विजय · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q528496 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Vijay at the Nadigar Sangam Protest.jpg by Dani Charles Silverscreen Media Inc. (https://silverscreen.in) (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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