On June 22,2026, C. Joseph Vijay, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister and former film star,hits 52. Fans call him ‘Thalapathy’. He's made his mark on Tamil cinema and state's politics .
Vijay's acting journey began young. His first roles were as child actor in films by his father, S. A. Chandrasekhar. He moved to lead roles at 18, debuting in 1992's Naalaiya Theerpu. Nearly four decades later, he's starred in 68 films,wowing with hits like Coimbatore Mappillai,Poove Unakkaga, and Kadhalukku Mariyadhai. By 2000,he was a top figure in Tamil cinema.
In the 2000s,Vijay shifted from romantic dramas to action roles,embracing the "angry young man" trend. Films like Thirumalai, Ghilli,and Pokkiri cemented his superstar status. Even though he faced challenges and some box office flops later in decade, he rebounded with films like Nanban and Thuppakki,growing his fan base across generations.
Now,Vijay stands at a key moment in his career. He's announced retirement from acting, with upcoming film Jana Nayagan by H. Vinoth as his last. His political ambitions are now front and center,leading to creation of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). In 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the party scored a major win, letting Vijay become Chief Minister on May 10,2026 .
As he marks his birthday, fans and supporters think about his remarkable journey from silver screen to politics. Vijay's shift from beloved actor to influential political figure keeps inspiring many in Tamil Nadu…
