Actress Trisha Krishnan arrived at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium on May 10, 2024, for the swearing-in ceremony of C Joseph Vijay [1].
The event marks a significant political shift in Tamil Nadu, as Vijay is the first leader from outside the DMK and AIADMK parties to become chief minister since 1967 [4].
Krishnan arrived early at the venue to support the TVK chief as he prepared to take the oath of office at 10 a.m. [2]. Thousands of supporters gathered at the stadium for the occasion [3]. A reporter for the Free Press Journal said, "The Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium turned into a sea of excitement on Sunday (May 10)" [3].
Krishnan, attending as a celebrity guest, appeared overjoyed upon her arrival. When asked about the event, she said she was "looking forward" to the proceedings [5].
The ceremony serves as the formal inauguration of Vijay's administration following the TVK's political ascent. The presence of high-profile cinema figures underscores the intersection of the film industry and political power in the region, a long-standing tradition in Tamil Nadu politics.
Security and crowd management were priorities for the event given the scale of the attendance [3]. The gathering at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium highlighted the public enthusiasm surrounding the new leadership [1].
“The Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium turned into a sea of excitement on Sunday (May 10).”
The appointment of C Joseph Vijay as chief minister breaks a nearly 60-year duopoly held by the DMK and AIADMK. By attracting celebrity support and thousands of followers to his swearing-in, Vijay is leveraging his cinematic influence to establish a new political era in Tamil Nadu, signaling a potential long-term realignment of the state's power structure.
