Actor Trisha Krishnan arrived at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, May 10, 2026, for the swearing-in ceremony of TVK chief Vijay [1, 5].

The event marks a historic shift in the political landscape of Tamil Nadu. For the first time since 1967, a government not led by the DMK or AIADMK has taken power in the state [3, 4, 5].

Vijay is scheduled to take the oath of office at 10 a.m. [3]. His ascent to the chief minister's office follows a significant show of legislative support, with 120 MLAs backing his leadership [2]. This number exceeds the assembly's majority threshold of 118 seats [2].

The ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium has drawn high-profile attendees from both the film and political spheres [1, 2]. Among those arriving at the venue was Trisha Krishnan, a prominent actress and colleague of Vijay [1, 2]. Other notable figures, including Rahul Gandhi, were also reported as arriving or en route to the venue to witness the transition of power [2, 5].

The rise of Vijay and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), represents a break from the traditional bipolarity of Tamil Nadu politics. The state has been dominated by the Dravidian majors for nearly 60 years, making this transition a pivotal moment for the region's governance [3, 4].

“The event marks a historic shift in the political landscape of Tamil Nadu.”

The swearing-in of Vijay as chief minister signifies the collapse of the long-standing political duopoly in Tamil Nadu. By securing 120 seats, the TVK has successfully transitioned from a cinematic movement to a governing entity, breaking a cycle of power shared exclusively by the DMK and AIADMK for nearly six decades.