Actress Trisha Krishnan attended the swearing-in ceremony for Vijay as the new chief minister of Tamil Nadu in Chennai [1].
The event marks the formal transition of Vijay, a former cinema superstar and chief of the TVK party, from the film industry to the state's highest executive office.
Krishnan arrived at the venue wearing a green silk saree, where she waved and greeted attendees and members of the media [1]. During the proceedings, she also greeted members of Vijay's family [1]. Her presence at the ceremony follows a long-standing personal and professional association with the new chief minister [2].
This appointment follows the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections held on April 23, 2026 [3]. Those elections saw a voter turnout of 84.51% [4] across the state's 234 constituencies [5].
Krishnan shared her first reaction following the event, acknowledging the moment Vijay took the oath of office [2]. The ceremony in Chennai served as the official start of his administration after the electoral process concluded earlier this month.
“Trisha Krishnan attended the swearing-in ceremony for Vijay as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu”
The transition of a cinema icon to Chief Minister reflects a recurring trend in Tamil Nadu politics, where film stardom often translates into political mobilization. The high voter turnout and the presence of high-profile cultural figures like Trisha Krishnan underscore the intersection of celebrity influence and democratic processes in the region.
