Thalapathy Vijay took the oath of office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday.
The swearing-in ceremony marks a historic political shift in the region. Vijay's victory ends six decades of dominance by Dravidian parties, signaling a fundamental change in the state's governance and political alignment [5].
The ceremony took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, where the Governor of Tamil Nadu administered the oath [1, 2]. Thousands of supporters gathered at the venue to witness the transition of power [3]. Rahul Gandhi was also present at the event alongside other top coalition leaders [1].
Vijay formed his new government with nine TVK cabinet ministers who were sworn in alongside him [3, 6]. The TVK secured the necessary majority to lead the state, which requires 118 seats [4].
The event was characterized by loud cheers from supporters as the actor-politician transitioned from the film industry to the highest executive office in the state [2]. This victory establishes the TVK as the primary political force in Tamil Nadu, displacing the long-standing influence of established regional parties [5].
“Vijay's victory ends six decades of dominance by Dravidian parties”
The rise of Thalapathy Vijay and the TVK represents a break from the traditional bipolarity of Tamil Nadu politics, which has been controlled by Dravidian ideologies for 60 years. By securing the 118-seat majority mark, Vijay has transitioned from a cinematic icon to a legitimate political heavyweight, potentially altering the electoral map for future regional and national contests in southern India.
