Key facts
- Born
- 22 June 1974, Chennai
- State of birth
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Sector
- Politics & governance
- Profession
- Indian politician and former actor (born 1974)
- Gender
- Male
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Biography
Chandrasekaran Joseph Vijay is an Indian politician and former actor who is currently serving as the ninth chief minister of Tamil Nadu since May 2026. He is the founder and president of the political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Prior to entering politics, he was a leading actor in Tamil cinema and among the highest-paid actors in India, having won numerous accolades including multiple Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and South Indian International Movie Awards.
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Timeline
- 1974Born in Chennai
- 1998Awarded the Kalaimamani
- 2007Awarded the honorary doctorate
- 2026Becomes Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
- 2026Becomes Member of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
- 2026Becomes Member of the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
- 2026Becomes Minister of Public Department, Tamil Nadu
Sources & licences
- English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · 3/5
- हिंदी विकिपीडिया (CC BY-SA 4.0) · 3/5
- Wikidata (CC0) · 3/5