Vijay’s Birthday: Journey from cinema to becoming Chief Minister
Vijay’s first birthday as Chief Minister
Today is Vijay’s birthday, which holds special significance for him as he is celebrating it for the first time as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. After making his mark in cinema, Vijay has now become active in politics. This year, his party achieved a spectacular victory in the assembly elections, due to which he created history. Today, on June 22, we take a look at his journey, which spans from cinema to politics.
Started career as a child artist
Vijay has worked in more than 68 films in the last three decades, most of which have been successful. His real name is Joseph Vijay Chandrashekhar, and he was born on 22 June 1974. His father S.A. Chandrashekhar is a famous director, while his mother Shobha Chandrashekhar is a playback singer. Vijay started his career as a child artist.
Started as a lead actor at the age of 18
Vijay’s first film was *Nalaiya Thirpu*, which he signed at the age of 18. After this he worked in many hit films, like *Rajavin Paarvai*, *Minsara Kanna*, and *Beast*. His recent film *Leo* was a hit at the box office. Vijay’s next film is *Jaana Nayakan*, which has not been released yet due to censor certificate issues.
Vijay’s property
Vijay lives a luxurious life and is considered an A-list star in the Tamil film industry. According to reports, he charges ₹65 crore to ₹100 crore for every film. His luxurious bungalow is located on East Coast Road, Chennai, which is worth around ₹80 crore.
Journey to victory in politics
Vijay entered politics with his party ‘Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam’ (TVK). He announced the name of his party in February 2024 and decided to contest the 2026 assembly elections. His party’s first rally took place on October 27, 2024, and after a landslide victory in the assembly elections, he took oath as chief minister on May 10, 2026.
Vijay’s personal life
Vijay’s personal life has also been a topic of discussion. He married his fan Sangeeta, but later they got divorced. There is also talk of an affair between him and actress Trisha Krishnan. Trisha was present at the ceremony where Vijay took oath as the Chief Minister.
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