Actor Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar founded the Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) party and won the 2026 Tamil Nadu state elections, becoming Chief Minister at age 51. His political rise was notably driven by social media engagement and his existing popularity as a cinema superstar. As newly elected Chief Minister, Vijay's administration faces immediate governance challenges including a reported debt burden, while sources differ on whether his political approach represents substantive change or continuation of entertainment-based influence.
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