Chief Minister and former actor Vijay turns 52: a collection of stories on the TVK chief (opens original article in a new tab)

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay celebrates his 52nd birthday after transitioning from a 40-year acting career to politics, where his party won the 2026 Assembly elections.

• Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay turns 52 on June 22, 2026.
• Vijay transitioned from a 40-year acting career in Tamil cinema to politics, founding the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party.
• TVK won the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, leading to Vijay's appointment as Chief Minister on May 10, 2026.