Who is Jagadish Palaniswamy? A look at Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s close aide and Private Secretary (opens original article in a new tab)

Jagadish Palanisamy, a film producer and long-time associate of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, was appointed as the Chief Minister's Private Secretary on June 22, 2026. He previously worked in film production and managed Vijay's social media during movie launches.

• Jagadish Palanisamy was appointed as Private Secretary to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on June 22, 2026.
• Palanisamy is a film producer and head of The Route, a company that produced Vijay's films Master and Leo.
• Palanisamy has been a long-time associate of Vijay, working in film production and managing his social media during movie launches.
• The Government Order for Palanisamy's appointment was shared by him on social media and widely circulated online.