Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu since 2026 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. 519,672 views on May 5, 2026 — Wikipedia's most-read article that day. Also most read: 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election, Cinco de Mayo, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Wiki link