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. Wikipedia's most-read article for 2 days in a row: 1,059,504 views in all, peaking at 731,537 on May 10, 2026. Sun, May 10: 731,537 views Mon, May 11: 327,967 views Wiki link