Chief Minister and former actor Vijay turns 52: a collection of stories on the TVK chief

C. Joseph Vijay, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, former actor and president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, is celebrating his 52nd birthday on Monday, June 22, 2026. Affectionately called ‘Thalapathy’ by his fans, Vijay was considered one of the most successful actors in Tamil cinema before entering politics.

A star who has appeared in 68 films, she has captivated millions of Tamil cinema fans with a career spanning almost four decades. After taking on several roles as a child actor in films directed by his father SA Chandrasekhar, Vijay made his debut as a leading man in 1992, at the age of 18. Naalaiya Theerpu. The actor starred in many important films in the late 90s. Coimbatore Mappillai, Poove Unakkaga, Love Today, Kadhalukku Mariyadhai, from priyamuAnd Thullatha Manamum Thullumbecoming a much sought-after Tamil actor at the turn of the century.

Vijay continued acting in romantic dramas in the early 2000s. Kannukkul Nilavu, kushi, Priyamaanavale And Shah JahanBefore slowly turning into an action hero like his contemporaries. It was the age of the angry young man in Tamil cinema, after all. With action movies like Thirumalai, gilli, Thirupaachi, shivakasiAnd pokkiri The sign of becoming a blockbuster was clear: A superstar was being born.

Despite facing several setbacks and failures in the late 2000s, Vijay made a spectacular comeback. Nanban And Thuppakki He became a superstar of Tamil cinema in the early 2010s and was known for having fans across all age groups.

Vijay is currently at a crucial phase of his career and has announced his retirement from films with his yet-to-be-released film opposite H Vinoth. Jana Nayaganwas his last and had entered politics with his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.

In the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, TVK won a majority of seats to form the government. Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026.

Here is a collection of stories about Vijay on his 52nd birthday today.