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The current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is C. Joseph Vijay ²³⁵. He assumed office on May 10, 2026, following the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election ³⁵.

About C. Joseph Vijay

C. Joseph Vijay, often referred to simply as Vijay, is an Indian actor and politician ⁵. He is widely known by his fans as "Thalapathy" (Leader) ⁵. Prior to his political career, Vijay had a prominent career in the Indian film industry.

Role and Responsibilities

As the Chief Minister, Vijay is the head of government for the Indian state of Tamil Nadu ¹. While the Governor is the de jure head of the state, the de facto authority and executive power rest with the Chief Minister ¹.

His portfolio includes several key areas:

• Public and General Administration ²
• Indian Administrative Service (IAS) ²
• Indian Police Service (IPS) ²
• Indian Forest Service ²
• District Revenue Officers ²
• Police and Home Affairs ²
• Special Programme Implementation ²
• Special Initiatives ²
• Poverty Alleviation and Rural Indebtedness ²
• Youth Welfare ²
• Welfare ²

Vijay's ministry, known as the C. Joseph Vijay ministry, was constituted after the 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly elections in 2026 ³. He leads the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party ⁷.