Chennai, May 10, 2026: In a historic moment for Tamil Nadu politics, actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay (Thalapathy Vijay) was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai. His party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), ended decades of Dravidian party dominance by emerging as the single largest party in the 2026 Assembly elections.
Tamil Nadu’s new Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is one of the biggest stars of Tamil cinema, who has dominated Kollywood for the past 30 years. After making his debut as a child star in the 1984 film ‘Vetri’, he made his debut as a hero in his father S.A. Chandrasekhar’s ‘Naalaiya Theerup’ in 1992. In his career spanning over three decades, he has acted in 68 films as the hero, making him the highest-paid actor in Tamil cinema. His 69th film ‘Jana Nayagan’ is yet to be released.
Vijay took oath alongside nine TVK ministers, forming a compact initial cabinet that blends veteran experience, young leaders, professionals, and loyal strategists. This marks the first non-DMK/non-AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu in nearly six decades.
Full List of Ministers in Vijay’s TVK Cabinet (Sworn in on May 10, 2026)
- C. Joseph Vijay – Chief Minister
- Likely to hold key portfolios including Home (Police), Public Administration, and General Administration. Vijay won from Perambur and Tiruchi East constituencies.
- N. Anand (Bussy N. Anand) – Cabinet Minister
- TVK General Secretary and one of Vijay’s closest aides. Former head of Vijay Makkal Iyakkam. Elected from Thyagaraya Nagar (T. Nagar). Expected to handle major portfolios like Industries & Transport or Municipal Administration.
- Aadhav Arjuna – Cabinet Minister
- Prominent face of TVK, basketball player, and sports administrator. Elected from Villivakkam. Likely to get Sports, Youth Welfare, or Prohibition & Excise.
- K.A. Sengottaiyan – Cabinet Minister
- Senior-most leader with decades of experience (ex-AIADMK). Elected from Gobichettipalayam. Strong contender for Public Works, School Education, or Higher Education.
- K.G. Arunraj (Dr. KG Arunraj / Arun Raj) – Cabinet Minister
- Retired IRS officer and professional. Expected to handle Finance, Commercial Taxes, or technical portfolios.
- P. Venkataramanan (Venkatraman) – Cabinet Minister
- TVK Treasurer. Likely for School Education or allied departments.
- C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar (R. Nirmalkumar) – Cabinet Minister
- Key strategist. Elected from Thirupparankundram. Expected for Electricity or infrastructure-related roles.
- A. Rajmohan (Rajmohan) – Cabinet Minister
- Elected from Egmore. Part of the digital and youth outreach team.
- T.K. Prabhu – Cabinet Minister
- Elected from Karaikudi.
- S. Keerthana – Cabinet Minister (One of the youngest)
- Elected from Sivakasi. Represents the fresh, youth face of the cabinet.
Note: Portfolios are expected to be formally allocated soon. Reports indicate a mix of experience and new energy, with emphasis on clean governance, audits, and development.
Significance of This Cabinet
- Mix of Youth & Experience: Includes veterans like Sengottaiyan and young/first-time leaders like Keerthana.
- Professionals & Loyalists: Features ex-IRS officers, sports personalities, digital strategists, and close aides of Vijay.
- Historic Shift: TVK’s victory with around 108 seats (with alliance support) broke the long-standing DMK-AIADMK duopoly.
This cabinet is being seen as a “Cabinet of Firsts” — signalling a fresh approach to governance in Tamil Nadu. Fans and supporters celebrated massively at the swearing-in ceremony, turning it into a grand public event.
Stay tuned for updates on portfolio allocation and the first policy announcements from the new TVK government.
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Tags: Vijay CM 2026 | TVK Cabinet List | Tamil Nadu New Government | Thalapathy Vijay Ministers | TVK Victory 2026
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