Rajinikanth chose to stay silent when asked about Vijay becoming the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
On Tuesday (May 12), Rajinikanth was seen arriving at Chennai airport, where he was surrounded by reporters. In videos that have now gone viral online, the actor was asked for his reaction to Vijay taking charge as the state’s new Chief Minister.
However, Rajinikanth did not offer any comment. Instead, he simply smiled, folded his hands in greeting, and walked ahead without answering the question.
Tamil Nadu: Superstar Rajinikanth smiles and leaves without responding when asked about Joseph Vijay becoming Chief Minister.
Mentalaan 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/d4BSNLaXrQ
— K. (@Reddington94_) May 12, 2026
When Rajinikanth Congratulated Vijay
While Rajinikanth chose not to react this time, he had earlier congratulated Vijay after the Tamil Nadu election results were announced on May 4.
“My congratulations to Thiru Vijay, President of the victorious Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, and to the members of his party, on their resounding victory in the recently concluded Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections,” he had written on X.
நடந்து முடிந்த தமிழக சட்டமன்றத் தேர்தலில் பெரும் வெற்றி பெற்ற தமிழக வெற்றிக் கழகத் தலைவர் திரு விஜய் அவர்களுக்கும், அவர் கட்சியினருக்கும் என்னுடைய வாழ்த்துகள். @TVKVijayHQ
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) May 4, 2026
Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday (May 10), after his party secured the majority needed to form the government.
The swearing-in ceremony was held at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, where Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office.
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