Actor Khushbu Sundar felicitates Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, calls it emotional moment

Actor and BJP member Khushbu Sundar met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay at the Secretariat on Monday in her capacity as president of the Small Screen Producers Council (STEPS). The meeting drew attention not only for its official context but also for Khushbu’s personal remarks about Vijay after the interaction.

Sharing photographs from the meeting, Khushbu said she and her delegation had the “honour and privilege” of meeting the Chief Minister and felicitating him. In her post, she described seeing Vijay behind the Chief Minister’s desk as an emotional moment, calling him her “younger brother” and adding that the bond of mutual respect remains unchanged despite his new political role.

What did Khushbu Sundar say after meeting Vijay?

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Khushbu said she felt “very emotional” seeing Vijay in his new position as Chief Minister. She added that it felt surreal to see someone she has known personally now leading the state government, while emphasising warmth and respect in their interaction.

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She also noted that the meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere, with discussions centred around the purpose of the STEPS delegation’s visit.

Why is this meeting drawing attention?

The interaction comes at a time when several figures from the Tamil film industry are increasingly engaging with Vijay’s political journey and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Despite varied ideological backgrounds, industry names have been seen expressing support or maintaining cordial ties with the actor-turned-politician.

Vijay’s entry into politics places him among a long line of Tamil cinema personalities who transitioned into leadership roles, including NT Rama Rao, MG Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa. His party’s growing visibility continues alongside developments in his film career, including ongoing uncertainty around the release of Jana Nayagan, which has faced delays and piracy-related setbacks.

What next for Vijay’s film and political journey?

While Vijay’s political engagements continue to draw public attention, his upcoming film Jana Nayagan remains in limbo, with no official confirmation on its release date from the makers. The film, featuring Mamitha Baiju, Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol, has been subject to delays and online leaks, keeping it in the news even as his political profile rises.

Meanwhile, Khushbu’s remarks have added a personal dimension to a meeting that is otherwise being viewed through a political and cultural lens.