Superstar Rajinikanth has once again grabbed attention by not reacting to a question about Vijay, who recently made history by becoming the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
When media personnel recently asked Rajinikanth about Vijay becoming the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in May 2026, the veteran actor chose not to respond verbally. Instead, he simply smiled and walked away, leaving fans and political observers speculating about the meaning behind his silence.
Silent Reaction Goes Viral on Social Media
The moment quickly went viral on social media, with several fans interpreting the reaction in different ways. Some believe Rajinikanth intentionally avoided commenting due to personal or political reasons. Others pointed out that the superstar has often preferred to stay away from direct political statements and controversial discussions.
Past Tensions Between Rajinikanth and TVK
Interestingly, before the elections, Rajinikanth had reportedly expressed disappointment over certain remarks made by members of Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) regarding his past political journey. However, TVK representatives later clarified that their comments had been misunderstood and taken out of context.
Despite that episode, Rajinikanth publicly congratulated Vijay on social media after TVK’s historic performance in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
For years, comparisons between Rajinikanth and Vijay have remained a constant topic among fans, especially after Vijay reached a massive level of stardom over the last decade with several blockbuster hits. Even though there is a significant age gap between the two stars, discussions surrounding their influence, fan following, and mass appeal have continued both in cinema and now in politics.
Vijay’s Historic Rise as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
Vijay officially took oath as the 9th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, where Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy.
In the April 2026 Assembly elections, TVK emerged as the single-largest party by winning 108 seats in the 234-member Assembly. To cross the majority mark of 118, Vijay secured support from the Indian National Congress, Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, and Indian Union Muslim League, taking the alliance strength to 120 MLAs.
While Vijay’s political rise continues to dominate headlines, Rajinikanth’s silent reaction has now become another major talking point among fans and political circles alike.