Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

C. Joseph Vijay is an Indian politician and former actor who serves as the President of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party. After a successful career in the Tamil film industry, he transitioned into politics by founding the TVK in 2024. He advocates for secularism, social justice, and egalitarianism, positioning his party as a centre-left alternative in Tamil Nadu. In 2026, he was elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly representing the Perambur constituency, leading his party to become the single largest force in the state legislature.