The state of Tamil Nadu witnessed history after Vijay took oath as the Chief Minister of the state on May 10, after sweeping the assembly elections 2026. As Vijay now takes on his new role as the head of state, here's looking back at Indian film celebrities who took charge as the Chief Ministers of their respective states.

Even after the Election Commission asked Chief Secretaries of all states and Union Territories to ban victory processions during and after counting of votes, party workers of victorious parties were seen celebrating as they went about violating COVID-19 norms amid the second-wave in the country. (All Photos: Pallav Paliwal, AFP)