Vijay’s father shared that there was a time when the family struggled even for basic necessities and food. Interestingly, Vijay himself had spoken about his father’s struggles during his first speech after becoming the “Jana Nayagan” of the state

Tamil actor-turned-politician Vijay officially took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday (May 10), marking a major moment in the state’s political history. The swearing-in ceremony, held in Chennai, witnessed the presence of political leaders, film personalities, and close family members.

Among those visibly emotional at the event was Vijay’s father, veteran filmmaker and actor SA Chandrasekhar. Speaking to the media after the ceremony, he expressed pride while opening up on his family’s journey and struggles over the years.

“What more can I ask for? My son has fulfilled my dream,” Chandrasekhar said while interacting with reporters after the oath-taking ceremony.

He also recalled the difficult phase of his life when Vijay, whose full name is C Joseph Vijay, was born in 1974. According to Chandrasekhar, he was then working in films in supporting roles and facing severe financial hardships.