Actor Vijay Deverakonda and his wife, actress Rashmika Mandanna, met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, the actor-turned-politician widely known as Thalapathy Vijay. Deverakonda shared glimpses of the meeting on Instagram on Monday, along with a note praising the Chief Minister.

The Photos

In one photo, Deverakonda and the Chief Minister share a warm embrace. In another, the CM poses with Deverakonda and Rashmika. A third shows the three in conversation, all of them smiling.

What Deverakonda Wrote

Deverakonda captioned the post by saying he had a wonderful time with Thalapathy Vijay. He said the Chief Minister welcomed them with a great deal of love despite a tiring day, and shared personal insights about life, work and the world. He added that after just one meeting, “sir has become my favourite,” and signed off with love and respect until their next meeting.

Fans React

Users flooded the post with reactions. Many referred to the couple by their fan-given name “Virosh,” with one writing “Virosh meets Vijay.” Others wrote “When both Vijays met,” “Rowdy Vijay meets Thalapathy Vijay” and “Three stars in one frame.”

Background

C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on May 10, 2026, after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as the single largest party in the Assembly election and formed a coalition government with support from other parties. He was one of Tamil Nadu’s biggest film stars before entering politics.

Why It Matters

Meetings between film personalities and political leaders draw attention in South Indian cinema, where the two worlds are closely linked. Because Vijay is both a star and the sitting Chief Minister, a visit like this reads as part fan moment and part industry courtesy. Deverakonda’s warm tone suggests the exchange was personal, though the source gives no sign of any official purpose.