Actor-Turned-CM Vijay Thalapathy Signs Free Electricity Order on Day One
Chennai, May 10, 2026In a dramatic first act as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, former Bollywood and Kollywood superstar Vijay Thalapathy — now leading his political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) — signed his first official government order within hours of taking the oath of office, launching a scheme to provide 200 units of free…
Chennai, May 10, 2026
In a dramatic first act as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, former Bollywood and Kollywood superstar Vijay Thalapathy — now leading his political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) — signed his first official government order within hours of taking the oath of office, launching a scheme to provide 200 units of free electricity to household consumers.
The move fulfils one of his most prominent campaign pledges and is seen as a bold signal that the actor-turned-politician intends to govern as decisively as he performed on screen. Under the scheme, all domestic consumers using up to 500 units per month will be eligible for the free electricity benefit.
Political analysts across India are closely watching Thalapathy’s early governance moves, as his landslide victory marked a historic shift in Tamil Nadu politics — ending the decades-long dominance of established regional parties.
The announcement has been widely welcomed by the public, with many viewing it as proof that Vijay’s campaign was more than just star power.
