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Rajinikanth Clarifies He Is Not Jealous of Vijay Becoming Tamil Nadu CM

He said his meeting with MK Stalin was friendly and denied trying to broker a deal or envying Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.

  • On Sunday, Superstar Rajinikanth dismissed claims of jealousy toward Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, clarifying that his recent meeting with DMK leader Stalin was a 'friendly interaction' with no political agenda.
  • Vijay's TVK party secured 108 seats in the April 23 elections, defeating major Dravidian parties DMK and AIADMK after 60 years of their dominance in Tamil Nadu politics.
  • Addressing rumors at his Poes Garden residence in Chennai, Rajinikanth noted a 25-year age gap and argued that Vijay's achievements at 52 surpass those of legendary matinee idols MGR and NTR.
  • Stalin's defeat in Kulathur prompted Rajinikanth to emphasize their friendship is 'beyond politics,' and he conveyed immediate congratulations to the new Chief Minister following the election results.
  • Rajinikanth suggested Vijay should be given two years to prove himself, joking that he might only feel envy 'if Kamal Haasan became the CM, I might get jealous.
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dtnext.in broke the news in India on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
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