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Samantha Ruth Prabhu meets CM Vijay, says 'never meant to be just a hero on screen'

Samantha praised Vijay’s shift from cinema to public office and said his journey shows the courage to begin again, as she shared two photos on Instagram.

  • On Wednesday, actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu met with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, reuniting with the former co-stars after years of shared cinematic success.
  • The pair first starred together in the 2014 film Kaththi, directed by AR Murugadoss, before reuniting for Theri and Mersal , which became major box office hits.
  • Vijay assumed office as the 22nd Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026, after his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, secured 108 seats in the legislative assembly election.
  • Samantha shared photos of the meeting, writing that she felt an "immense sense of happiness" and praised the "courage it takes to step into a completely new arena."
  • Fans reacted with excitement to the reunion photos, calling the post "OMG Cutest Post," while Samantha wished Vijay "strength, wisdom and the courage to stay the course.
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Indian Express broke the news in India on Monday, June 15, 2026.
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