Actor Vishal urges CM Vijay to prioritise basics like roads, storm drains
Synopsis
Actor Vishal's congratulatory message to newly sworn-in CM Vijay came with a sharp civic reality check: 30 years of road decay, persistent waterlogging, and absent storm drains remain unfixed. His public request for mobile toilets for women constables signals that Tamil Nadu's entertainment sector expects the actor-turned-politician to move beyond symbolism to street-level governance.
Key Takeaways
Actor Vishal congratulated Chief Minister Vijay on taking oath as Tamil Nadu CM .
Vishal flagged chronic civic issues: roads unchanged for 30 years , persistent waterlogging, and absent storm water drains.
He publicly requested the CM to provide mobile toilets for women constables deployed during official movements.
Actor and director S J Suryah also congratulated Vijay , calling him the "youngest leader" to hold the post.
Vishal emphasised that addressing foundational infrastructure could set Vijay's tenure apart from predecessors.
Actor Vishal on Sunday congratulated Chief Minister Vijay on taking oath as Tamil Nadu's chief minister, but used the occasion to flag pressing civic concerns that he believes should take priority in the new administration's agenda.
In a post on social media, Vishal wrote: "Congratulations to our honourable chief minister #ThalapathyVijay as I always love to call him for taking oath as the next chief minister of #TamilNadu and so happy to see a personality from our fraternity to lead the government. Best wishes to all the elected MLAs and future ministers. May this be the golden era of our state."
Civic Infrastructure Concerns
Beyond felicitations, Vishal raised specific governance issues, requesting the new CM to address chronic infrastructure failures. He wrote, "Dear #CM Vijay sir, proud to add sir to the person I know for the last 32 years. Requesting you for the following. As a voter, would like to see you taking stock of the lady/woman constables who stand in the heat unnecessarily when a CM leaves his/her house to go to the secretariat. Request you to provide them mobile toilets."
Long-Standing Neglect
Vishal highlighted issues that have persisted across multiple administrations. "Yes, there are promises to be met. But the basics like mending roads, which has been the same (for the) last 30 years with water logging, making sure the elusive storm water drains come into existence and also the list as common man goes on," he noted. He added that attending to such foundational concerns "will make a mark which no leader has attended to till date."
Industry Celebrates New Leadership
Beyond Vishal's message, other film personalities extended wishes to the new CM. Actor and director S J Suryah, who has previously helmed Vijay in films, wrote on social media: "Congratulations to my friend, actor Izhaya thazhapathy, then Thalapathy, now the youngest leader, Our Honourable Chief Minister Of TamilNadu @TVKVijayHQ sir. Happy seeing you sitting on THE CHAIR."
The outpouring of support from the entertainment fraternity underscores Vijay's cross-industry standing ahead of what observers view as a critical first 100 days for the new administration's credibility on delivery.
Point of View
Tamil Nadu's entertainment sector is signalling that Vijay will be judged not on symbolism — an actor-CM is already historic — but on unglamorous basics. Roads, waterlogging, and constable welfare are not headline-grabbing, but they are the state's chronic failures. If Vijay can crack these, he breaks the pattern. If he doesn't, the goodwill from his fraternity will evaporate fast.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did actor Vishal say in his message to CM Vijay?
Vishal congratulated Vijay on becoming Tamil Nadu CM and expressed hope for a "golden era" of the state. He also flagged specific governance concerns, including chronic road decay, waterlogging, and absent storm drains that have persisted for 30 years, and requested mobile toilets for women constables.
Which civic issues did Vishal highlight?
Vishal raised three main concerns: roads that have remained unchanged for 30 years , persistent waterlogging, and the absence of functional storm water drains across the state.
What did Vishal request regarding women constables?
Vishal requested CM Vijay to provide mobile toilets for lady and woman constables who stand in the heat during the CM's official movements to the secretariat.
Did other film personalities congratulate CM Vijay?
Yes, actor and director S J Suryah , who has directed Vijay in films, publicly congratulated him on social media, calling him the "youngest leader" to assume the post of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister .
