Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Chandrasekar Joseph Vijay on becoming the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, highlighting the cultural and historical ties between Malaysia and the southern Indian state.
Vijay's victory came after a closely watched assembly election in which his party campaigned on anti-corruption promises, youth mobilisation and political change.
The election marked the actor's formal transition from cinema superstar to full-time politician, with his campaign drawing strong support from young and first-time voters.
In a post on X, Ibrahim reflected on Vijay's popularity as an actor, saying fans had for years watched him defeat corrupt politicians and villains on screen.
The 51-year-old actor-turned-politician was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister on Sunday.
