CM Vijay’s childlike enthusiasm about the small EV car went viral. watch video
At the Chennai Secretariat meeting, Chief Minister Joseph Vijay was seen fiddling with a miniature VinFast VF8 electric SUV presented by Pham Sanh Chau. The candid exchange received amusing reactions online as fans said it revealed her playful side amid work and film commitments.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay gave fans a rare glimpse of his playful side during an official meeting at the Chennai Secretariat. A video of the actor-politician enthusiastically inspecting and playing with a miniature electric SUV has gone viral on social media, with many calling it one of his best public moments.
The clip, widely shared on Twitter, shows Pham Sanh Chau, managing director of Asia Vin Group, presenting a highly detailed miniature replica of the VinFast VF8 electric SUV to Vijay during a meeting on electric vehicle investment in Tamil Nadu.
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Sitting at his desk, Vijay is seen carefully inspecting the model, opening all four doors, peeking inside the cabin and checking its details before placing it back on the table. His curiosity and smile during the conversation instantly won the hearts of social media users.
Here is the video:
Fans flooded the exchange with reactions and said that the moment brought out Vijay’s “inner child”. One user wrote, “Can’t get the baby out of that guy.” Another commented, “I would do the same.” A third user wrote, “No matter how old you get, a toy car will always be a sentiment. Just man stuff.”
Another fan joked, “He completely forgot for a moment that he is the Chief Minister. When he got that car the child inside him came out!”
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The candid video comes at a busy time for Vijay, who is balancing his political responsibilities with the release of his last film. Jan Naygan.
The film, directed by H Vinoth, has recently received an A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), ending the uncertainty that had been going on for several months regarding its release.
Although the makers are yet to officially announce the worldwide release date, UK distributor Ahimsa Entertainment has confirmed that the film will release in theaters on July 24, with advance bookings already underway. The film is expected to release in India around the same time.