CM Vijay's childlike excitement over miniature EV car goes viral. Watch video
At a Chennai Secretariat meeting, Chief Minister Joseph Vijay was seen fiddling with a miniature VinFast VF 8 electric SUV presented by Pham Sanh Chau. The candid exchange drew amused reactions online as fans said it revealed his 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 examining and fiddling with a miniature electric SUV has gone viral on social media, with many calling it one of his most wholesome public moments.
The clip, widely shared on X, shows Pham Sanh Chau, Managing Director of Asia Vin Group, presenting Vijay with a highly detailed miniature replica of the VinFast VF 8 electric SUV during a meeting on electric vehicle investments in Tamil Nadu.
Seated at his desk, Vijay is seen carefully inspecting the model, opening all four doors, peering inside the cabin and examining its details before placing it back on the table. His curiosity and smile during the interaction quickly won over social media users.
Here's the video:
Fans flooded X with reactions, saying the moment brought out Vijay's "inner child." "Can't take the child out of the man," one user wrote. Another commented, "I would do the same too." A third user wrote, "No matter how old you get, a toy car will always be an emotion. Just men things."
Another fan joked, "He totally forgot he's the Chief Minister for a second. His inner kid popped out when he got that car!"
Here are some reactions:
The candid video comes at a busy time for Vijay, who is balancing his political responsibilities with the release of his final film, Jana Nayagan.
The H Vinoth directorial recently received an A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), ending months of uncertainty surrounding its release.
While the makers are yet to announce the worldwide release date officially, UK distributor Ahimsa Entertainment has confirmed that the film will hit theatres there on July 24, with advance bookings already underway. The film is expected to release in India around the same time.
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 examining and fiddling with a miniature electric SUV has gone viral on social media, with many calling it one of his most wholesome public moments.
The clip, widely shared on X, shows Pham Sanh Chau, Managing Director of Asia Vin Group, presenting Vijay with a highly detailed miniature replica of the VinFast VF 8 electric SUV during a meeting on electric vehicle investments in Tamil Nadu.
Seated at his desk, Vijay is seen carefully inspecting the model, opening all four doors, peering inside the cabin and examining its details before placing it back on the table. His curiosity and smile during the interaction quickly won over social media users.
Here's the video:
Fans flooded X with reactions, saying the moment brought out Vijay's "inner child." "Can't take the child out of the man," one user wrote. Another commented, "I would do the same too." A third user wrote, "No matter how old you get, a toy car will always be an emotion. Just men things."
Another fan joked, "He totally forgot he's the Chief Minister for a second. His inner kid popped out when he got that car!"
Here are some reactions:
The candid video comes at a busy time for Vijay, who is balancing his political responsibilities with the release of his final film, Jana Nayagan.
The H Vinoth directorial recently received an A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), ending months of uncertainty surrounding its release.
While the makers are yet to announce the worldwide release date officially, UK distributor Ahimsa Entertainment has confirmed that the film will hit theatres there on July 24, with advance bookings already underway. The film is expected to release in India around the same time.
