Trisha Krishnan Salutes Tamil Nadu CM Vijay at Independence Day Event, Video Goes Viral
A video showing Trisha Krishnan saluting Tamil Nadu CM Vijay during the ceremony has gone viral on social media, drawing attention to her presence at Independence Day 2026 event.
Actress Trisha Krishnan attended Tamil Nadu's 80th Independence Day celebrations at Fort St George in Chennai on Saturday, where Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay hoisted the national flag. A video showing Trisha saluting Vijay during the ceremony has gone viral on social media, drawing attention to her presence at the state-level event, NDTV reported.
Trisha Attends Fort St George Ceremony
Trisha was among the notable guests at the Independence Day programme in Chennai. She attended the event with her mother, Uma Krishnan, and was seated in the front row alongside Vijay's parents, S.A. Chandrasekhar and Shoba Chandrasekhar. The actor was seen wearing a mustard-yellow saree during the ceremony. Her appearance and interaction with the Chief Minister were captured on video and subsequently circulated widely online. Trisha Krishnan REACTS to Being the ‘Common Factor’ in Vijay, Ajith Kumar and Suriya’s Highest-Grossing Films (View Post).
Trisha Krishnan Salutes Tamil Nadu CM Vijay at Independence Day Event
Trisha Krishnan Joins Independence Day Function in Chennai
Salute Becomes Viral Moment
During the proceedings, Trisha was seen saluting Vijay as he took part in the Independence Day ceremony. The brief exchange became one of the most discussed moments from the event after videos surfaced on social media. Reports also said that Vijay acknowledged Trisha and his parents during the ceremony. At the conclusion of the event, Trisha was seen waving goodbye as the Chief Minister left the venue.
Vijay's First Independence Day as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
The event was significant for Vijay as it was his first Independence Day ceremony as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. He hoisted the national flag at Fort St George and addressed the gathering. His speech focused on governance and the state's development priorities, including his government's stated commitment to tackling corruption. Trisha Krishnan Net Worth: Salary, Real Estate and More – How Rich Is the ‘South Queen’?.
Trisha's Presence Draws Attention
Trisha's appearance alongside members of Vijay's family has generated considerable interest online, particularly because the actor has worked with Vijay in several Tamil films.
However, the viral videos from the Independence Day ceremony show only the public interactions that took place during the official event. There has been no official statement from Trisha or Vijay regarding speculation surrounding their personal relationship. The actress's attendance was part of the public Independence Day programme, which brought together political leaders, officials and invited guests at Fort St George.
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