Who is Jagadish Palanisamy? Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s ‘die-hard fan’ becomes his ‘private secretary’ | Today’s news
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s close aide and “die-hard fan” Jagadish Palanisamy has been appointed as his “private secretary”.
Palanisamy took to Instagram on Monday to wish Thalapathy Vijay a happy birthday and shared a heartfelt note. He said: “18 years ago I stood in line as a die-hard fan hoping to get a picture with you.”
“Now, I stand beside you as the “Private Secretary to the Honorable Chief Minister” of the state. Life has come full circle ❤️ I owe you everything I am today,” Instagram post read.
He added, “No matter how low I feel, your perfect aura just changes things for me in a positive way, with a smile. The energy you gave me to run faster during my tough days is something I can’t put into words.”
“Happy birthday to my God – #ThalapathyVijay Anna. Wishing you greater heights and a glorious journey ahead with the people of Tamil Nadu @cmotamilnadu #HBDCMJosephVijay,” Palanisamy wrote in his message.
Who is Jagadish Palanisamy?
Palanisamy was an associate of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay for more than a decade during his film career and head of a talent management company, The Hindu reported. He is also a film producer.
According to the report, Palanisamy was appointed by the state government on 12 May 2026, two days after Vijay assumed the office of Chief Minister.
However, Palanisamy announced the government’s appointment order in a social media post wishing Vijay on his birthday on Monday (June 22). The order was then widely circulated on social media platforms.
Palanisamy’s Instagram bio read: “Private Secretary to Hon’ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay.”
Jagadish is also known as the founder of a celebrity management company.
“With more than a decade and a half of experience in the film industry, he (Jagadish) ventured into film production and co-produced Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Master’ directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj,” says the celebrity management company’s website.
Further, the website describes Palanisam’s career: “2023 brought another widely anticipated association as he tied up with Seven Screen Studios as a co-producer for #Thalapathy67’s most anticipated film of the year titled ‘Leo’ starring Thalapathy Vijay, Sanjay Dutt and Trisha directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.”
How did Jagadish become part of Vijay’s inner circle?
According to the Sunday Guardian, Jagadish’s career in the entertainment industry began when he started working alongside a popular comedian and public speaker.
He eventually moved into the film industry and worked with a leading music composer where he gradually built strong relationships within Tamil cinema, the report added.
These connections brought him closer to Vijay’s professional circle.
He eventually became Vijay’s manager and handled his professional affairs.
