Trisha Krishnan found herself at the centre of online discussions after attending the swearing-in ceremony of actor-turned-politician Vijay, who officially took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
While many fans celebrated the historic political moment and praised Trisha’s appearance at the event, sections of social media questioned her presence, leading to widespread debate online.
The grand ceremony took place at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and witnessed the attendance of political leaders, film personalities and supporters from across the state. However, among the many guests present, Trisha quickly became one of the most talked-about names on social media platforms.
Trisha’s appearance draws attention online
Videos and photographs from the oath-taking ceremony began circulating online shortly after the event started. Trisha arrived dressed in a pastel blue silk saree and was seen greeting members of Vijay’s family, including his mother Shobha Chandrasekhar.
Several fans praised the actor for attending the ceremony and called her one of the “show stealers” of the event. Clips of her walking into the venue and interacting with guests quickly gained traction online, especially among Tamil cinema fans.
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However, not all reactions were positive. Some users questioned why Trisha attended the political event and shared posts asking, “Why is she there?” The criticism soon turned into a trending discussion across entertainment and fan pages.
Social media speculation grows
The conversation gained further momentum because Vijay’s wife Sangeetha and their children were reportedly absent from the ceremony. Their absence became a major talking point online and led to renewed speculation surrounding Vijay’s personal life.
Social media users began drawing comparisons between Trisha’s presence and the absence of Vijay’s immediate family members, adding to ongoing rumours that have circulated online for years regarding the actor and Trisha’s friendship.
Despite the speculation, neither Vijay nor Trisha addressed the online chatter. Both celebrities have maintained silence over personal rumours in the past as well.
A long professional association
Trisha and Vijay have shared screen space in several successful Tamil films over the years and are considered one of the industry’s most popular on-screen pairs. Their collaborations have often received strong fan support and contributed to their popularity in Tamil cinema.
Because of their long-standing professional relationship and public appearances together over the years, Trisha’s attendance at the ceremony did not come as a surprise to many fans. Supporters online defended her presence, saying she attended the event as a close friend and colleague from the film industry.
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Before the ceremony, Trisha briefly spoke to NewsX ,expressed excitement about attending the swearing-in event. She simply said, “Thank you, looking forward,” before entering the venue.
Fans defend the actor online
As criticism grew online, many fans came forward in support of Trisha and criticised trolls for targeting her unnecessarily. Several social media users pointed out that multiple actors and celebrities attended the ceremony and questioned why Trisha alone became the focus of public discussion.
Supporters also highlighted her long association with Vijay and noted that actors attending political or public events involving industry colleagues is not uncommon in Tamil cinema.
Meanwhile, the oath-taking ceremony itself marked a major moment in Vijay’s political journey, with massive crowds, extensive media coverage and celebrity attendance dominating headlines throughout the day. However, alongside the political developments, Trisha’s appearance unexpectedly became one of the most viral talking points from the event.
