On Vijay’s 52nd birthday on June 22, wishes poured in for the actor-turned-politician from his close aides, industry friends, as well as fans. However, one of the most wholesome and heartwarming wishes came from Jagadish Palanisamy, who was once a fan standing in a crowd hoping to get a photograph with the actor. Today, that fan stands beside him as the Private Secretary to the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Jagadish Palanisamy appointed as Vijay’s secretary
Jagadish, a long-time associate of C Joseph Vijay has officially been appointed as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Private Secretary. It marks a major milestone in his journey that began with fandom. It soon turned into one of the closest professional relationships in Tamil Nadu politics and entertainment.
18 years ago, I stood in line as a die-hard fan, hoping for a photo with you. Now, Standing beside you as “The Private Secretary to the Hon’ble Chief Minister” of the State. Life has come full circle ❤️ I owe you everything for who I am today.
Doesn’t matter how low I feel,… pic.twitter.com/jWRHMRvlAU
— Jagadish (@Jagadishbliss) June 22, 2026
On Vijay’s birthday, Jagadish took to X to share an emotional note reflecting on how far he has come. In the post, he wrote, “Eighteen years ago, I stood in line as a die-hard fan, hoping for a photo with you. Now, I stand beside you as the Private Secretary to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of the State. Life has come full circle. I owe you everything for who I am today.”
He also affectionately referred to him as his “God” and “Thalapathy Vijay Anna,” while thanking the actor for shaping his life and career.
Who is Jagadish Palanisamy?
Notably, Jagadish’s career in the entertainment industry started when he began working alongside a popular comedian and public speaker. Eventually, he moved into the industry and worked with a leading music composer. That’s where he gradually built strong relationships within Tamil cinema.
His connections eventually brought him closer to Vijay’s professional circle, and he went on to become Vijay’s manager, handling his professional affairs. For more than a decade, Jagadish has reportedly been involved in coordinating his projects, managing media relations, overseeing public appearances and helping shape Vijay’s public image.
Apart from his association with Vijay, Jagadish is also the founder of a celebrity management company. Over the years, he has expanded his portfolio, representing several prominent South Indian actors and entertainment celebrities. His company has also reportedly moved beyond artist management into content creation, music videos and film production.
