Chennai | May 19, 2026: Actress Pooja Hegde and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay are once again trending across social media after their old behind-the-scenes video crossed a massive 200 million views online. The viral reel, originally shared during the election period, is now being widely discussed by fans, cinema audiences, and political followers.
The short video became popular because Pooja Hegde playfully hinted at Vijay becoming the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu even before the election results were announced. After Vijay officially took oath as Chief Minister, many users returned to the video and started calling it a “viral prediction that came true.”
According to social media tracking pages, the reel has already crossed more than 10.6 million likes and continues to gain millions of views daily. Earlier, the same video had reportedly collected over 6.5 million likes within just 18 hours of being uploaded, making it one of the fastest-growing celebrity reels in recent times.
Fans across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and X are sharing clips from the video along with edits, reaction posts, and political memes. Many supporters believe the popularity of the reel reflects Vijay’s unmatched fan following and strong connection with young audiences.
The viral moment has also increased attention around Pooja Hegde, who is known for maintaining a powerful social media presence. From glamorous photoshoots to casual behind-the-scenes videos, the actress regularly trends online for her engaging content.
Social media users are especially praising the natural chemistry and happy moments shared between Pooja Hegde and CM Vijay in the viral clip. Several fan pages described the video as a “historic internet moment” because it combined cinema excitement with political success.
Meanwhile, Vijay’s oath-taking ceremony as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister also became one of the biggest trending events in the country. The grand ceremony took place at Chennai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the presence of political leaders, film celebrities, family members, and thousands of supporters.
Actor Trisha Krishnan, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and several well-known personalities attended the event. Videos from the ceremony also went viral online, especially emotional moments during Vijay’s speech.
Political experts believe Vijay’s massive cinema popularity has played a major role in helping his political image grow rapidly across Tamil Nadu. His calm communication style, youth support, and strong online fan base continue to make him one of the most discussed public figures in India.
On the professional front, Pooja Hegde is preparing for the release of several upcoming films. She will next appear in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai alongside Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur. The film is expected to release in theatres on June 5.
Apart from that, she is also working on the Telugu project DQ41 with Dulquer Salmaan and the upcoming Tamil film Jana Nayagan starring CM Vijay. The actress also has Kanchana 4 in her upcoming lineup.
With the viral reel still dominating social media feeds, fans are now eagerly waiting for more collaborations between Pooja Hegde and CM Vijay both on-screen and online.
