Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor-turned-politician Vijay led the state’s Independence Day celebrations at Fort St George in Chennai, hoisting the Tricolour and taking the salute at the guard of honour. While the ceremony marked Vijay’s first Independence Day as Chief Minister, actor Trisha’s presence alongside his parents also drew significant attention. Her participation and visible gestures towards Vijay became a talking point amid ongoing political criticism and social-media trolling.