Overview
- A government order signed by the principal secretary formally named Jagadish Palanisamy as Private Secretary (Political) to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on May 12, 2026.
- Palanisamy posted a personal message on social media that revealed the May 12 order on June 22, 2026 and framed his rise from fan to close aide.
- He is the founder of celebrity management firm The Route and has production credits on films tied to Vijay, including work on Master and contributions to Leo.
- Reporting describes Palanisamy as an operational member of Vijay’s team who handled election strategy, media operations and celebrity coordination, and one outlet reported his name on private-flight manifests with limited corroboration.
- The appointment follows a separate May 12 OSD naming of an astrologer that was revoked the next day and has fueled calls for clearer disclosure of government staff roles and formal duties to avoid confusion about official authority.