Vijay Declares ₹648.86 Crore Assets in Election Affidavit, Massive Cash Holdings Draw Attention

Actor turned politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar has drawn significant attention after his election affidavit revealed a massive declared wealth of ₹648.86 crore , placing him among some of the wealthiest entrants in the political space.

The filing, made as he contested from Chennai’s Perambur constituency under the banner of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, shows a detailed breakup of assets that is as striking as it is unusual in scale.

According to the disclosure, Vijay’s total assets are divided into ₹426 crore in movable assets and ₹222 crore in immovable properties . What stands out most is his strong liquidity position, with nearly ₹330 crore parked in bank deposits , including an extraordinary ₹213 crore in a single savings account at Indian Overseas Bank.

Beyond cash holdings, the affidavit also lists ₹110 crore in fixed deposits , while investments in equities remain relatively minimal at around ₹19 lakh , indicating a conservative approach to the stock market.

His declared wealth further includes ₹6.47 crore in gold and diamond assets , along with luxury vehicles valued at approximately ₹13.5 crore , featuring high end models such as the BMW i7. On the liabilities side, the total stands at around ₹7.6 crore , largely linked to tax related dues.

The disclosure has sparked wide discussion among political observers and financial commentators, especially given Vijay’s transition from one of the highest paid figures in the film industry to a full time political leader. At the peak of his film career, reports had placed his annual earnings at over ₹200 crore , underscoring the scale of his financial shift into public life.

While the figures continue to circulate widely, the affidavit offers a rare, detailed glimpse into the financial profile of a celebrity politician stepping deeper into electoral politics.