From a powerhouse actor in South Indian cinema to the administrative head and Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay Thalapathy's recent political transition has captivated countless fans and well-wishers—including his industry colleagues.

Sharing that admiration, star actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna recently met with him and reflected on their experience.

According to Indian media reports, the star duo met with the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister ahead of the release of their upcoming film Ranabali.

They subsequently posted several photos of the meeting on social media, expressing their joy over the encounter.

Taking to his X handle, Vijay Deverakonda shared that despite a busy schedule, Chief Minister Vijay warmly spent quality time with them. The meeting went beyond mere pleasantries, covering personal insights on life, work, and the world.

He wrote: "Spent a wonderful time with dearest Vijay Thalapathy Sir. Even after a busy day, he received us with so much love. He shared his personal experiences about life, work, and the world. With just this one meeting, he has become even dearer to me."

Actress Rashmika Mandanna also shared her experience on Instagram alongside the same photographs. She recalled admiring Vijay on screen for years before getting the opportunity to work with him, adding that seeing him take on the role of Chief Minister now makes her immensely proud.

"Met Vijay Sir after a long time," she wrote. "Having admired him as a fan for so long, then getting the chance to work alongside him, and now watching his journey as Chief Minister—this chapter is truly extraordinary. Sending you lots of love and best wishes."

The meeting between Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika, and Chief Minister Vijay comes at a time when audience anticipation for their new film Ranabali is steadily growing.

Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the film features Vijay Deverakonda as Singanamala Bobbili Ranabali, while Rashmika plays the role of his wife, Jayamma.