Astrologer Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel, who predicted actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay’s political rise before the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, has now been appointed as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to the new Chief Minister. The appointment comes days after Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) delivered a strong electoral performance that reshaped the state’s political landscape. Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel gained attention during the election campaign for confidently backing Vijay’s prospects at a time when many political observers remained uncertain about the newcomer party’s chances.
Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel's Vijay predictions that returned to focus after results
For months before the elections, Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel publicly claimed that Vijay’s horoscope pointed towards a major political breakthrough in Tamil Nadu. Through interviews, public appearances and online videos, he described Vijay’s political chart as a “tsunami”, suggesting that the actor would create a sweeping impact in the state’s politics.
He also spoke about the numerological significance of the name Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, linking it to favourable astrological combinations connected with Vijay’s birth details.
Once the election results were announced and TVK emerged as a major force, clips of those earlier predictions began circulating widely on social media.
Appointment after TVK’s breakthrough victory
The 2026 Assembly election results marked a dramatic shift in Tamil Nadu politics, weakening the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK while giving Vijay’s party a powerful entry into the state Assembly.
Amid the celebrations, Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel’s association with Vijay again came into public discussion after he was appointed Officer on Special Duty to the Chief Minister.
The move has attracted attention not only because of his astrological background, but also due to his visible support for Vijay throughout the election campaign.
Visit to Vijay’s residence after results
Soon after the results were declared, Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel visited Vijay’s residence in Chennai to congratulate him.
He arrived with a bouquet and was seen interacting with the actor-turned-politician. Photos and videos from the meeting quickly spread online and added to the buzz surrounding his appointment.
Supporters viewed the moment as symbolic, pointing to his long-standing predictions about Vijay’s political future.
More than an astrologer in TVK circles
Over the years, Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel has become a familiar face in political discussions linked to TVK. He has often appeared in television debates and media interactions where he mixed astrology with political commentary. During several discussions, he projected Vijay as a future Chief Minister and compared his political prospects with leaders such as M. K. Stalin and Edappadi K. Palaniswami. His visibility increased further as Vijay’s political campaign gathered momentum ahead of the elections.
Known figure in Tamil Nadu political circles
Rickey Radhan Pandit Vettrivel is regarded as a well-known spiritual mentor and astrologer in Tamil Nadu and is said to have influence in political and business circles. He has also been associated with former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa, who was known to consult him on important matters. Apart from political discussions, he remains active on social media, where he regularly shares astrology-related insights and predictions.
