Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's film, 'Jana Nayagan', released on July 23, became the first film led by a sitting CM in 48 years. The record was previously held by MG Ramachandran, who became Tamil Nadu CM in 1977 and released 'Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan' in 1978. Actress Jayalalithaa, elected as Tamil Nadu CM in 1991, didn't release films during her tenure.