
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.