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Thirumavalavan's 'TN 07 CM 2031' Number Plate Goes Viral: What's the Fuss?
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News18•22-09-2026, 13:22
Thirumavalavan's 'TN 07 CM 2031' Number Plate Goes Viral: What's the Fuss?
- •A number plate 'TN 07 CM 2031' on a luxury car used by VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan during a shoot in Chennai sparked social media debate.
- •The plate drew comparisons to 'TN 07 CM 2026' associated with actor C Joseph Vijay in the film GOAT, which later became relevant when he became Tamil Nadu CM.
- •VCK treasurer SS Balaji clarified that 'TN 07 CM 2031' was a prop for a private shoot for 'Thiruma 35: The Era Of Social Justice' and not Thirumavalavan's permanent vehicle registration.
- •The article explains how to obtain a legitimate 'fancy number plate' through the government's Parivahan Fancy Number service, emphasizing that custom-made plates for road vehicles are illegal.
- •The controversy highlights the intersection of cinema, political symbolism, and vehicle registration rules, distinguishing between film props and official vehicle registrations.
Key Questions Answered
The number plate appeared during a film shoot for VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan's 35th public life anniversary programme in Chennai, drawing political discussion and comparisons to a similar number plate in actor Vijay's movie.
VCK treasurer SS Balaji explained that the plate was a temporary prop designed by the production team for a private film shoot in a rented luxury car and was not Thirumavalavan's permanent vehicle registration.
The TN 07 CM 2026 number plate first appeared on a car driven by actor C Joseph Vijay in his 2024 film GOAT, and it gained massive public interest after Vijay subsequently became the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu following the 2026 elections.
