Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay drew attention during his arrival at Mangaluru airport on June 12, 2026, after he was seen driving a car himself.

Videos shared by Dinamalar showed members of the public gathering in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the Chief Minister as he moved out from the airport.

The report also linked the trip to a visit to the Mookambika temple in Udupi.

No further official details about the schedule or security arrangements were provided in the source.