Joseph Chandrasekhar Vijay founded the Vijay Makkal Iyakkam (VMI) in 2009, which became a major grassroots welfare organization.
The VMI played a significant role in disaster relief, including substantial support for victims of the 2018 Kerala floods and Cyclone Gaja.
Vijay provided targeted financial aid to families affected by the Thoothukudi police firing and students struggling with NEET exam pressures.
His long-term commitment to social service has been a defining factor in his transition from a cinema star to a political leader.