List of Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu (TN)

The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is the leader of the state government. CM is the  in charge of managing the state's administration, making important decisions, and working towards the state's development. Read More about Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu.

Updated On - 05 Sep 2025
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Here is a list of the Chief Ministers of  Tamil Nadu from its formation in 1969 to the present in 2025:

Name

Duration

Party

Constituency

M.K.Stalin (Current Chief Minister)

2021 - Present

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Kolathur

Edappadi K.Palaniswami

2017 - 2021

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Edappadi

O.Panneerselvam

2016 - 2017

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Bodinayakanur

J. Jayalalithaa

2015 - 2016

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Dr.Radhakrishnan Nagar

O.Panneerselvam

2014 - 2015

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Bodinayakanur

J. Jayalalithaa

2011 - 2014

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Srirangam

M.Karunanidhi

2006 - 2011

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Chepauk

J. Jayalalithaa

2002 - 2006

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Chepauk

O.Panneerselvam

2001 - 2002

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Periyakulam

J. Jayalalithaa

2001 - 2001

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

NA

M.Karunanidhi

1996 - 2001

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Chepauk

J. Jayalalithaa

1991 - 1996

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Bargur

Vacant(President’s rule)

1991 - 1991

NA

NA

M.Karunanidhi

1989 - 1991

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Harbour

Vacant(President’s rule)

1988 - 1989

NA

NA

V.N.Janaki Ramachandram

1988 - 1988

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

NA

V.R Nedunchezhiyan

1987 - 1988

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Athoor

Vacant(President’s rule)

1980 - 1980

NA

NA

M.G. Ramachandran

1977 - 1980

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Aruppukottai

Vacant(President’s rule)

1976 - 1977

NA

NA

C.N. Annadurai

1969 - 1969

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Legislative Council

V.R Nedunchezhiyan

1969 - 1969

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Triplicane

M.Karunanidhi

1969 - 1776

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Saidapet

Current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (TN):

Chief Minister of TN - M K Stalin

Born - 1 March 1953, Chennai

Political Party - Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Constituency - Kolathur Constituency

Spouse - Durga Stalin

Children - Udhayanidhi Stalin, Senthamarai Stalin

Also, know Chief Ministers of 28 States of India

Political Parties in Tamil Nadu:

DMK - Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

AIADMK - All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

BJP - Bharatiya Janata Party

INC - Indian National Congress

CPI - Communist Party of India

CPI(M) - Communist Party of India (Marxist)

VCK - Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi

DMDK - Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam

TMC - Tamil Maanila Congress

IUML - Indian Union Muslim League

FAQs on List of Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu

  • Who is the current chief minister of Tamil Nadu?

    The current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is M K Stalin.

  • Who was the first Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?

    C. N. Annadurai was the first CM  of Tamil Nadu.

  • Which Chief Minister served the longest in Tamil Nadu?

    M. Karunanidhi served the longest in Tamil Nadu.

  • How long is a Chief Minister’s term?

    The term is five years of Chief Minister’s

  • Who was the first woman Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?

    J. Jayalalithaa was the first woman CM  of Tamil Nadu

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