Salem: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay’s recent visit to Salem has attracted attention after a touching interaction with an elderly woman went viral on social media.
During his visit, Vijay reportedly removed his Christian Dior sunglasses and gifted them to an elderly woman named Chellam. The unexpected gesture quickly became one of the highlights of his visit, with videos of the interaction circulating widely online.
But the emotional moment also sparked curiosity about the luxury sunglasses — particularly their price and model.
How Much Do Vijay’s Dior Sunglasses Cost?
Based on comparisons with images from the viral video, the sunglasses appear to resemble the DiorTag SU Black Rectangular Sunglasses from French luxury fashion house Christian Dior.
The model listed on Dior’s official US website is priced at around $490, or approximately ₹46,450.
The sunglasses feature a slim black frame with crystal-tone detailing and silver-finish metal temples carrying the Christian Dior branding. The accessory is made in Italy and comes with blue lenses and blue temple tips.
The product description also states that the lenses provide 100% UVA and UVB protection.
However, the exact model worn by Vijay has not been independently confirmed, so the price should be treated as an identification based on the available images rather than a confirmed purchase price.
Why Did Vijay Visit Salem?
Vijay was in Salem as part of his visit to the Mettur Dam, where he opened the gates to release water for Samba paddy cultivation in the Cauvery Delta region.
After inspecting the power station, he reportedly stopped at a roadside farmhouse and interacted with people in the area.
It was during this visit that he met Chellam, an elderly woman who was at the location.
Elderly Woman Recalls Her Meeting With Vijay
Chellam later spoke about her interaction with the Chief Minister and recalled how Vijay asked whether she had eaten.
According to her account, she told him that she had not eaten because she had been waiting to see him.
Vijay then reportedly walked with her, asked about her name and health, and spent some time speaking with her.
Before leaving the location, he removed his Dior sunglasses and offered them to her.
Chellam initially hesitated to accept the expensive accessory, but Vijay reportedly persuaded her to take the gift.
She later recalled that Vijay looked much like he does in his films and described herself as extremely happy after receiving the sunglasses.
In an emotional remark, she said she would stand up for him if anyone ever attempted to harm him.
Vijay Also Asked Her to Have Food
Chellam said Vijay also insisted that she eat something.
The excitement of meeting the actor-turned-politician meant that she did not get the opportunity to discuss some of the difficulties she was facing in her daily life.
Among the issues she reportedly deals with are the challenges of performing physical work due to her age, a lost ration card and dependence on a limited monthly financial allowance.
Vijay Distributes Clothes During Visit
During his interaction with the host family, Vijay also reportedly distributed traditional dhotis and sarees.
He spoke with the family about local agricultural matters and spent time interacting with people in the area.
The sunglasses gesture, however, became the most talked-about moment from the visit after images and videos of the interaction surfaced online.
The Bigger Takeaway
While the estimated ₹46,450 price tag of the Dior sunglasses has drawn attention, the incident has primarily gained traction because of the personal interaction between Vijay and the elderly woman.
The exact sunglasses model has not been officially confirmed, but the viral images have led many online users to identify them with Dior’s DiorTag SU range.
