India, June 15 -- Tamil Nadu chief minister and actor C Joseph Vijay met Lance Naik Meenatchi Sundaram, a recent recipient of the Kirti Chakra from President Droupadi Murmu, to honour him for his contribution to the country. Pictures and videos of their meet-up are winning hearts because Vijay scoops up the soldier's child at the first opportunity.

Vijay met Lance Naik Meenatchi on Monday and handed him a cheque for Rs.48 lakh in recognition of his courage. In December 2024, the soldier from the 34 Rashtriya Rifles was in a counterterrorism operation in Kulgam, South Kashmir, when he sustained bullet injuries to his face and shoulder. He continued fighting and was awarded for his bravery on June 8 at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan.

Vijay met M...