He added: "On this happy occasion let us all resolve to work together in a spirit of harmony and friendship to usher in progress and development so as to create a brighter and better tomorrow."



"May we all direct our efforts to make our nation peaceful, strong and prosperous," he said.

Chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami said, "Let the new year usher in all wealth and prosperity and my greetings to the people."

Stating that late chief minister J Jayalalithaa strived hard for the welfare of the people and launched various welfare schemes for them, he said the present government is functioning on the path shown by her and asked people to utilise the good schemes of the government and work unitedly to create a wealthy Tamil Nadu.

Rajinikanth posted in Tamil on Twitter: "My heartfelt thanks to my fans, who are my Gods, for greeting me. Sweet New Year wishes."