Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has made a stunning debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections on May 4, 2026, leading in a significant number of constituencies and challenging the dominance of traditional parties. As of the latest trends, TVK was leading in 110 of the 234 constituencies.
Key statistics:
- TVK secured 34.72 percent of the vote share, approximately 1.18 crore votes.
- The AIADMK-led alliance was leading in 62 seats.
- The ruling DMK alliance was ahead in 61 seats.
- The voter turnout reached an impressive 85.1 percent, marking the highest in the state’s history.
This election marks a significant shift in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape — breaking the long-standing duopoly of Dravidian parties. Vijay contested from two constituencies: Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East, where he was leading by a margin of 6,499 votes at the end of the first round of counting.
Vijay’s TVK promised monthly assistance of Rs.2,500 for women under 60 years of age, excluding beneficiaries of similar existing schemes. This populist move likely resonated with voters looking for change.
Reactions from key figures have poured in as well. Actor Sivakarthikeyan congratulated Vijay for his impactful victory, stating, “Congratulations to Vijay sir for achieving such a big victory and impact in his first election.” Meanwhile, K Annamalai expressed satisfaction over voters rejecting dynastic politics, saying, “I am happy to see that in my land, people have risen in one voice… yes to a generational shift in politics.”
TVK’s performance cut across urban centers and rural constituencies alike — even penetrating traditional DMK strongholds. As it stands now, TVK has won 31 constituencies while DMK secured only 21 seats and AIADMK managed to claim just 10.
With these results shaping up a new political narrative in Tamil Nadu, many are speculating about future alliances and strategies among established parties like DMK and AIADMK as they reassess their positions after this electoral setback.