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Sun TV shares plunge after TVK surge to 108 seats threatens Tamil Nadu power map
Economy
Published on 4 May 2026

Market jitters follow TVK surge, not the usual frontrunners
Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay’s TVK is projected to lead in 108 seats, signaling a potential break from Tamil Nadu’s long-standing Dravidian party dominance. The surprise momentum is rattling established players like DMK and AIADMK, and Sun TV Network shares fell about 10% as investors reacted to the political shift reshaping media and influence dynamics.
- TVK’s projected lead in 108 seats sparks shock across Tamil Nadu politics
- DMK and AIADMK face unexpected pressure from Vijay’s rise
- Sun TV Network shares drop roughly 10% on the election-linked uncertainty
- Investors are pricing in major influence shifts from a potential power shakeup
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