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TVK’s Sabarinathan son of Vijay’s driver wins Virugambakkam by 27086 votes
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
The viral campaign moment helped him surge ahead—see how far
R Sabarinathan, the son of actor Vijay’s long-time driver, has won the Virugambakkam assembly seat on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ticket. He defeated his rivals by 27,086 votes. His rise gained momentum after an emotional video went viral when he announced his candidacy, drawing widespread attention beyond traditional politics.
- R Sabarinathan wins Virugambakkam for TVK
- Victory margin reported at 27,086 votes
- Viral emotional video boosted his public profile
- His win follows attention after candidacy announcement
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