Vijay’s TVK shocks Tamil Nadu as single largest party, actor-turned leader tops both seats

Published on 4 May 2026

The actor leader is leading from both seats

Actor Vijay’s newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has upended Tamil Nadu politics, emerging as the single largest party in early Assembly results. The breakthrough breaks the familiar dominance of DMK and AIADMK and places TVK at the center of government formation talks. Vijay, the actor-turned-politician, is reported to be leading from both seats.

TVK emerges as the single largest party in early Assembly results
Vijay’s actor-to-politician bid is reflected in leads from both seats
Long-standing DMK and AIADMK dominance appears disrupted
TVK is now central to government formation discussions

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Vijay’s TVK shocks Tamil Nadu as single largest party, actor-turned leader tops both seats

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