The Political Earthquake: Thalapathy Vijay's Historic Debut

In a stunning upset, Thalapathy Vijay and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), have emerged as major power players in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections.

• Massive Mandate: TVK has won or is leading in 107–108 seats, nearly touching the majority mark (118) in its very first electoral outing.

• Breaking the Duopoly: This victory has effectively broken the 60-year-old dominance of the DMK and AIADMK. Notably, MK Stalin lost his stronghold of Kolathur to a TVK candidate.

• Industry Reactions: Huge congratulations have poured in from peers including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Suriya, and Ajith Kumar. Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi have extended their wishes to the superstar.