Kayal Chandran left unable to vote over a missing name; 'Singha' actor expresses his concern through a social media video

The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections passed off peacefully with a magnificent voter turnout. Queues were seen at polling booths since morning. Kollywood's top stars like Vijay, Ajith, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Suriya, Jyothika, and Vijae Sethupathi were spotted at polling booths. Their presence encouraged fans to take part in the voting process. But while many celebrities proudly cast their votes, actor Chandran faced a disappointing situation.

Kayal Chandran says his name is missing despite applying during the SIR process

As stars shared photos and urged people to vote, Chandran released a video explaining his issue. He said he could not cast his vote because his name was missing from the voter list. He also mentioned that he had completed all required steps during the SIR process. Even after submitting the forms properly, his name was not included. This left him shocked and upset on such an important day, especially when others were celebrating their participation in democracy.

Actor expresses disappointment as voting day turns frustrating

In his video, Chandran spoke with visible disappointment. He said, “I could not vote today. My name is not in the list.” He added that he had followed all procedures and did not expect this problem. While celebrities like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan shared positive voting moments, Chandran’s experience was completely different. His case shows that even obedient people encounter surprises.

Missing voter entry sparks debate as Chandran’s case goes viral

Chandran’s case has now gone viral and started a wider discussion. Many people online are questioning how such errors happen in voter lists. Some users also shared similar problems they faced. The incident has become a talking point in the film industry as well. While there was much fanfare in the conduct of the election, this only indicates that there is scope for improvement. Chandran's experience indicates that the complete process must give all eligible voters a chance to vote without much fuss.
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