Tamil Nadu elections 2026: ‘Raaka’ director Atlee steps out to vote; greets fans with a smile

Polling for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections began on April 23, and several film stars stepped out to cast their votes. While pictures of stars, including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and Ajith Kumar, surfaced online, Atlee was also spotted as he calmly cast his vote.In a video, director Atlee was seen at a polling booth wearing a white shirt and blue jeans. He walked in calmly with his documents when a fan approached him for a selfie. Atlee smiled and obliged. He then went inside to cast his vote. As he stepped out, he proudly showed his inked finger, with people around him cheering.Earlier, superstar Rajinikanth was seen arriving at a polling booth in Chennai with his daughter, Soundarya Rajinikanth. Both of them cast their votes at Stella Maris School. Actor and politician Kamal Haasan also voted, accompanied by his daughter, Shruti Haasan. They cast their votes at a booth in Alwarpet, much to the delight of fans.Several other actors also stepped out to vote. Vikram, Dhanush, Trisha Krishnan, Sivakarthikeyan, and Vijay Sethupathi were among those seen at polling booths, proudly displaying their inked fingers after voting.On the work front, Atlee is currently busy with his upcoming film Raaka, starring Tollywood star Allu Arjun and Bollywood’s Deepika Padukone in the lead roles.A few days ago, on Allu Arjun’s 44th birthday, the director officially shared the actor’s first look from the film. Atlee posted the poster on his X (formerly Twitter) handle and wrote, “#Raaka isn’t just a film… it’s a part of me I’ve carried for years. For 18 years, I held on to one idea, never letting it fade. It tested me, shaped me, and stayed with me through everything. And honestly… this is just the beginning.”'Raaka' is set to be a grand sci-fi epic. Reports also suggest that Mrunal Thakur, Janhvi Kapoor, and Rashmika Mandanna may also be part of the project.