M Karunanidhi

DMK candidate K. Kalaivanan Poondi K has won the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026 in a key constituency, defeating his nearest rival from TVK by 18,148 votes. Kalaivanan secured 75,260 votes, while TVK's Veeramani V garnered 36,387 votes in his electoral debut. This victory continues the DMK's strong performance in the seat, following previous wins by M.

Actress Trisha Krishnan's old interview clip has resurfaced and is trending online. In the 2004 video, she jokingly spoke about becoming a chief minister. This has sparked nostalgia and amusement among fans, especially after Thalapathy Vijay's recent election victory. The clip highlights Trisha's early career charm. Meanwhile, Trisha is awaiting the release of her upcoming film 'Karuppu' with Suriya.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma expressed surprise over Mamata Banerjee's refusal to resign as West Bengal CM post-election defeat, questioning her stance on democratic institutions. Meanwhile, Varma shared a viral throwback photo of a young Thalapathy Vijay behind M. Karunanidhi, highlighting the unpredictable journey of success and sparking widespread discussion.

While thanking the voters for voting for the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), Stalin congratulated the winners.

As votes are counted on May 4, will the results follow familiar patterns? These four states show how voters shape power — through loyalty, rivalry, rotation, and realignment

In a strategic meeting at the DMK headquarters, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin engaged with senior party leaders to finalize the logistics for counting day. The discussion also featured insightful reports from ministers regarding their district's electoral outcomes. The party is optimistic about achieving a majority, confidently addressing any doubts raised by exit polls.

As Vijay transitions to public life, his admiration for Shah Rukh Khan's eloquence and his respect for political icons like MGR and Karunanidhi resurface. Meanwhile, his film 'Jana Nayagan' faces financial hurdles and distribution issues, with a new release date set for May 8, 2026, amidst high fan expectations.

Actor Vijay’s rise to the centre of Tamil Nadu’s political conversation was carefully incubated in cinema under the guidance of his father, SA Chandrasekhar, a filmmaker known for socially rooted narratives.

Tamil Nadu's political landscape is witnessing the rise of a new superstar in actor Vijay, mirroring MGR's trajectory. Despite a contrasting on-screen persona, Vijay's unconventional campaign, leveraging social media and a direct voter appeal, has positioned him as a formidable force. He has emerged from the shadows of established parties, capturing public imagination and potentially reshaping the state's political future.

Fans get a high when Vijay sings “Pathaathu bottle naan kudikka, andaala konda cheers adikka (One bottle isn’t enough for me, bring it to me in a drum to say cheers)”. The intoxication has now been translated into votes; the contrarian is suddenly the outlier.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu with 107 seats, falling just short of the majority. The outcome points to a hung assembly, prompting TVK to begin searching for allies to form a government.

Tamil Nadu faces an unprecedented political landscape with a fractured mandate, as C Joseph Vijay's TVK emerges as the single largest party but falls short of a majority. The election has shattered the Dravidian duopoly, ushering in the possibility of a coalition government and significant post-poll negotiations.

Mega movie star "Thalapathy" Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has emerged as a significant force in Tamil Nadu politics, disrupting the DMK and AIADMK's dominance. While TVK secured triple-digit leads in early trends, it fell short of a majority, prompting debate on structural shifts versus celebrity appeal and raising questions about Vijay's solo political path.

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) appears to be not merely performing well but rewriting the script of electoral debuts with a first day blockbuster performance. Leading in over 100 seats, TVK has done what few believed possible in a state where political memory runs deep and voter loyalty runs deeper.

The superstar’s debut political campaign shows the benefits of speaking less and reaching out directly to voters. It’s also a dramatic transition for the quiet superstar who grew up on sets and waited a long time for box office success.

Exit polls sketch a split verdict across five states — BJP poised for a Bengal breakthrough and holding Assam and Puducherry, Stalin ahead in Tamil Nadu, and Congress edging Kerala — but outliers and tight margins leave room for surprises on May 4

Anna Nagar's upcoming election features a multi-cornered contest, moving beyond its Dravidian stronghold history. While DMK and AIADMK vie for dominance, the emergence of TVK and NTK adds significant uncertainty. Voters here prioritize pressing civic issues like infrastructure and sanitation over broad ideologies, making the race unpredictable.

Senior BJP leaders reacted sharply to the comment, demanding an unconditional apology from the octogenarian leader. Union minister and BJP’s TN in-charge Piyush Goyal went a step further, demanding that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and chief minister M K Stalin also apologise for Kharge’s remarks.

In a surprisingly muted environment, this election unfolded where parties presented alluring incentives and leaders engaged in spirited manifesto debates. Despite efforts to ignite passion around key issues, the campaign primarily focused on concrete matters. Voter turnout is projected to be robust, but what this means for the current administration remains to be seen.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin criticized the AIADMK and Edappadi K. Palaniswami, calling them agents of Delhi, following a constitutional amendment bill. He lauded opposition leaders for uniting against the bill, which he stated originated from Tamil Nadu and reached Parliament.

Tamil Nadu witnessed a fierce multi-pronged campaign war as key political figures battled for supremacy. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin led the charge against the BJP and AIADMK, while Edappadi K. Palaniswami countered with attacks on governance. Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay and Udhayanidhi Stalin engaged younger voters with distinct campaign styles.