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Puthukkad, a rural constituency in Kerala's Thrissur district, has consistently seen LDF dominance since its 2011 delimitation. The CPI(M) has secured back-to-back victories, with K.K. Ramachandran winning by a significant margin in the 2021 elections. The seat, integral to the Thrissur Lok Sabha region, garners high voter turnout from its predominantly rural, Hindu-Ezhava population.

Sivasankar. S.S of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Kunnam constituency with a margin of 15557 votes. He garnered 87237 votes, while the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Saranya. A came second with 71680 votes.

Orathanadu, a significant Thanjavur constituency, has seen a close contest between AIADMK and DMK. AIADMK's R. Vaithilingam secured a decisive win in 2021, reversing the narrow victory of DMK's M. Ramachandran in 2016. Vaithilingam also triumphed in 2011, highlighting the constituency's dynamic political landscape.

Andipatti, a constituency with a rich political legacy, is gearing up for a fierce electoral battle. Recent results show a close contest between DMK and AIADMK. The upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections will witness a triangular fight, with key issues like welfare, law and order, and identity politics dominating the campaign discourse.

Munusamy stated that the media was spreading misinformation suggesting that the AIADMK would extend support to Vijay’s party.

Vijay's Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam achieved a stunning debut, securing 14 out of 16 Chennai seats, even unseating the Chief Minister. The party credits its success to a strong appeal among Dalit voters, fishermen, and urban electorates seeking change, amplified by targeted digital campaigns and welfare promises resonating with women.

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.

Veteran actor Sivakumar reminisced about a 1979 encounter with M.G. Ramachandran, who he said 'cursed' him to remain young. Now 85, Sivakumar shared how MGR's words have held true, attributing his youthful appearance and energy to a disciplined lifestyle. His reflections on MGR's blessing-like curse and his own vitality resonated with the audience.

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

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.

Early trends for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections show a significant shift, with the Congress-led UDF projected for a commanding victory, leading in over 100 seats. The ruling LDF faces strong anti-incumbency, while the BJP remains a marginal player. This outcome suggests a return to Kerala's traditional pattern of alternating governments.

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.

'TN 2026', a captivating film with Natty Subramaniam in the lead and directed by Umapathy S Ramaiah, has hit the big screens and will soon make its way to Amazon Prime Video and Aha. This inspiring tale, derived from Thambi Ramaiah's story, explores the ascent of an ordinary beeda seller to the heights of fame and influence in Pollachi.

In a dramatic thinnest-of-thin razor finishes at the Tiruppattur Assembly constituency in Sivaganga district, one vote proved to be fatal for Tamil Nadu Co-operation Minister KR Periyakaruppan, ending his 20-year dominance.

As election campaigns intensify, lookalikes of prominent political figures like MGR, Jayalalithaa, Karunanidhi, and Stalin are stepping in to fill the void. These individuals, often former artists or those with a natural resemblance, transform with makeup and costumes to appear at rallies, interact with fans, and draw crowds, providing a visual presence for leaders who cannot be everywhere at once.

Tamil Nadu opposition leaders have dismissed exit poll predictions favoring the DMK, labeling them as a "planned conspiracy" by the ruling party. AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami confidently projected a win of 210 seats, citing past instances where exit polls proved inaccurate. The BJP and TVK also expressed similar skepticism, urging people to await the official May 4th results.

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.