In a stunning political upset, actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay has led the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) to emerge as the single largest party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, reshaping the State’s long-standing Dravidian political landscape.
The party dedicated its historic victory to the victims of the Karur stampede, in which 41 people lost their lives during the campaign.
Vijay’s success is being widely viewed as distinct from previous attempts by film stars to enter politics, including Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. Unlike them, Vijay built a grassroots-driven campaign centred on youth mobilisation, anti-incumbency sentiment, and a strong “change” narrative.
With a decisive mandate and growing support across demographics, TVK now stands at the cusp of forming the government, signalling a new chapter in Tamil Nadu politics. (IANS)
