Tamil Nadu Polls: TVK Chief’s ‘Vijay‑factor’ In The Mix As AIADMK-BJP, DMK Battle For Strongholds

Added: 2026-05-05

In Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly elections, actor Vijay's entry as a celebrity candidate represents a significant electoral variable that may attract 5-12% of votes from urban and rural areas, primarily among youth and undecided voters, while committed party voters (75%+) will continue supporting DMK and AIADMK; this celebrity vote is expected to increase overall turnout from 80% to 90% but will not fundamentally change the outcome between major parties, though it could influence the balance of power in key regions like the Kongu belt where DMK has been making inroads.