TVK election results 2026 LIVE: If counting trends turn true, ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay’s TVK is set for a historic win in its debut poll itself
TVK election results 2026 LIVE updates: The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) of actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar — famously known as ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay — has stormed past MK Stalin’s Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), delivering a stellar performance in its debut electoral contest. The TVK party first crossed the majority mark of 118, touching a lead of nearly 170 seats, and then took a stark dive below 118. Vijay’s TVK has now once again crossed the magic figure, leading in over 120 seats. Meanwhile, the ‘Thalapathy’ is ahead on both Perambur and Trichy East.
The Election Commission will announce the results for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
Vijay’s TVK decided to go solo and contest all 234 assembly constituencies on its own. The assembly polls have been an intense three-way battle between the TVK, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Vijay’s political entry and TVK
Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar launched the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on February 2, 2024. His party was officially registered by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on September 8, 2024.
From the very beginning, Vijay positioned TVK on modern Dravidian principles, saying that only his party has the guts to take on the “evil force” and the “corrupt force”.
Track Tamil Nadu election result 2026 LIVE updates
Vijay has claimed that he would script his success story similar to that of the iconic actor and legendary AIADMK leader MG Ramachandran, by storming to power this year.
Vijay has described the DMK as an “evil force” and the BJP as an “ideological opponent.”
TVK’s solo strategy
TVK chief Vijay had earlier said that he views the assembly polls as a “democratic battle”, rather than an electoral fight.
In reference to his decision to contest the Tamil Nadu elections solo, Vijay had said, “This force of TVK will win even if no friendship force (alliance) is with us.”
Despite rumours of TVK forming an alliance with the BJP, TVK had asserted that it would not join with the saffron party. Additionally, TVK general secretary Aadhav Arjuna claimed that Vijay was offered the chief minister’s post, along with 50 per cent of the assembly seats, by a party to contest in the elections. However, the TVK chief declined the offer.
Niranjan Ramesh Babu, political strategist and founder of Political Analytics India (PA-I), had earlier told HT that “Vijay wants to be a lion, the main face, a future political leader.”
TVK in Tamil Nadu election 2026
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam – since the day it was launched – had aimed to contest in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. With Vijay’s solo strategy for his party, the TVK is contesting on all 234 seats in the state.
Tamil Nadu assembly elections
The 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly went to polls on April 23, 2026, in a single phase, recording a voter turnout of 85.10 per cent. The seats from which Vijay is fighting this election, Chennai’s Perambur – assembly constituency Number 12 – recorded a turnout of 89.74 per cent, and Tiruchirappalli’s Trichy East – assembly constituency Number 141 – recorded 81.77 per cent voter turnout.
While Vijay’s second contesting seat is largely known as Trichy East, the Election Commission’s official website uses the constituency’s original spelling – Tiruchirapalli.
Exit poll predictions 2026
Pollsters projected an interesting electoral battle in Tamil Nadu, with the majority predicting another term for the DMK-led alliance. However, TVK’s Vijay was projected to become a surprising X factor in the state, similar to MGR’s victory in 1977.
Axis My India projected 98-120 seats for Vijay’s TVK, while Matrize predicted merely 10-12 seats for the actor-turned-politician’s party. Today’s Chanakya gave TVK 63-74 seats, while Peoples Pulse projected just 18-24 seats.
For regular updates on seat trends, results, and other vote-counting-related news, follow our blog. You can track real-time updates on the assembly election results of Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry on HT’s website.
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The Election Commission will announce the results for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.
Vijay’s TVK decided to go solo and contest all 234 assembly constituencies on its own. The assembly polls have been an intense three-way battle between the TVK, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Vijay’s political entry and TVK
Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar launched the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) on February 2, 2024. His party was officially registered by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on September 8, 2024.
From the very beginning, Vijay positioned TVK on modern Dravidian principles, saying that only his party has the guts to take on the “evil force” and the “corrupt force”.
Track Tamil Nadu election result 2026 LIVE updates
Vijay has claimed that he would script his success story similar to that of the iconic actor and legendary AIADMK leader MG Ramachandran, by storming to power this year.
Vijay has described the DMK as an “evil force” and the BJP as an “ideological opponent.”
TVK’s solo strategy
TVK chief Vijay had earlier said that he views the assembly polls as a “democratic battle”, rather than an electoral fight.
In reference to his decision to contest the Tamil Nadu elections solo, Vijay had said, “This force of TVK will win even if no friendship force (alliance) is with us.”
Despite rumours of TVK forming an alliance with the BJP, TVK had asserted that it would not join with the saffron party. Additionally, TVK general secretary Aadhav Arjuna claimed that Vijay was offered the chief minister’s post, along with 50 per cent of the assembly seats, by a party to contest in the elections. However, the TVK chief declined the offer.
Niranjan Ramesh Babu, political strategist and founder of Political Analytics India (PA-I), had earlier told HT that “Vijay wants to be a lion, the main face, a future political leader.”
TVK in Tamil Nadu election 2026
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam – since the day it was launched – had aimed to contest in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections. With Vijay’s solo strategy for his party, the TVK is contesting on all 234 seats in the state.
Tamil Nadu assembly elections
The 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly went to polls on April 23, 2026, in a single phase, recording a voter turnout of 85.10 per cent. The seats from which Vijay is fighting this election, Chennai’s Perambur – assembly constituency Number 12 – recorded a turnout of 89.74 per cent, and Tiruchirappalli’s Trichy East – assembly constituency Number 141 – recorded 81.77 per cent voter turnout.
While Vijay’s second contesting seat is largely known as Trichy East, the Election Commission’s official website uses the constituency’s original spelling – Tiruchirapalli.
Exit poll predictions 2026
Pollsters projected an interesting electoral battle in Tamil Nadu, with the majority predicting another term for the DMK-led alliance. However, TVK’s Vijay was projected to become a surprising X factor in the state, similar to MGR’s victory in 1977.
Axis My India projected 98-120 seats for Vijay’s TVK, while Matrize predicted merely 10-12 seats for the actor-turned-politician’s party. Today’s Chanakya gave TVK 63-74 seats, while Peoples Pulse projected just 18-24 seats.
For regular updates on seat trends, results, and other vote-counting-related news, follow our blog. You can track real-time updates on the assembly election results of Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry on HT’s website.
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May 04, 2026 2:31:41 PM IST
TVK election results LIVE: Will C Joseph Vijay be new CM of Tamil Nadu?
Election Commission TVK Tamil Nadu results LIVE: C Joseph Vijay, chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhaga, has sprung a surprise in Tamil Nadu, with his party leading in over 120 seats and emerging as the single-largest party in the state. While the final results are yet to be declared by the EC, it appears that Vijay’s TVK is on its way to make a notable mark in its very first electoral battle.
If TVK wins in Tamil Nadu, Vijay could become the new CM of Tamil Nadu. However, TVK has not yet officially announced a CM face.
May 04, 2026 2:27:50 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: Did ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay win the election? What’s his constituency status?
Election Commission TVK Tamil Nadu results LIVE: Thalapathy Vijay’s win in either Perambur or Trichy East has not been declared by the ECI yet. However, the TVK chief is leading from both the seats.
May 04, 2026 2:14:26 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: Party-wise leads in Tamil Nadu
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: In Tamil Nadu, debutant TVK of actor Vijay is emerging to be the single-largest party according to counting trends at 2 pm. The ruling DMK is at a distant second with leads in 42 seats, as per data by analytics portal PValue.
Party-wise leads in Tamil Nadu:
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam – 122
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam – 51
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam – 42
Indian National Congress – 2
Pattali Makkal Katchi – 2
All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam – 1
Bharatiya Janata Party – 1
Communist Party of India – 1
Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam – 1
Ezhuchi Tamilargal Munnetra Kazhagam – 1
Indhu Dravida Makkal Katchi – 1
Indian Union Muslim League – 1
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi – 1
May 04, 2026 2:02:32 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: Is TVK party with BJP?
Election Commission TVK Tamil Nadu results LIVE: Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is not with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Earlier, in the run up to the elections, ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay termed the BJP as his party’s ‘ideological opponent’. Leading in over 120 seats, TVK has emerged as the single-largest party in Tamil Nadu. It remains to be seen whether Vijay’s TVK will form the government solo in the state, or join hands with a party.
May 04, 2026 1:56:21 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: Thalapathy Vijay’s father says TVK chief’s mother is his ‘first fan’
Election Commission TVK Tamil Nadu results LIVE: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay’s father, SA Chandrasekhar, said that ‘Thalapathy’s first fan is his mother, Shoba Chandrasekhar.
May 04, 2026 1:54:30 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: Thalapathy Vijay’s mother, Shoba Chandrasekhar, says ‘I’m so happy’
Election Commission TVK results LIVE: Shoba Chandrasekhar, TVK chief Joseph Vijay’s mother, expressed happiness over her son’s party leading in the Tamil Nadu election results. Speaking to news agency ANI, she said, “I am so happy.”
May 04, 2026 1:47:39 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay’s TVK once again crosses Tamil Nadu magic figure, leads in over 120 seats
Election Commission TVK results LIVE: ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has once again crossed the magic figure of 118 in Tamil Nadu, leading in more than 120 seats, according to analytics portal Pvalue.
May 04, 2026 1:42:34 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: Amid Vijay’s stellar debut, a look at TVK manifesto
Election Commission TVK results LIVE: Amid party chief, ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay’s stellar performance in Tamil Nadu in his very debut electoral contest, here’s a look at TVK manifesto:
- ₹2,500 for every woman in Tamil Nadu
- ₹10,000 for unemployed graduates
- A waiver for cooperative crop loans
- A ministry of artificial intelligence
May 04, 2026 1:39:19 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: What’s happening in Udhayanidhi Stalin constituency?
Election Commission TVK results LIVE: DMK candidate and incumbent deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin is leading in his constituency of Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni by over 1,000 votes, as per ECI data.
May 04, 2026 1:31:13 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: Vijay leading by over 16,000 votes in Perambur election result
TVK Perambur election result LIVE: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay is leading from Perambur with over 16,000 votes, according to Election Commission of India’s data.
May 04, 2026 1:28:07 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: Which two seats are the Vijay constituencies?
Election Commission TVK Tamil Nadu results LIVE: ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay’s two constituencies are Perambur and Trichy East (Tiruchirappalli East). The leader is ahead in both the constituencies, according to both the ECI and analytics portal Pvalue.
May 04, 2026 1:18:55 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: MK Stalin massively trailing behind TVK’s VS Babu in Kolathur election results
Election Commission Kolathur election results LIVE: Incumbent chief minister and DMK supremo MK Stalin is trailing behind TVK’s VS Babu in Kolathur constituency by over 7,000 votes, according to Election Commission’s data.
May 04, 2026 1:17:12 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: Haven’t seen such rise in people of Tamil Nadu, says TVK leader Nanjil Sampath
Election Commission TVK Tamil Nadu results LIVE: TVK leader Nanjil Sampath told news agency ANI that ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay’s party’s debut victory would be a historical victory.
“Replacing Dravidian parties. I haven’t seen this sort of rise in the people of Tamil Nadu. It has been ages since we have seen this amount of love and support for a new party,” Sampath added.
May 04, 2026 1:02:50 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: Actor Trisha Krishnan arrives at ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay’s residence in Chennai
Election Commission TVK Tamil Nadu results LIVE: As Vijay’s TVK is leading in 116 seats in Tamil Nadu, actor Trisha Krishnan, considered a close friend of the actor-turned-politician, arrived at ‘Thalapathy’s residence in Chennai, according to news agency ANI.
May 04, 2026 12:59:08 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: Will Joseph Vijay become the next MGR of Tamil Nadu?
Election Commission TVK Tamil Nadu results LIVE: Actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay has often been compared to ADMK legend late MGR (MG Ramachandran), another actor who transitioned into politics, as he has made the same move as the veteran. MGR even served as Tamil Nadu’s chief minister.
TVK chief Vijay’s explosive debut performance suggests that the ‘Thalapathy’ is on the right track to becoming the next MGR of Tamil Nadu.
May 04, 2026 12:52:48 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: TVK supporters express confidence in ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay as TN CM
Election Commission TVK Tamil Nadu results LIVE: TVK supporters are expressing confidence in party chief Vijay becoming Tamil Nadu’s chief minister as the TVK party stays ahead in 116 seats, near the majority mark.
May 04, 2026 12:42:00 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: Is TVK chief Joseph Vijay still leading in Perambur and Trichy East?
Election Commission TVK Tamil Nadu results LIVE: TVK chief Joseph Vijay is still leading from Perambur and Trichy East, according to both the ECI and analytics portal Pvalue. Initially, AIADMK and DMK had taken a lead in his seats. However, Vijay quickly crawled back to lead in the seats.
May 04, 2026 12:39:55 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: Is Vijay’s TVK party BJP or Congress?
Election Commission TVK Tamil Nadu results LIVE: Vijay’s TVK party is neither a part of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nor the Congress. Vijay has earlier termed BJP as his party’s ‘ideological opponent’, while calling the DMK an ‘evil force’. However, as TVK remains in the lead in Tamil Nadu, with ADMK closing in on the gap, it is to be seen whether ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay joins hands with any party.
May 04, 2026 12:31:06 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay’s TVK ahead in 116 seats as ADMK closes in on gap
Election Commission TVK results LIVE: ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay’s TVK is ahead in 116 seats, as per analytics portal Pvalue, as ADMK’s closing in on the gap amid vote-counting by the Election Commission of India.
May 04, 2026 12:26:18 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: TVK chief Vijay’s family blow whistle and celebrate at their residence
Election Commission TVK Vijay results: TVK chief Vijay’s family blow whistle and celebrate at their residence as the party continues to take the lead in Tamil Nadu.
May 04, 2026 12:20:34 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: DMK’s Udhayanidhi Stalin leading in Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni
Election Commission TVK results LIVE: DMK’s Udhayanidhi Stalin is leading from his Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency with over 1,700 seats, according to ECI data.
May 04, 2026 12:15:22 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: What is the Tamil Nadu magic figure
Election Commission of India TVK results LIVE: The magic figure in Tamil Nadu is 118. Of the 234 seats in the state assembly, a party or an alliance is required to have more than 118 seats to form a government.
May 04, 2026 12:09:10 PM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: Supporters say ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay becomes ‘Muthalamaichar’ Vijay
Election Commission TVK results LIVE: Supporters are now saying that their beloved ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay has now become ‘Muthalamaichar’ (chief minister) Vijay.
TMK workers gathered outside the party headquarters in Panaiyur and chanted “TVK” and “Vijay”, distributing sweets and hailing the party chief as “Muthalamaichar”.
May 04, 2026 11:58:49 AM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: DMK worker says ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay will be next Tamil Nadu CM
Election Commission of India TVK results 2026 LIVE: A DMK worker, Lakshmi Priya, spoke to news agency ANI, and said that people in Tamil Nadu are expecting a change, adding that TVK winning the polls will be a “good change”.
“I think Vijay will do something good for Tamil Nadu. Vijay will be the next chief minister of Tamil Nadu,” Priya added.
May 04, 2026 11:53:15 AM IST
TVK election results 2026 LIVE: Where does Vijay’s TVK stand in tally | Check out HT’s cartogram
Election Commission TVK results LIVE: As Vijay’s TVK stays ahead in over 130 seats, despite a drop in its leads in Tamil Nadu, check out the tally cartogram on HT’s website.
