In a seismic shift in Tamil Nadu politics, actor Vijay's debutante party, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has emerged as the single largest entity in the 234-member Assembly, though it remains short of a clear majority.
Final tallies show the TVK securing 108 seats, a historic feat for a political newcomer. Despite the strong performance, the party remains 10 seats shy of the 118 required to form a government independently.
Potential Alliance
Vijay's father has extended an open invitation to the Congress to join a TVK-led alliance, as per media reports.
However, a partnership with Congress alone will not be sufficient to bridge the gap. Congress holds only five seats, which would bring a potential TVK-Congress coalition to 113, still five seats short of the majority mark.
Political analysts are now pointing toward smaller ideological blocs to bridge the gap, suggesting that a multi-party coalition could push Vijay past the threshold. The CPI and CPI(M), holding two seats each, could provide a combined four-seat boost, while the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), with its 2 seats, could potentially also be a critical part of the puzzle.
A coalition comprising TVK (108), Congress (5), CPI (2), CPI(M) (2), and potentially IUML (2) would bring the total to 119 seats, one past the majority mark.
Wishes Pour In From Celebs
Actor and Member of Parliament Kamal Haasan congratulated actor-politician Vijay on his victory on social media. He wrote, "My congratulations to the leader of the victorious Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, Thiru Vijay, and the members of his party, who have earned the people's trust and achieved a great victory in their very first election. My best wishes for their public service to flourish."
தங்களுடைய முதல் தேர்தலிலேயே மக்களுடைய நம்பிக்கையைப் பெற்று பெருவெற்றி பெற்றிருக்கும் தமிழக வெற்றிக் கழகத்தின் தலைவர் திரு. விஜய் @TVKVijayHQ அவர்களுக்கும், அவரது கட்சியினருக்கும் என்னுடைய பாராட்டுகள். மக்கள் பணி சிறக்க என்னுடைய வாழ்த்துகள்.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) May 4, 2026
Telugu icon Chiranjeevi extended his congratulations to Vijay.
Dear @actorvijay,
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) May 4, 2026
Hearty congratulations on this outstanding and well-deserved victory in your first election ????????????
May you continue to inspire, lead, and serve with unwavering passion and purpose.
My best wishes to you for your public service to the state of Tamil Nadu and…
Superstar Rashmika Mandanna took to her social media handle X to share a warm message to Vijay over TVK's victory.
Congratulationssssss @actorvijay sirrrr!!
— Rashmika Mandanna (@iamRashmika) May 4, 2026
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Extremely happy for you and excited to see you in this new era!❤️
All the very bestest to you sir! ❤️????
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