Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay has secured a major electoral breakthrough, with his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as the single largest party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Election.
According to final results released by the Election Commission of India, all 234 seats have been declared, with the majority threshold set at 118 seats.
TVK, contesting its first-ever election, won 108 seats—just short of an outright majority but enough to establish itself as the dominant political force in the state.
The DMK-led alliance secured 73 seats, while the AIADMK-led alliance obtained 53 seats. Other parties, including the NTK, failed to win any seats.
The result marks a significant shift in Tamil Nadu’s political landscape, breaking the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK.
Vijay’s rise has been largely attributed to strong backing from youth and urban voters, along with a campaign focused on change and anti-establishment messaging.
Despite not reaching the majority mark independently, TVK is well-positioned to form the next government, depending on post-election alliances or external support.
Addressing supporters following the results, Vijay expressed confidence in forming an administration, describing the outcome as a “people’s victory” and “the beginning of a new political era” in Tamil Nadu.
