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Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 LIVE: Vijay’s TVK Stuns Dravidian Giants; MK Stalin Loses Kolathur

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CHENNAI – The political foundations of Tamil Nadu are shaking today, May 4, 2026, as actor-turned-politician Vijay and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), have pulled off a historic debut. In a massive upset to the traditional DMK-AIADMK duopoly, early trends show the TVK surging toward the majority mark, leaving established veterans in their wake.

Live Counting Trends: The TVK Blockbuster

As of late afternoon, the state is witnessing a "Gen-Z wave" that has propelled the political newcomer into the lead across over 100 constituencies.

  • TVK (Vijay): Leading in 130 seats

  • DMK+ (Stalin): Leading in 52 seats

  • AIADMK+ (EPS): Leading in 48 seats

  • Others: Leading in 4 seats

The Magic Figure: In the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly, the majority mark is 118. Vijay’s TVK is currently hovering just above this threshold, eyeing a potential solo government.

Major Upset: Chief Minister MK Stalin Defeated

The biggest shock of the day comes from Kolathur, where the incumbent Chief Minister MK Stalin has reportedly lost his seat to a TVK candidate.

  • The Shift: After rounds of see-saw counting, the TVK has successfully breached the CM's stronghold.

  • Other Big Names: While Udhayanidhi Stalin maintains a lead in Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni, several senior DMK ministers, including Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, are currently trailing.

Key Winners & "Giant Killers"

  1. Vijay (TVK): The TVK chief is leading comfortably in both Perambur and Tiruchirappalli (East), marking a flawless personal entry into the legislative house.

  2. Vijay Dhamu (The Auto Driver): In a "David vs. Goliath" moment, TVK candidate Vijay Dhamu—an auto-driver by profession—has won from Royapuram, defeating AIADMK heavyweight D. Jayakumar.

  3. S. Keerthana (Sivakasi): The TVK candidate emerged victorious in Sivakasi, defeating sitting Congress MLA G. Ashokan.

The "Disruption" Factor

Political analysts are calling this the most significant shift in Tamil Nadu since 1967. The "Special Intensive Revision" (SIR) of voter rolls, which saw millions of deletions, appears to have altered the voting math in urban pockets. Celebrities like Sivakarthikeyan, Vikram, and Nani have already begun sending congratulatory messages to Vijay as the party prepares for a potential victory march.

What’s Next?

While the TVK is nearing the finish line, the Congress party has already expressed its willingness to support Vijay should he fall short of the 118 mark. However, if current trends hold, the "Thalapathy" of cinema may well become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu without needing a coalition.


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