From silver screen superstar to the Chief Minister chair, actor turned politician Vijay has pulled off one of the most stunning political debuts in Indian history. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader victory in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections has sent shockwaves across the country & fans & political analysts alike are still absorbing what just happened.
Vijay Becomes CM of Tamil Nadu After TVK Landslide Victory
The 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Elections were held on 23 April 2026 & delivered a verdict that nobody had fully expected. They showed results on 4 May 2026 & Vijay TVK came out as the single largest party clinching a strong majority in the 234 seat assembly. This election recorded an 85.1% voter turnout which is the highest ever for any assembly election in the state & it showed the massive public excitement around this contest.
How Many Votes Did Vijay Get?
Vijay contested from the Perambur Assembly Constituency in Chennai which is a seat he had personally chosen after filing his nomination on 30 March 2026. The results were clear & strong.
| Detail | Data |
|---|---|
| Constituency | Perambur (Constituency No. 12) |
| Candidate Name | C. Joseph Vijay |
| Total Votes Received | 66,421 |
| Winning Margin | 29,031 |
| Party | Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) |
Vijay secured 66,421 votes & won by a strong margin of 29,031 votes which shows deep & solid support from the people in one of Chennai most crowded & busy areas.
TVK Overall Performance: Party Wise Seat Tally
The scale of TVK victory in the 2026 elections was nothing short of historic for a party that was barely two years old. This is how the major parties performed in the final count.
| Party | Seats Won / Leading |
|---|---|
| Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) | 107 |
| Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) | 60 |
| All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) | 47 |
| Indian National Congress (INC) | 5 |
| Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) | 4 |
| Others | 11 |
With 107 seats which is well past the majority mark of 118 TVK is on track to form the government. Vijay party pulled off this result while contesting all 234 seats on its own without any major alliance & that makes this a truly extraordinary win.
The Journey That Led Here
Vijay officially announced the formation of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam on 2 February 2024 & declared that the party would contest the 2026 elections. This was a bold move from a first time political newcomer who ran a strong & active campaign across Tamil Nadu.
- He launched the party election campaign in Tiruchirappalli on 13 September 2025.
- TVK released its full manifesto on 29 March 2026 & promised a drug free state & youth employment guarantees & collateral free education loans & financial support for students.
- The party said it would contest all 234 seats on its own with no alliance.
What Made Vijay Win Possible?
These are the key factors that helped TVK perform so strongly in this election.
- Youth wave: Vijay popularity with young voters turned directly into strong ballot box support.
- Strong manifesto: TVK promises on education & employment & anti drug policies connected well with Tamil Nadu voters.
- Record turnout: The 85.1% voter turnout which is the highest in the state history worked heavily in TVK favour.
- Brand Vijay: This factor showed that his mass connect as a superstar gave him strong reach across both city & rural seats even as a political newcomer.
Conclusion
The story of how Vijay becomes CM of Tamil Nadu will be written in political books for many years to come. Winning 107 seats with a brand new party while personally pulling in 66,421 votes with a 29,031 vote margin in Perambur shows that Vijay has proved that new faces with real public connect can change the rules of the game. Tamil Nadu has a new leader at the top & all eyes are now on what this superstar turned Chief Minister will deliver in the halls of power.
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