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Actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, aka Thalapathy Vijay, has raced ahead of MK Stalin\u2019s Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), surpassing the bulk mark of 118 seats required to form the federal government in Tamil Nadu. Out of 234 assembly seats, his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is currently leading in 172. In his debut election, Vijay can also be ahead in Tiruchirappalli East, polling 12,523 votes with a margin of 5,286.<\/p>\n
With counting still underway, celebrations have already begun amongst supporters, anticipating a historic win. This marks a serious milestone in Vijay\u2019s first-ever electoral contest, signaling a possible shift within the state\u2019s political landscape.<\/p>\n
Celebrities are congratulating the actor for his triumph, with Vijay\u2019s \u2018The Biggest of All Time\u2019 director Venkat Pradbu taking to Twitter and using the film\u2019s poster in a creative strategy to highlight the actor\u2019s win.<\/p>\n
\n\ud83d\ude01\ud83d\ude01\ud83d\ude01\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd https:\/\/t.co\/ihWqrLAyn2<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 venkat prabhu (@vp_offl) May 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Tiger Shroff also used the platform, acknowledging the religion people have in him.<\/p>\n
\nCongratulations to @actorvijay<\/a> \ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffc
The religion people have in you is amazing to see. More power to you for this next chapter!\ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffb<\/p>\n\u2014 Tiger Shroff (@iTIGERSHROFF) May 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Telugu superstar Nani also congratulated Vijay with warm words, expressing, \u201cthat the underdog winning is absolute cinema.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nCongratulations @actorvijay<\/a> sir.<\/p>\n
First doubted after which crowned.
Happened at our home and now it\u2019s happening in our neighbouring home.<\/p>\nUnderdog winning is all the time absolute cinema ( or should I say absolute politics ?) \ud83d\ude42
Hope great things follow for the people of Tamil Nadu\u2026<\/p>\n\u2014 Nani (@NameisNani) May 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Popular South actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar expressed her happiness at Vijay\u2019s win, writing that \u201cpeople have spoken.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nOru Viral Puratchi.. Whistle Podu..!!! @actorvijay<\/a> woohooooooo\u2026 !!! The people have spoken.. so many have tried for a long time.. but you may have proved that if the people want the facility is theirs..looking forward to vary and prosperity of our tamilians.. congratulationssss..!!!!\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/fgleEVqjX1<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 \ud835\udc7d\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc93\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc8d\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc99\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc8a \ud835\udc7a\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc93\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc89\ud835\udc8c\ud835\udc96\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc93 (@varusarath5) May 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Raayan actor Sundeep Kishan poured in his warm wishes and lauded the actor for \u201cdoing it the appropriate way.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nEn Thalapathy Vetri Kondar \u2665\ufe0f
Congratulations Dear @actorvijay<\/a> sir ..
And thanks for doing it the appropriate way \ud83e\uddff
Love you \u2665\ufe0f<\/p>\n\u2014 Sundeep Kishan (@sundeepkishan) May 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Popular Tamil music composer Santhosh Narayanan too didn\u2019t draw back from expressing his joy over Vijay\u2019s win, stating that while results are yet to be declared, the actor\u2019s lead is already a serious victory for the state.<\/p>\n
\nHistory being made in our state. Congratulations @actorvijay<\/a> sir ! I had only seen Dravidian parties split votes between one another since I actually have been alive and that is such a hugely welcome shift. Results are yet to be finalised but that is already a historical moment for us \ud83d\ude80\ud83d\ude80\u2026<\/p>\n
\u2014 Santhosh Narayanan (@Music_Santhosh) May 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Telugu actor Nikhil Siddhartha too took to X to congratulate the star for his big victory, writing that he has made a \u201chuge mark within the Tamil industry.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nProud to see Thalapathy @actorvijay<\/a> garu from our Indian Cinema Industry making a Huge Mark In Tamil Nadu Politics & emerging because the Single Largest Party Historic Achievement \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffd #Jananayagan<\/a> \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 #TVK<\/a> \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffd pic.twitter.com\/9xIFzSs4cD<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Nikhil Siddhartha (@actor_Nikhil) May 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Malayalam producer Aju Varghese wrote, \u201cLuck favours the brave\u201d as he congratulated Vijay for the stellar win on the Tamil Nadu elections.<\/p>\n
Two-time National Award-winning producer G. Dhananjheyan lauded Vijay and his party with praises, calling it a \u201cmassive win\u201d for the actor.<\/p>\n
\nIt\u2019s a large victory for @TVKVijayHQ<\/a> #TVKVijay\u200cHQ<\/a> , leading now in over 100 seats \u2026 final results could also be higher.<\/p>\n
What a victory of largely kids & women voters who wanted #ThalapathyVijay<\/a> to win and convey in a change in Tamil Nadu. Their unconditional love paid off \ud83d\udcaa\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/aRJVIC63G4<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 G Dhananjheyan (@Dhananjayang) May 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
A Political Shift In The Making?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
With this win, Vijay can completely change the political landscape of the state, which has previously been dominated by Dravidian parties. Along with his political debut, Vijay is on the trail to breaking the dominance of DMK and AIADMK. The sentence \u201cVijay will come\u201d related to the actor actually rings true now! We wish the actor a stupendous run in politics and the easiest for a brand new chapter in his profession.<\/p>\n
From Cinema To Politics: Vijay\u2019s Recent Chapter<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Born in 1974 to filmmaker SA Chandrasekhar and singer Shoba Chandrasekhar, Vijay began his profession in movies as a toddler artist. Along the best way, he struggled to seek out his footing in Tamil cinema, which was widely dominated by legends Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. It was Ghilli that modified the sport for the actor and put him on the landscape of Tamil cinema. Now, with TVK\u2019s strong performance, he appears able to script a brand new success story, this time in politics.<\/p>\n
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