In a historic political shift, Vijay’s newly formed party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has emerged as the single largest party in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Following the results declared on May 4, the TVK secured 107 out of 234 seats, marking a thunderous debut for the actor-turned-politician.
The entertainment world erupted in celebration, with Vijay’s Jana Nayagan co-star Pooja Hegde leading the tributes on social media.
Celebs Cheer for “Thalapathy”
Pooja Hegde shared a warm photo with Vijay, both seen in coordinated outfits, with a caption that echoed the sentiments of millions of fans:
“OMGGG. Congratulationssss @actorvijay sir. This Thalapathy Kacheri is just getting bigger and bigger. Onwards and upwards only. Party Time. Let’s gooo.”
The congratulations didn’t stop there. Legends and contemporaries alike took to X (formerly Twitter) to acknowledge the feat:
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Rajinikanth: Extended his congratulations to “Thiru Vijay” and the TVK members for their “resounding victory.”
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Kamal Haasan, A.R. Rahman, and Anirudh Ravichander: Sent their best wishes to the new political leader.
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Ram Gopal Varma: Noted that Vijay has effectively “destroyed” the long-standing dominance of the DMK in the state.
The Road to Government Formation
While the TVK’s performance is stellar, the party is currently 11 seats short of the 118-seat majority mark required to form a government independently.
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Single Largest Party: As the leading party, the TVK is expected to be invited by the Governor to explore government formation.
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Potential Coalitions: Insiders suggest the TVK may seek “outside support” from smaller parties currently aligned with the DMK, including the Congress (5 seats), CPI, CPI(M), and VCK.
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A “Minority” Start: There is a strong possibility of Vijay beginning his term as a minority administration while building a stable coalition.
Jana Nayagan Update
Amidst the political frenzy, fans are also tracking Vijay’s upcoming film, “Jana Nayagan.” The movie is currently awaiting certification due to ongoing legal disputes between the production house and the CBFC.
Other Regional Highlights
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West Bengal: The BJP has successfully ended Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year rule, a victory Prime Minister Modi has called a sign of “Poriborton” (change).
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Kerala: A major shift occurred as the Congress-led opposition ousted the Communist government, ending their long-term hold on the state.
