Tamil Nadu News

A tense scene unfolded on Marina Beach Road in Chennai when traffic was stopped for Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s convoy. Frustrated commuters voiced anger, and one man argued with multiple police officers as his wife joined in.

A Pocso court in Tamil Nadu awarded a double death sentence to a 38-year-old man for raping and murdering a 17-year-old girl. The conviction came within 75 days of the crime after police used DNA evidence, CCTV footage from a windmill farm and phone tracking to solve the case. Investigators also traced a stolen bike used by accused during crime.

N Marie Wilson, a first-time MLA from RK Nagar, has been appointed Finance Minister in CM Vijay’s expanded Tamil Nadu Cabinet. Wilson joined TVK in 2025 and won the 2026 Assembly election by defeating DMK’s J. John Ebenezer by nearly 50,000 votes.

Sudarsan Pattnaik created a large sand sculpture at Puri Beach to congratulate TVK chief Vijay after the party’s strong performance in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections. The artwork showed Vijay’s portrait and the message 'Congratulations Vijay Anna'.

Actor-politician Vijay is set to become Tamil Nadu's next Chief Minister after reportedly telling Governor RV Arlekar that TVK now has support from 118 MLAs, the majority mark in the Assembly. Sources said support from VCK, AMMK and an IUML MLA helped TVK reach the number. Vijay is expected to take oath tomorrow at 11 am.

The Samajwadi Party has decided not to work with I-PAC ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections, citing lack of funds. However, recent defeats of parties linked to I-PAC, legal issues involving its leaders, and operational concerns also influenced the move. SP will rely on its own network while continuing with another firm, Showtime.

Congress has left its alliance with the DMK in Tamil Nadu and decided to support Vijay’s TVK, which emerged as the largest party but lacks a majority. With five MLAs, Congress will help TVK form the government, but only if it keeps “communal forces” out. The alliance, called “Mission 2029”, aims to continue long-term.

MK Stalin's dream of leading DMK to a second straight term has suffered a major blow after his shock defeat in Kolathur. TVK's VS Babu won by 8,795 votes, ending Stalin’s long winning streak. Result reflects wider political shift with Vijay's TVK emerging as strong force. Outcome signals changing voter mood and could reshape Tamil Nadu's politics.

Vijay has stayed away from Hindi cinema, with only a brief cameo in Rowdy Rathore. Despite this, his films are popular in Hindi through dubbing and remakes. TVK has performed strongly in Tamil Nadu, bringing him national attention. His journey shows how regional stardom and strong local connection can lead to cinematic success, political rise.

TVK candidate V. S. Babu defeated CM M. K. Stalin in Kolathur by 8,284 votes, ending Stalin's winning streak. The result is part of a wider surge by Vijay’s TVK, which is leading in many seats across Tamil Nadu. The upset triggered a flood of memes online. The outcome signals a major political shift, challenging long dominance of DMK and AIADMK.