TVK Vijay election results highlights: Vijay wins both Perambur, Trichy East; emerges as key player in Tamil Nadu

• Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has secured a landslide victory in the Perambur constituency, winning by a massive margin of 53,715 votes.
• TVK is leading in 107 seats out of 234 in Tamil Nadu assembly, signalling a major shift in the state's political landscape.
• TVK chief Vijay clinched a decisive victory in Tiruchirapalli East as well with 91,381 votes, winning by a margin of 27,416 votes.
• Following TVK's strong performance in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke with party chief Vijay on Monday to congratulate him

TVK Vijay election results LIVE: In a historic debut, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has secured a landslide victory in the Perambur constituency, winning by a massive margin of 53,715 votes.

The actor-turned-politician is also maintaining a steady lead in Tiruchirappalli (East), reflecting a broader blockbuster performance for his party across the state.

As per the last trends, the TVK is leading in 107 seats out of 234 in Tamil Nadu assembly, signalling a major shift in the state's political landscape. Although still short of the halfway mark of 118 seats, Vijay is likely to get support from smaller parties of both Dravidian alliances. (ANI)

TVK Vijay election results LIVE: R Sabarinathan, the 30-year-old son of actor-politician Vijay's long-time driver and personal assistant Rajendran, has won in the Virugambakkam assembly constituency here.

Sabarinathan, contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ticket, won by 27,086 votes, according to the latest Election Commission figures.

Speaking to reporters briefly after receiving his certificate, Sabarinathan said, "I am very happy with the win and very grateful to Vijay, he has put an end to DMK."

Rajendran has been associated with Vijay since the actor's debut film 'Naalaiya Theerpu', serving as his driver and personal aide. (PTI)

TVK Vijay election results LIVE: TVK chief Vijay clinched a decisive victory in Tiruchirapalli East as well with 91,381 votes, winning by a margin of 27,416 votes.

Incidentally, he won in Perambur too, with a bigger margin of 53,715 votes, marking a seismic shift in the political landscape.

In Tiruchirapalli, his campaign was defined by high-octane rally from the bustling corridors of the Gandhi Market to the narrow lanes of the Rockfort area, drawing unprecedented crowds. (PTI)

TVK Vijay election results LIVE: TVK candidate M. Harish is leading from the Alandur constituency as vote counting progresses. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is currently trailing.

TVK Vijay election results LIVE: Following TVK's strong performance in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke with party chief Vijay on Monday to congratulate him, emphasising that the mandate reflects the growing voice of the youth, which cannot be ignored.

In a post on X, Gandhi said, "I spoke to Thiru Vijay and congratulated him on TVK's spectacular result. This mandate reflects the rising voice of youth, which cannot, and will not, be ignored."

He also thanked the Congress workers of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry for their hard work and support. "I reiterate that the Congress party will continue to protect and serve the people of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry," he said.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay's TVK made a stunning debut in Tamil Nadu, becoming the single largest party in terms of seats won or led, though it fell short of securing the majority mark of 118 in the state assembly of 234 seats. (PTI)

TVK Vijay election results LIVE: Vijay-led TVK has won 71 seats so far and is leading on 35 seats as per the latest data released by the Election Commission.

TVK Vijay election results LIVE: The deadly September 2025 Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally stampede failed to overshadow its chief's, actor-turned-politician ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay, popularity as the party eyed a historic electoral victory in Tamil Nadu in its debut election. The counting of votes for Tamil Nadu assembly election 2026 began at 8 am, shortly after which trends emerged and so did the TVK as the single-largest party. The September 2025 Karur stampede, which occurred during a massive gathering linked to Vijay’s political outreach, had briefly shifted focus from his political rise to concerns over intensity of fan-driven politics. Over 40 people were killed and dozens were injured when supporters surged during the event. Read full report

TVK Vijay election results LIVE: TVK chief Vijay contested the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026 from Perambur and Tiruchirappalli (East) seats. As the vote count continues, the actor-turned politician is leading with a big majority on both seats. He is leading in the Perambur seat with a margin of 49,765 votes against DMK's RD Shekar. Two more rounds of counting are pending, following which the results will be declared on this seat. On the Tiruchirappalli (East) seat, he is leading against DMK's S Inigo Irudayara by a margin of 24056 votes after 19 rounds of counting. Three more rounds are pending after which the results on this seat will be declared.

ECI TVK election results LIVE: As the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the single-largest party in Tamil Nadu, TVK chief Thalapathy's car was showered with flowers by his supporters.

ECI TVK election results LIVE: DMK's Udhayanidhi Stalin has won the Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni seat with over 62,000 votes, according to the data from the Election Commission of India.

ECI TVK Vijay election results LIVE: According to the data from the Election Commission of India, Thalapathy Vijay's TVK has so far won 53 seats, DMK has won 24, and ADMK 2.

Here's a party-wise break up of the wins' tally:

• TVK: 53
• DMK: 24
• ADMK: 20
• PMK: 2
• INC: 1
• IUML: 1
• CPI: 1
• CPI(M): 1
• BJP: 1
• AMMKMNKZ: 1

ECI TVK election results LIVE: Meanwhile in Delhi…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing BJP workers at the party headquarters in the wake of the saffron party's historic victory in West Bengal, having broken Mamata Banerjee's era in the state.

ECI TVK Vijay election results LIVE: Thalapathy Vijay's TVK is emerging as the single-largest party in Tamil Nadu in its debut assembly elections. The party has, however, fallen short of the majority mark of 118.

It might be possible that TVK joins hands with either DMK or AIADMK or maybe even smaller parties to form a government in the state.

Notably, the TVK has not yet announced a chief ministerial name. It might be possible that Vijay could be the next CM of Tamil Nadu.

ECI TVK Vijay election results LIVE: TVK chief, Thalapathy Vijay, is leading from both his seats – Perambur and Trichy East.

In Perambur, C Joseph Vijay is leading by a margin of over 48,000 votes and in Tiruchirappalli East, he is ahead with a margin of more than 22,000 votes.

ECI TVK Vijay election results LIVE: Thalapathy Vijay arrived at his parents' residence in Chennai and greeted a sea of his supporters from the balcony. Here's a video of the same.

ECI TVK Vijay election results LIVE: Thalapathy Vijay has arrived at his parents' residence in Chennai as his party has delivered a blockbuster debut performance in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.

TVK Vijay election results LIVE: TVK supporters are bursting firecrackers in Chennai to celebrate Thalapathy Vijay and his party's stellar debut in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections.

ECI TVK Vijay election results LIVE: Heavy security has been deployed at TVK chief Vijay's parents' residence in Chennai, as Thalapathy is en route to meet his father amid a stellar debut performance of his party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu election results.

ECI TVK Vijay election results LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam for its "impressive performance" in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.

In a post on X, Modi said, "Gratitude to the voters of Tamil Nadu who supported the NDA in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections. We will always remain at the forefront in addressing people’s issues and improving their lives."

"Congratulations to TVK on their impressive performance," he wrote.

"The Centre will leave no stone unturned in furthering the progress of Tamil Nadu and the well-being of their people," PM Modi added.

ECI TVK Vijay election results LIVE: Thalapathy Vijay is leading from Perambur by a margin of more than 40,000 votes. He is also contesting from Trichy East, and there as well, the TVK chief is in the lead, according to the data from the Election Commission of India.

ECI TVK Vijay election results LIVE: ADMK has so far won just eight seats in Tamil Nadu, as per the data from the Election Commission of India. The party is leading in 37 seats.

ECI TVK Vijay election results LIVE: DMK leader and deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin is set to win from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni with a margin of over 7,000 votes.

ECI TVK Vijay election results LIVE: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief C Joseph Vijay has left from his residence in Chennai to go and meet his father, SA Chandrasekhar, as his party is looking at a historic victory in Tamil Nadu, that too in its very first electoral battle.