Tamil Nadu assembly elections 2026: Can Vijay replicate the political magic of Annadurai and MGR?
Tamil Nadu actor 'Thalapathy' Vijay is making a high-stakes entry into politics, contesting from two DMK strongholds, Tiruchirapalli East and Perambur, with his party fighting all 234 seats in the 2026 assembly elections. Experts predict Vijay's party may win over 20% of the votes but may not translate to many seats.
Tamil Nadu actor 'Thalapathy' Vijay has entered the 2026 assembly elections, contesting from Tiruchirapalli East and Perambur, both DMK strongholds. His party is fighting all 234 seats, making it a closely watched campaign. Experts believe Vijay needs to build a strong organisational strength to make a huge impact. Vijay's party may win over 20% of the votes, but this may not translate to many seats. The actor has used innovative campaign strategies, including AI hologram and mannequin appearances. Political experts see a conscious calculation behind Vijay's selection of the two constituencies, which have diverse voter demographics.
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