Vijay’s political debut is shaping into a potential game changer, with an Axis My India exit poll projecting a stunning performance for his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu. The survey suggests a major shift in the state’s political landscape, long dominated by two major Dravidian parties.
According to the Axis My India exit poll, TVK is projected to win between 98 and 120 seats in the 234-member Assembly, placing it on par with the ruling alliance led by M. K. Stalin. The DMK-INC alliance is estimated to secure 92 to 110 seats, while the NDA alliance trails behind with 22 to 32 seats.
The vote share projections are equally striking. TVK is expected to secure around 35 percent of the vote, matching the ruling bloc and leaving the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led alliance significantly behind. These numbers indicate that TVK is not merely a spoiler but a serious contender for power.
Axis My India chief Pradeep Gupta compared Vijay’s rise to that of legendary leaders MGR and NTR, hinting at a historic political transformation if the projections hold true.
The exit poll data points to a strong youth-driven surge behind TVK. Around 68 percent of first-time voters aged 18 to 19 and 59 percent in the 20 to 29 age group are estimated to have supported the party. This demographic advantage has helped TVK build momentum quickly across urban and semi-urban constituencies.
The central theme driving support appears to be the demand for change. A significant portion of voters cited this as their primary reason, with even higher numbers among TVK supporters. Vijay’s personal appeal has also played a key role, blending celebrity influence with political messaging.
TVK’s support base cuts across caste, class and geography, making it a broad-based movement rather than a niche political force. The party has gained traction among OBC, SC and minority communities, as well as both rural and urban voters.
With Vijay emerging as the preferred chief ministerial candidate for many voters, slightly ahead of Stalin in the survey, the state’s political contest appears tighter than ever. While exit polls can be unpredictable, the data signals one clear trend: Tamil Nadu may be witnessing the rise of a powerful new political force.
