R Sabarinathan, the 30-year-old TVK candidate for Virgumbakkam, shared a deeply emotional moment during the announcement of his candidacy, which went viral across social media. The video, captured at the event on March 29, shows Sabarinathan breaking down in tears as he takes the stage. Actor-turned-politician Vijay, who has been a long-time mentor and supporter of Sabarinathan, comforted him by wiping his tears and giving him a heartfelt hug. The moment was particularly poignant as Sabarinat

Thalapathy Vijay, a renowned South Indian superstar, has officially entered Tamil Nadu politics, following a growing trend of film personalities transitioning to political careers. His party, the Tamil Maanila Congress (TVK), is gearing up for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, where Vijay is contesting from both the Perambur and Trichy East constituencies. In a crucial development, Vijay submitted his electoral affidavit today, revealing a significant asset portfolio totaling ₹520 cror

Actor-turned-politician Vijay has officially announced candidates for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, marking the debut of his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Vijay himself will contest from two constituencies — Perambur and Trichy East — both currently held by the ruling DMK. Addressing supporters, Vijay urged voters to give his party a chance, highlighting the party’s election symbol and calling for equal support to all TVK candidates. He emphasized that h

Actor turned politician Thalapathy Vijay has once again become the center of political discussions after announcing several welfare schemes during a recent gathering of women cadres of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in Mahabalipuram. His speech focused on women’s welfare and included a series of promises that he said would be implemented if his party comes to power in Tamil Nadu. However, the scale of these announcements has sparked a debate in political circles and among the public about their p

On the birth anniversary of the late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, V K Sasikala, once a prominent leader in the AIADMK, officially launched her new political party and unveiled its flag. The flag, designed with the images of iconic leaders C N Annadurai, M G Ramachandran (MGR), and Jayalalithaa, marks a significant step in her attempt to reclaim political relevance in Tamil Nadu. The new party, which Sasikala promises will follow in the footsteps of these Dravidian leaders, is positioned as

The deadlock over seat-sharing negotiations between Congress and the DMK in Tamil Nadu has continued, with the Congress formally requesting 45 Assembly seats for the 2026 polls. This demand, conveyed during a meeting between Congress general secretary KC Venugopal, senior leader TS Singh Deo, and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, is based on an internal review of the Congress’s performance in the 2021 Assembly elections. According to Congress, the request stems from a strategic analysis

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, expressed confidence that the DMK would form the government on its own after the upcoming 2026 elections. Despite buzz surrounding a potential rift between the DMK and Congress, Stalin reassured that the alliance between the two parties remained strong, with the DMK and Congress contesting the election together. He emphasized that the question of power-sharing would not arise at this stage, as the DMK was confident of making "even greater inroads" than in

In the run-up to the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Congress has begun seeking a greater share of seats from its ally, the DMK, while simultaneously warming up to actor Vijay’s Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK). According to sources, senior Congress leaders in Tamil Nadu have been trying to convince the party high command in Delhi to explore an understanding with Vijay, leveraging his growing popularity not only in Tamil Nadu but also in Kerala and Puducherry. The DMK, which

In the run-up to the Vice Presidential election, the BJP has maneuvered cleverly, placing the DMK in a tricky position by selecting CP Radhakrishnan, a veteran BJP leader from Tamil Nadu, as their Vice Presidential candidate. The Opposition, however, has responded with its own strategy, naming Justice (retired) B Sudershan Reddy from Andhra Pradesh as its candidate, creating a political dilemma for the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), a key ally of the BJP at the Cen

O Panneerselvam (OPS), a three-time Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and leader of the AIADMK, has announced his decision to quit the BJP alliance ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. This decision is a significant blow to the BJP’s election plans in the state, particularly as OPS holds substantial sway in the influential Thevar community from the southern districts of Tamil Nadu. The decision follows OPS’ exclusion from high-profile meetings

Khushbu Sundar, a prominent actor and politician, has been appointed as one of the Vice-Presidents of BJP Tamil Nadu. Expressing her excitement, Khushbu shared her gratitude for the opportunity and revealed her immediate focus on strengthening the BJP's grassroots presence, particularly in South Chennai. She emphasized the importance of reaching out to voters directly, possibly through door-to-door campaigning, to educate them on the work done by Prime Mi

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has decided to postpone filing his Rajya Sabha nomination following controversy surrounding his recent comments about the Kannada language. The nomination, which was originally scheduled for this week, has reportedly been deferred until after the release of his upcoming film Thug Life. The decision was taken after strong backlash erupted in Karnataka over his remarks that “Kannada is born out of Tamil.”

In a remarkable turn of events in the Andhra Pradesh elections, Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena Party (JSP) achieved a phenomenal 100% strike rate by winning all 21 MLA seats and 2 MP seats under the NDA alliance. This impressive feat has cemented Kalyan’s position as one of the rare cinema stars to successfully transition into a political powerhouse. While Kalyan’s political journey has reached a significant milestone, Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay is now preparing to make his

Thalapathy Vijay has finally spoken out about his decision to step away from Tamil cinema to focus on his political journey. Addressing ongoing speculation that he’s nearing the end of his film career, Vijay confirmed he is indeed leaving the industry to fully commit to politics. The actor shared this with his fans on Sunday during the first TVK Vijay Maanadu event, where he delivered an impassioned speech outlining his future vision. “I have given up the height of my ca

At the inaugural state conference for Tamiliga Vettri Kazhagam in Vikravandi, Villuppuram, actor-turned-politician Vijay delivered a powerful speech aimed at the ruling BJP at the national level and the DMK in Tamil Nadu, though he refrained from directly naming either party. The event, which marked Vijay’s debut political rally, attracted an impressive crowd of over 300,000 supporters. In his address, Vijay declared his commitment to the philosophies of Tamil leaders like Per

In a recent address in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu's Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin made it clear that he will not apologize for his previous remarks on 'Sanatan Dharma.' Drawing inspiration from Dravidian leader Periyar, known for his advocacy against caste discrimination and for women's empowerment, Udhayanidhi defended his statements, asserting that they reflect a long-standing fight against social injustices. Udhayanidhi, the grandson of former Chief Minister