Karaikudi’s election dynamics have shifted from heritage tourism to a fierce contest between Tamil nationalism and established Dravidian alliances, marked by the entry of star candidates and a four-way battle
Trichy East is one of the two constituencies from where Vijay is contesting the 2026 Assembly elections, with the other being Perambur in the north
The DMK-AIADMK duopoly is facing a challenge with the entry of Vijay and Seeman—splitting votes, tightening margins, and making local shifts decisive
Vijay's political campaign is characterised by controlled, high-impact appearances rather than relentless campaigning, leveraging his aura to connect with voters, particularly youth and women
Vijay's entry into Tamil Nadu politics as an actor-turned-politician with his Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam party, has injected an ‘X-factor’ into the electoral landscape