In South India, cinema and politics have often shared the same stage. From MGR to Vijay, several superstars didn’t just dominate the box office; they built political movements. As Thalapathy Vijay’s TVK storms Tamil Nadu, here are cinema icons who turned fans into vote banks. Scroll down.

Vijay, MGR, Rajnikanth and more: South Indian superstars who turned fan power into political parties

In a key political development in Tamil Nadu, the AIADMK has stated that there is no possibility of extending support to TVK in government formation talks. The announcement adds clarity to the evolving political landscape in the state ahead of future electoral and alliance strategies. Parties continue to position themselves as Tamil Nadu’s political equations remain dynamic.


Tamil Nadu Govt Formation: AIADMK Says No Chance of Supporting TVK

Polling is underway in Tamil Nadu with a strong turnout of nearly 70% so far, as over 5.7 crore voters decide the fate of 234 assembly seats. More than 4,000 candidates are in the fray, making it one of the most competitive elections in recent years. While the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam dominate the landscape, actor-turned-politician Vijay’s debut adds a fresh twist to the contest.


Tamil Nadu Votes In High-Stakes Battle: 70% Turnout, 4,000 Candidates 

Vijay attacked Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and opposition AIADMK, saying they were no different from one another. Comparing the manifestos of the DMK and AIADMK, Vijay said that there are hardly any differences between what both parties shared in their respective documents. 

Tamil Nadu polls: Actor Vijay unveils Manifesto aimed at women, farmers, fishermen

Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK is also nearing finalization of its seat-sharing process. So far, the DMK has allocated 66 seats to its allies. The DMK has allocated 28 seats to the Congress, which is India’s principal opposition party.

Tamil Nadu polls: AIADMK to contest 169 seats; allocates 65 to allies

Palaniswami said that MK Stalin was only concerned about his own family's welfare and was not concerned about the issues faced by the public. He also mentioned that ganja(marijuana) and narcotic substances were widely available across rural and urban regions of Tamil Nadu.

Rs 24,000cr swindled via liquor sales: EPS attacks DMK Govt at NDA protest

This comes barely a week after the DMK Government under Chief Minister MK Stalin, which is seeking to retain power, credited a financial assistance of Rs. 5,000 into bank accounts of more than 1.3 crore women in the poll-bound state.

After DMK's ₹5K cash dole for women, AIADMK promises ₹10K per family

The incident comes months after a stampede at the Tamil superstar’s rally in Karur on September 27 claimed nearly 40 lives, triggering strict restrictions, including capping attendance at 4,998 people with QR code-embedded entry passes.



Man collapses to death at Vijay’s election rally in Tamil Nadu's Salem; AIADMK says ‘carry coffin’ to TVK events

Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK accuses the AIADMK of “surrendering to the BJP” and also mounts attacks over increasing factionalism within the opposition party. The AIADMK counters the criticism by accusing the DMK of dynastic politics.

As troubles grow for AIADMK, EPS to meet Amit Shah in Delhi

Investment MoUs worth $1.76bn inked during Europe visit: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin

Ahead of 2026 polls, storm brews in Tamil Nadu's opposition party AIADMK

In the presence of Union Home Minister and BJP election supremo Amit Shah, AIADMK General Secretary and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, the two parties announced their National Democratic Alliance for the 2026 Assembly polls in the southern Indian state.

India: BJP, AIADMK to fight 2026 Tamil Nadu polls under EPS's leadership

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) on Wednesday finally clinched an alliance with late actor Vijayakanth's Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) for the April 19 Lok Sabha polls by allotting five seats. Watch to know more.

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK seals alliance with DMK

India Elections 2024: AIADMK announces second and final candidates list

The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Tuesday filed two complaints with the Election Commission in Tamil Nadu against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Tuesday filed two complaints with the Election Commission in Tamil Nadu against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

AIADMK releases first list of 16 candidates, MK Stalin adds 11 new names to the first list

Actress Trisha files defamation case against ex-AIADMK leader AV Raju

Of the states in southern India, Tamil Nadu has had and continues to have the most distinctive political landscape, where language identity politics and state autonomy play a major part. This is a state that's dominated by two Dravidian parties - the DMK and AIADMK. This report by Sidharth MP tells you more.

BJP looking for gains in Tamil Nadu, fighting without allies

Blow to BJP? AIADMK severs ties with NDA over Annamalai's remarks

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Lankan Court demands Rs.1crore for release of Indian fishermen, OPS writes to Jaishankar seeking help

India polls: AIADMK will form government in Tamil Nadu, says Panneerselvam

Sasikala quits politics; nephew TTV expresses shock, BJP welcomes move

Sasikala in AIADMK-BJP alliance, hints Thuglak Editor Gurumurthy

Rajinikanth says no desire to become CM, lists three-point agenda

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