Actor-politician Vijay’s TVK is seeking support from VCK, PMK and Left parties to cross the majority mark and form the next government in Tamil Nadu after emerging as the single largest party. But his path to chief ministership is not yet clear. Who will emerge the kingmaker?

Vijay's path to Tamil Nadu chief minister: Who will be the kingmaker - VCK, PMK or the Left? What you should know

Tamil Nadu’s post-poll drama is now a full-blown numbers war. Vijay’s TVK may have broken the old order, but without the magic 118, the battle has shifted from ballots to backroom deals. Congress has taken to the streets, calling for a statewide protest as the political crisis deepens.

Congress calls for statewide protest as Vijay’s TVK scrambles for the 'final five' to form government in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu is staring at a constitutional showdown. Despite emerging as the single largest party with 108 seats, Vijay’s TVK is still being kept from power, and now rival camps may unite in an extraordinary bid to block him. TVK’s warning: deny the mandate, and all 108 MLAs resign.

Tamil Nadu political crisis: TVK threatens mass resignation as governor blocks Thalapathy Vijay from forming government

Vijay’s TVK emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu but fell short of a majority, delaying his oath-taking as CM. With Congress support and talks underway with VCK and Left parties, political suspense continues amid AIADMK denials and DMK’s wait-and-watch stance.

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Even though Vijay has not yet been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, a viral clip from his movie Jana Nayagan seems to have already declared him as the CM. The clip is reportedly from a theatre. 

Vijay introduced as ‘Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu’ in new title card of Jana Nayagan, clip goes viral

Amid the countless congratulatory wishes that have come in for Vijay on his win at Tamil Nadu State elections, his Jana Nayagan co-star Pooja Hegde's message stands out. Here's why. 

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Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerged as the largest party with 108 seats but is short of majority.  Vijay must secure allies or win a floor test to form the government in Tamil Nadu.

How can Vijay become Tamil Nadu CM despite TVK not getting majority? 4 options EXPLAINED

A dramatic one-vote defeat saw DMK minister K.R. Periyakaruppan lose Tiruppattur to TVK’s Seenivasa Sethupathy. Adding to DMK’s setback, MK Stalin lost Kolathur. TVK emerged as the largest party with 108 seats, short of majority, making alliances crucial.

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Global media highlights a historic shift as the BJP conquers Bengal, ending Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year rule. Simultaneously, actor Vijay’s TVK stunned the world by ousting the DMK in Tamil Nadu, disrupting decades of Dravidian dominance. Check what other publications said about the results.

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Vijay’s TVK emerges as the largest party in Tamil Nadu, driven by his strong star power and grassroots base. Despite controversies including a deadly Karur rally stampede, film delays, and personal allegations, TVK leads with107 seats. DMK and AIADMK follow

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Prashant Kishor’s 2024 prediction about TVK and Vijay is going viral as Tamil Nadu election trends show strong leads for the debutant party. Kishor had said TVK could win big if it contested alone, a forecast now drawing attention amid counting results.

'I will be taking over Dhoni in popularity': Prashant Kishor wanted to be most popular Bihari in Tamil Nadu after Vijay's win

The 2026state assembly results upend Indian politics. Vijay’s TVK breaks the Tamil Nadu duopoly. BJP makes history in Bengal under Adhikari as TMC falls. Himanta secures a rare third term in Assam, while Kerala’s UDF, led by Satheesan, ends a decade of LDF rule.

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Vijay's path to Tamil Nadu chief minister: Who will be the kingmaker - VCK, PMK or the Left? What you should know

Congress calls for statewide protest as TVK scrambles to form govt in Tamil Nadu

TVK threatens mass resignation as governor blocks Vijay from forming government

How can Vijay miss becoming CM despite TVK emerging as single largest party?

Thalapathy’s new title: Vijay introduced as ‘Hon CM’ in Jana Nayagan title card

Pooja Hegde predicted it! Actress shares BTS clip amid Vijay’s election win

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