Hugs, cheers and dancing: Vijay’s family celebrates as TVK leads in TN polls | VIDEO

Chennai: A video showing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay’s family celebrating at their residence has surfaced on social media amid the party’s strong performance in early counting trends across Tamil Nadu.

The visuals, which are being widely shared online, also show Vijay’s father and veteran filmmaker S. A. Chandrasekhar as part of the celebrations.

The development comes as TVK has emerged as a decisive force in the state’s political landscape, with early trends indicating leads in over 100 constituencies. Party workers were also seen celebrating with whistles and chants of the party’s signature “whistle podu” song, marking what appears to be an energetic show of support on counting day.

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According to early trends, Vijay himself is leading in the Tiruchirappalli (East) constituency by a margin of over 3,000 votes. In the third round of counting, he is reported to have secured 12,523 votes against his rival Inigo Irudayaraj, who has polled 7,237 votes.

Party candidate V.S. Babu is also making headlines as a potential “giant killer,” leading in Kolathur with a margin of 2,551 votes against Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in early trends.

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At the time of reporting, the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) led by the DMK is trailing with leads in 45 seats, while the DMK itself is ahead in 37 constituencies. The AIADMK-led NDA alliance is currently ahead in 74 seats, placing it in second position.

TVK leader K.A. Sengottaiyan, who joined the party after leaving the AIADMK, is leading in Gobichettipalayam by more than 3,000 votes with over 15,000 votes polled. DMK candidate Nallasivam is trailing in the constituency with around 11,000 votes. In Villivakkam, TVK’s senior leader Aadhav Arjuna is also ahead by 2,038 votes after securing 8,436 votes.

Meanwhile, BJP leader Geeta Priya said the NDA is “in a strong position” amid the ongoing counting process. Speaking to ANI, Priya said voter participation has been strong, especially among youth.

However, television network projections show a contrasting picture, with TVK ahead in 84 seats, the AIADMK-led alliance at 73, and the DMK-led alliance at 56 seats as counting continues across multiple rounds.