Tamil Nadu, long regarded as the citadel of Dravidian politics for over five decades and traditionally dominated by the DMK and AIADMK, appears to be witnessing a political shift.

Actor-politician Vijay, making his electoral debut with the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is on course to emerge as the single-largest party.

The DMK, led by MK Stalin, is trailing, with the Chief Minister also losing his stronghold of Kolathur to TVK.

While most exit polls had projected a second consecutive win for the DMK, Axis My India had indicated a possible “Vijay effect,” suggesting TVK could emerge as a kingmaker with around 100 seats in the 234-member Assembly, where the majority mark is 118.

As per Election Commission data at 6.15 p.m. on Monday, TVK has won 9 seats and is leading in 94 constituencies.

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