TN Elections 2026: Star Villain Vijey Announces Candidacy in Two Seats
Tamil Nadu Election Commissioner K. Srinivasan has announced that actor-turned-politician Muthu Ramasamy will contest the upcoming state elections from two constituencies, specifically Perambur and Trichy East under his party's banner as part of a direct challenge to Dravidian parties (Timesnownews). This marks Villain Vijay's first electoral appearance where he is set against rival candidates in these key seats.
Key Points
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1Actor Vijey will make his first entry into politics by contesting from two constituencies: Perambur (Chennai) and Tiruchirappalli East.
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2Vijay's TVK party has released its full candidate list for the April 23 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, including core team members in other seats alongside Vijey himself.
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3The campaign focuses on a 'Whistle' symbol representing corruption-free governance with specific promises regarding women safety and drug eradication.
Developments
Perspectives
Actor Vijay announced on Sunday that he will make an entry into politics for the first time by contesting from two constituencies: Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli East.
— [Mar 29, 06:48] TN Election 2026: Actor Vijay to Contest from Two Constituencies, Releases TVK List (Timesnownews)Vijay urged voters during his address at a party functionary meeting that they should support the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's 'Whistle' symbol.
— [Mar 29, 06:32] TVK Announces Candidates For Tamil Nadu Elections, Vijay To Contest From 2 Seats (News.abplive.com)Vijay promised a corruption-free government with specific focuses on women's safety and drug eradication.
— [Mar 29, 06:32] TVK Announces Candidates For Tamil Nadu Elections, Vijay To Contest From 2 Seats (News.abplive.com)Vijay described the upcoming polls as a direct fight between his party and the DMK.
— [Mar 29, 06:19] Vijay to contest 2 seats, calls Tamil Nadu polls direct fight between TVK and DMK (Indiatoday.in)Tamil Nadu Polls: TVK Chief Vijay announced he is making his political debut by contesting in Perambur and Trichy East against DMK candidates RD Shekar and Inigo Irudayaraj respectively, while promising to prioritize women's safety, a drug-free state if elected.
TVK chief Vijay announced his candidacy under 'C Joseph Vijay' from Perambur in Chennai and Tiruchirappalli East for April 23, while releasing a list of candidates including N Anand. He criticized the ruling DMK-led alliance as "patch-up" before campaigning was reportedly denied permission by officials citing space constraints at Mullai Nagar junction despite his party's claim to have filed applications two days in advance via Suvidha portal.
Actor Vijay has announced his candidacy for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, contesting both Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East as a member of TVK. Alongside fielding other key leaders from important constituencies like T Nagar and Gobichettipalayam, he outlined an agenda focused on youth welfare including drug-free governance and collateral-free education loans up to ₹20 lakh while positioning the election against DMK's M.K.Stalin over corruption issues in Tamil Nadu