S A Chandrasekhar, father of TVK chief Vijay, said he was proud and happy as his son's party surged in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections [1].
The result marks a potential shift in the state's political landscape, as the TVK party has emerged as a dominant force in the early counts [2].
Speaking on May 4, 2026, Chandrasekhar said he was reacting to the early trends showing his son's party leading the race [3]. The TVK party has shown significant strength in the counting process, with early trends indicating the party crossed the 100-seat mark [4].
Specific data from the counting centers indicates that TVK was leading in 110 of the total 234 seats [5]. This performance suggests a strong mandate for Vijay's leadership and his party's platform in the region.
"As a father, I am very proud and happy," Chandrasekhar said [6].
The atmosphere in Chennai remained tense but celebratory as supporters gathered to monitor the results. The surge of the TVK party has disrupted the traditional power dynamics of the assembly, placing Vijay in a position to potentially lead the state government.
Chandrasekhar's comments follow a campaign that focused on mobilizing voters around Vijay's public image and the party's promises of reform. The lead in 110 seats [5] places the party well above the majority threshold required to form a government in the 234-seat assembly.
“"As a father, I am very proud and happy."”
The early lead of the TVK party, particularly crossing the 100-seat threshold, indicates a significant disruption of the established bipolar political structure in Tamil Nadu. If these trends hold, Vijay's transition from cinema to politics has successfully translated celebrity capital into legislative power, potentially ending the long-term dominance of traditional regional parties.
