Actor Vijay, leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), will become the chief minister of Tamil Nadu after receiving support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK).
The agreement resolves a period of political uncertainty following the assembly elections held on April 23, 2026 [4]. Because no single party secured an outright majority, the backing of the VCK is essential for the TVK to reach the threshold required to form a stable government.
The TVK won 108 seats in the assembly [1]. To reach the majority threshold of 118 seats in the 234-member Assembly, the party required additional legislative support [2]. The VCK handed over a support letter at the TVK headquarters on Saturday to formalize the arrangement.
An anonymous VCK spokesperson said the party's unconditional backing to Vijay has been confirmed [3]. Other VCK sources said the party, as of now, will extend outside support to Vijay in his bid to form TVK's maiden government [3].
This electoral cycle marked a significant entry for the actor-politician into the state's governance. The TVK crossed 50 lakh votes to be recognized as an official party [5]. This surge in popular support allowed the party to emerge as a primary contender for the chief minister's office despite falling short of the halfway mark on its own.
The formation of this coalition government signals a shift in the traditional power dynamics of Tamil Nadu, as the TVK moves from a newly formed political entity to the leading party of the state administration.
“VCK's unconditional backing to Vijay has been confirmed.”
The ascent of Vijay to the chief minister's office represents a rare and rapid transition from cinema to executive power in Tamil Nadu. By securing the support of the VCK, the TVK has bypassed the need for a full majority, creating a coalition government that must now balance the interests of a new, popular movement with the established goals of its supporting partners.
