Actor-turned-politician Vijay is seeking a coalition with several political parties to form a governing majority in Tamil Nadu [1].
The move follows the May 2026 legislative assembly election results, where Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as a dominant force but fell short of an absolute majority. Securing these alliances is critical for the TVK to legally establish a government and appoint a cabinet in the state capital of Chennai [2].
TVK won 108 seats in the assembly [1]. Because a governing majority requires 118 seats [1], Vijay must secure the support of additional lawmakers to reach the threshold. A TVK minister said that Vijay wants the Congress party, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), and the Viduthalai Chakra Party (VCK) to be part of his cabinet and coalition government [1].
Reports on the current status of these alliances vary. Some sources said that the VCK and IUML have already backed TVK unconditionally, which would bring the party's total tally to 120 MLAs [3]. Other reports indicate that the TVK has formally written to the VCK, the Communist Party of India (Marxist), and the Communist Party of India to request their support [4].
This coalition effort includes a significant political shift, as the Congress party has reportedly broken a 55-year alliance with the DMK to join the TVK-led government [5]. The inclusion of the IUML, and VCK would provide the necessary numbers for Vijay to meet with the governor and formally assume power [3].
Vijay's transition from cinema to politics has culminated in this bid for leadership. The outcome of these negotiations will determine the stability of the next administration in Tamil Nadu and the influence of the various minority and leftist parties within the new cabinet [2].
“TVK won 108 seats in the assembly.”
The formation of a TVK-led coalition marks a potential paradigm shift in Tamil Nadu's political landscape. By courting a diverse group of partners—including national entities like Congress and regional identity-based parties like the IUML and VCK—Vijay is attempting to build a broad-tent government to offset his 10-seat deficit. The collapse of the long-standing Congress-DMK alliance further suggests a realignment of power that could diminish the influence of traditional political giants in the state.
