Vijay, Prashant Kishor Set Stage for 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor-politician Vijay marked his party’s first anniversary with a high-profile public meeting in Mahabalipuram, signaling an aggressive political push ahead of Tamil Nadu’s 2026 elections.
Sharpening his attack on the DMK and BJP, Vijay aligned with the trending #GetOutModi and #GetOutStalin slogans, with party leaders signing a symbolic #GetOut board. His presence alongside election strategist Prashant Kishor has further fueled speculation about TVK’s electoral roadmap. Kishor, known for crafting winning campaigns, is believed to be advising TVK on a structured, data-driven strategy.
Vijay’s political journey has drawn comparisons to Tamil cinema legends-turned-leaders like MG Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa. However, past attempts by actors like Sivaji Ganesan, Vijayakanth, and Kamal Haasan highlight the challenges of converting star power into sustained political success. Despite this, Vijay has positioned himself as a disruptor, attacking the DMK on governance and dynasty politics while opposing the BJP’s “One Nation, One Poll” proposal.
His silence on the AIADMK has sparked speculation about a possible alliance. With AIADMK weakened by internal conflicts, a Vijay-AIADMK partnership could pose a formidable challenge to the DMK. However, whether Vijay is open to an alliance or prefers to go solo remains uncertain.
As TVK gains momentum, all eyes are on Vijay’s next political move in Tamil Nadu’s evolving political landscape.
