LIVE: Thalapathy Vijay Casts Vote in Chennai | Tamil Nadu Election 2026 Polling Day Live Coverage

'? BREAKING UPDATE: TVK Chief Vijay is expected to arrive at his designated polling station in Chennai shortly. Thousands of fans and voters have gathered to catch a glimpse of the actor-turned-politician as he makes his debut electoral appearance as a candidate.

Current Status: '? Waiting for Arrival | Location: Chennai Polling Booth

The wait is almost over for millions of fans and political observers. Today, April 23, 2026, marking a historic shift in Tamil Nadu politics, Thalapathy Vijay, the President of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), will cast his vote for the first time as a party leader and candidate.

H2: Where is Vijay Voting Today?

Vijay is registered to vote in his home constituency in Chennai. Live reports from Polimer News show heavy police deployment and a massive “Whistle Warrior” presence near the booth. This visit is particularly significant as Vijay is contesting from two seats'Perambur and Trichy East'marking a direct challenge to established political giants.

TVK's First Election: A New Era

After a high-octane campaign that ended on April 21st, Vijay’s TVK is the “X-factor” in this election.

• Symbol: Whistle
• Alliances: Contesting Solo
• Key Promise: “People-centric politics” and a “Dravidian-Nationalist” alternative.

2026 TN Election Live Turnout Updates

While the spotlight is on the TVK chief, the rest of the state is seeing a massive turnout. As of 11:00 AM, voter turnout has crossed 20% in several districts.

• Celebrity Voters: Other early voters include CM MK Stalin, EPS, and several stars from the Tamil film industry.
• Security: Over 1.5 lakh police personnel are ensuring a peaceful voting process today.