Official data has revealed that TVK has won 14 seats and is currently leading in 94. As we wait for the final declarations from the counting centres, the current leads and wins are already telling a story of massive upsets and high‑stakes survival.
Below are the critical constituencies and candidates to watch as the final rounds of counting stabilise.
TVK Claims Thanjavur Seat
TVK chief Vijay’s popularity shone through in a constituency where five people were injured during his rally. R. Vijaysaravanan from TVK has won against DMK’s Shan Ramanathan by a thick margin of 16,955.
Chepauk–Thiruvallikeni: The ‘Prince’ Under Pressure
Candidate: Udhayanidhi Stalin (DMK)
All eyes are on the Deputy Chief Minister in what was expected to be a safe seat. So far the run has been in favour of Udhayanidhi Stalin
As of 3:30 p.m., the prince had an edge over his TVK opponent Selvam. D by a margin of 4,319 votes.
Kolathur: The CM’s Citadel
Candidate: M.K. Stalin (DMK)
TVK’s V.S. Babu has breached Stalin’s bastion in the Kolathur constituency. Babu won the seat by a margin of 8,795 votes, and had a total of 82,997 in his kitty.
Edappadi: The EPS Stronghold
Candidate: Edappadi K. Palaniswami (AIADMK)
In the heart of the Kongu belt, EPS is fighting to cement his position as the undisputed mass leader of the AIADMK. His home‑turf performance is crucial to his political survival.
Early leads show him holding steady, but the NTK’s Seeman factor and aggressive BJP campaigning in western Tamil Nadu appear to be chipping away at traditional vote banks. His victory margin could determine his leverage in any hung Assembly scenario.
Coimbatore South: The High‑Octane Triangular Fight
Candidates: Senthilbalaji (DMK) vs Vanathi Srinivasan (BJP) vs TVK
Among the most closely watched seats in the industrial belt, Coimbatore South has turned volatile. With the DMK and BJP in a direct fight, Vijay’s TVK has transformed the contest into a genuine three‑cornered battle.
The result here will test the BJP’s urban growth in Tamil Nadu and determine whether the Thalapathy factor can translate cinematic popularity into electoral consolidation.
Karur: A Referendum on Welfare
Candidate: V. Senthil Balaji (DMK)
Karur recorded the state’s highest turnout at 92.62%. Analysts are watching closely to see whether this unprecedented participation favours the incumbent’s welfare schemes or signals a quiet call for change.
Given Senthil Balaji’s high‑profile legal battles over the past year, a win would significantly boost DMK morale, while a loss would be framed as a voter verdict on corruption allegations.
However, as of 5 p.m. AIADMK’s Vijayabhaskar had maintained his lead by 4,677 votes.
Madurai Central: The Cultural Pulse
Candidate: PTR Palanivel Thiagarajan (DMK)
In the temple city, PTR’s data‑driven, policy‑heavy campaign is being tested against a more traditional, ground‑level AIADMK push. Madurai’s history of unpredictability makes this a key indicator for broader shifts across southern Tamil Nadu.
Watch closely for the TVK spoiler effect across these constituencies. Even where Vijay’s candidates do not win, their vote share could decisively reveal which parties are losing their traditional bases to the silver‑screen superstar.
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