Vijay to Lead TVK into 2026 Tamil Nadu Elections as Chief Ministerial Candidate

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Vijay, the celebrated actor who transitioned into politics, has been officially declared as the Chief Ministerial candidate for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. This significant decision was solidified through a special resolution during the party’s State Executive Committee meeting, held at the TVK headquarters in Chennai.

According to reports from NDTV, the meeting, with Vijay at the helm, also initiated preparations for a major state conference slated for the following month.

Vijay's Cinematic Endeavors

Simultaneously, Vijay is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated film, 'Jana Nayagan,' directed by H. Vinoth. The teaser for 'Jana Nayagan' recently debuted and garnered positive feedback from viewers.

Industry Insights on Vijay's Potential Farewell Film

Priyamani, a prominent actress with a significant role in 'Jana Nayagan,' expressed her admiration for Vijay. As reported by Wionews, she stated in an interview, “I’m super excited to share screen space with Vijay… I hope this isn’t his last film.”

During a recent appearance at the Kerala Carnival in Ireland, Mamitha Baiju, another key actress in 'Jana Nayagan,' recounted her conversation with Vijay about the film potentially being his last. "I just asked him whether 'Jana Nayagan' would truly be his last outing. Vijay Sir responded by saying that it all depends on how elections go. He also said that we’ll see what happens.”

'Jana Nayagan' boasts a star-studded cast, including Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Narain, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, and Mamitha Baiju. Meanwhile, Vijay's previous film, the action-packed 'GOAT,' unfortunately did not resonate with audiences.