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Skip next section TVK emerges as Tamil Nadu's largest partyMay 4, 2026TVK emerges as Tamil Nadu's largest partyTamil Nadu, one of India’s most developed states, has a history of electing movie stars to the top officeImage: R. Satish Babu/AFPActor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, is set to win Tamil Nadu's 2026 Assembly elections, signaling a significant political shift in the state With the majority of votes counted, the TVK is well ahead of the incumbent DMK and the BJP-supported AIDMK — both alliances made up of established parties. The TVK has already been confirmed the winner of 106 of the legislature's 234 seats. In order to secure a majority, it needs 118. Should it fail to reach that figure, it will need to seek a coalition partner. https://p.dw.com/p/5DG2fSkip next section Who is the actor that is taking Tamil Nadu by storm?May 4, 2026Who is the actor that is taking Tamil Nadu by storm?Actor Joseph Vijay began the TVK party only two years agoImage: IANSIn Tamil Nadu, popular movie star Joseph Vijay, is on course to oust the ruling DMK party. What's truely impressive is that he launched the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party only two years ago. Tamil Nadu,