TVK leads in nearly 100 seats: Internet erupts with memes as Vijay pushes DMK to third place

Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has made a stunning debut in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026. In early trends, TVK is leading in over 40 seats and has pushed AIADMK to third place in many constituencies. Socia...

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As counting progresses in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections 2026, the internet has exploded with memes and celebrations. Actor Vijay’s newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is leading in more than 40 seats in early trends, significantly breaching the BJP-AIADMK alliance and challenging the long-standing political order in the state. Many are already calling him Tamil Nadu’s “next MGR”.

TVK’s Impressive Early Show

Vijay’s party, contesting independently, has surprised everyone by performing strongly across several constituencies. In numerous seats, TVK has pushed the AIADMK down to third place, while DMK continues to hold the lead. Political observers say if these trends hold, TVK could emerge as the main opposition party, replacing AIADMK.

Also Read: Tamil Nadu TN Election Result 2026 Live


Internet Goes Wild with Vijay Memes

The moment early trends started showing TVK’s strong performance, social media platforms erupted. From “Thalapathy for CM” to “MGR 2.0” and creative edits comparing Vijay with legendary actor-politician MGR, memes and congratulatory posts are flooding Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp groups. Netizens are calling this Vijay’s biggest blockbuster yet — this time in politics.




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The MGR Factor

Tamil Nadu has a rich history of film stars turning into powerful politicians. MGR and Jayalalithaa changed the state’s political landscape forever. Vijay’s entry and TVK’s impressive debut has triggered massive comparisons. Many users are saying “History is repeating itself” and “Thalapathy is writing a new chapter”.

What This Means for Tamil Nadu Politics

Vijay’s TVK contesting alone has turned the election into a three-cornered contest. The strong early showing suggests that the actor enjoys significant support, especially among youngsters and new voters. Political analysts believe this could permanently alter Tamil Nadu’s bipolar politics.

As of now, these are early trends and the final picture may change in the coming hours. However, one thing is clear — the internet has already declared Vijay’s entry as a massive success.
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