After counting continues, the party has won 29 seats and is leading in 79 assembly segments in the state’s 234-member House. The performance has come in TVK’s first-ever election. The result has altered all political calculations in the state.

Vijay's TVK has emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu, defying doubts over another film star entering politics. The result has set him apart from Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. What worked for Vijay? What did he do differently?

Trisha was seen outside TVK chief Vijay's Chennai home as early counting trends came in. Her visit drew attention while the party led in over 100 seats and topped vote share in Tamil Nadu.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay made a thunderous debut in Tamil Nadu, a state that has a long history of electing film stars as leaders. Vijay had promised change amidst the Dravidian duopoly. However, if the TVK fails to reach the halfway mark, what options does it have?

R Sabarinathan secured a seat in Virugampakkam, a constituency within Chennai’s Lok Sabha limits.