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

Actor Vijay has been officially designated as the Chief Ministerial candidate for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. This decision was solidified during a State Executive Committee meeting held at the TVK headquarters in Chennai, where a special resolution was passed.

According to NDTV, the meeting, led by Vijay himself, also initiated planning for a large-scale state conference scheduled for next month.

Vijay's Upcoming Film: 'Jana Nayagan'

Meanwhile, Vijay is preparing for the release of his highly anticipated film, 'Jana Nayagan,' directed by H. Vinoth. The recently released teaser of 'Jana Nayagan' has garnered positive attention from the audience.

Priyamani's Thoughts on Vijay’s Film

Actress Priyamani, a key cast member in the film, expressed her admiration for Vijay. As reported by Wionews, she stated, "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 pivotal actress in 'Jana Nayagan,' recounted a conversation with Vijay regarding his future in film. She inquired, "I just asked him whether 'Jana Nayagan' would truly be his last outing."

Baiju continued, "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. In contrast, Vijay's previous film, the action-oriented 'GOAT,' did not resonate with audiences.