Actor-turned-politician Vijay made a remarkable political debut as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as a major force in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections held on Monday, May 4. The actor secured victories from both Perambur and Tiruchirapalli (East), defeating key Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidates by comfortable margins. Amid the celebrations, actor Pooja Hegde grabbed attention after sharing a video featuring Vijay, which quickly went viral online.
For the unversed, Vijay won the Perambur constituency by defeating DMK candidate R D Shekar with a margin of 53,715 votes. In Tiruchirapalli (East), he beat S Inigo Irudayaraj by 27,416 votes. Both constituencies reportedly went through 22 rounds of counting before the final results were announced.
Pooja Hegde congratulates Vijay on historic win
While Vijay’s political victory dominated headlines, it was Pooja Hegde’s Instagram reel that added a fun twist to the celebrations. The actor, who stars alongside Vijay in the upcoming film Jana Nayagan, posted a behind-the-scenes clip from the film’s set.
In the now-viral video, Pooja points towards a question on screen asking, “Who wins the elections?” before standing next to Vijay. The actor appears visibly shy in the clip, covering his face and smiling, which many fans found endearing.
Sharing the reel, Pooja jokingly hinted that she may have predicted the outcome in advance. In her caption, she suggested that she had "called it before it happened" and congratulated Vijay on seeing his dream turn into reality. The light-hearted post immediately triggered reactions online, with fans calling it an “accidental prediction” ahead of the election results.
Earlier the same day, Pooja had also shared a cheerful photograph with Vijay. In the picture, both actors are seen twinning in coordinated outfits and smiling for the camera. Congratulating him on his big win, she described the moment as a celebration, adding that his political journey is only set to grow bigger from here.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), she wrote, "OMGGG. Congratulationssss goooor vijay sir. This Thalapathy Kacheri is just getting bigger and bigger. Onwards and upwards only
Party Time. Let's gooo."
TVK delivered one of the biggest surprises of the Tamil Nadu elections by emerging as the single largest party. Vijay’s party won 108 out of the 234 Assembly seats, defeating established players like the DMK and AIADMK. However, TVK fell just short of the majority mark of 118 seats required to form the government independently.
As the single largest party, TVK is now expected to be invited by the Governor to stake a claim to form the government, making Vijay’s political debut one of the most talked-about developments in the state’s recent electoral history.
Vijay’s historic performance also drew congratulatory messages from several celebrities, including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Rashmika Mandanna and A R Rahman, among others.
About Jana Nayagan release update
Meanwhile, the election buzz has also pushed Jana Nayagan back into public conversation. The film, which stars Vijay and Pooja Hegde, is still awaiting certification. Reports suggest that it remains stuck due to legal disputes involving the production house and the Central Board of Film Certification.
With a major electoral win and a viral social media moment, Vijay appears to be dominating both politics and pop culture at once.
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Pooja Hegde congratulates Vijay on historic win
While Vijay’s political victory dominated headlines, it was Pooja Hegde’s Instagram reel that added a fun twist to the celebrations. The actor, who stars alongside Vijay in the upcoming film Jana Nayagan, posted a behind-the-scenes clip from the film’s set.In the now-viral video, Pooja points towards a question on screen asking, “Who wins the elections?” before standing next to Vijay. The actor appears visibly shy in the clip, covering his face and smiling, which many fans found endearing.
Sharing the reel, Pooja jokingly hinted that she may have predicted the outcome in advance. In her caption, she suggested that she had "called it before it happened" and congratulated Vijay on seeing his dream turn into reality. The light-hearted post immediately triggered reactions online, with fans calling it an “accidental prediction” ahead of the election results.
Earlier the same day, Pooja had also shared a cheerful photograph with Vijay. In the picture, both actors are seen twinning in coordinated outfits and smiling for the camera. Congratulating him on his big win, she described the moment as a celebration, adding that his political journey is only set to grow bigger from here.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), she wrote, "OMGGG. Congratulationssss goooor vijay sir. This Thalapathy Kacheri is just getting bigger and bigger. Onwards and upwards only
Party Time. Let's gooo."
TVK delivered one of the biggest surprises of the Tamil Nadu elections by emerging as the single largest party. Vijay’s party won 108 out of the 234 Assembly seats, defeating established players like the DMK and AIADMK. However, TVK fell just short of the majority mark of 118 seats required to form the government independently.
As the single largest party, TVK is now expected to be invited by the Governor to stake a claim to form the government, making Vijay’s political debut one of the most talked-about developments in the state’s recent electoral history.
Vijay’s historic performance also drew congratulatory messages from several celebrities, including Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Rashmika Mandanna and A R Rahman, among others.
About Jana Nayagan release update
Meanwhile, the election buzz has also pushed Jana Nayagan back into public conversation. The film, which stars Vijay and Pooja Hegde, is still awaiting certification. Reports suggest that it remains stuck due to legal disputes involving the production house and the Central Board of Film Certification.With a major electoral win and a viral social media moment, Vijay appears to be dominating both politics and pop culture at once.
