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Actor-turned-politician Vijay may be emerging as the biggest wildcard of the Tamil Nadu elections, with the Axis My India exit poll indicating a significant opening for his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The agency projects a fragmented mandate -- DMK+ at 98–120 seats and AIADMK+ at 22–32 -- leaving a substantial chunk of seats potentially going to others, where TVK is expected to make its mark.

Unlike earlier perceptions of a strictly bipolar contest, Axis My India’s numbers suggest that Vijay’s party could be cutting into the traditional vote bases, reshaping the electoral dynamics in its very first outing.

What Are Other Exit Polls Predicting?

Other exit polls, however, present a more measured picture. Praja Poll estimates TVK at 1–9 seats, while Matrize places it between 10 and 12 seats. The JVC poll is relatively more generous, projecting 8–15 seats for the party. The wide variation highlights the uncertainty around TVK’s actual performance.

What remains clear is that TVK has managed to disrupt the conventional DMK vs AIADMK narrative to some extent. Even in projections where its seat share is limited, the party’s presence appears to have influenced vote distribution, potentially impacting margins in several constituencies.

For Vijay, this election is less about immediate power and more about establishing political credibility. If the higher-end projections hold true, TVK could emerge as a serious third force in Tamil Nadu -- something the state has not seen in decades.

While the final results will determine the real picture, exit polls suggest that Vijay’s entry into politics is far from symbolic -- it may already be reshaping the battlefield.