Actress and BJP leader Hema Malini reacts to Vijay's win in Tamil Nadu: 'This was a tsunami'
Updated On: 04 May, 2026 06:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vijay’s TVK scripted history by emerging as the single-largest party in its debut Tamil Nadu election, with the actor winning both his constituencies. BJP leader Hema Malini congratulated Vijay and even called him the “most probable” next Chief Minister of the state

Hema Malini
Actor-politician Vijay has scripted history as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as the single-largest party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election. In its electoral debut, TVK delivered a stunning performance, with Vijay himself contesting from Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East, winning both seats.
Hema Malini congratulates Vijay
While no single party has crossed the majority mark on its own, all eyes are now on Vijay and the possible alliances he may forge to form the government and rule the state for the next five years.
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