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Tamil Nadu Election 2026: Thalapathy Vijay, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and other actors cast their vote

Updated On: 23 April, 2026 11:11 AM IST | Aakruti Bagla

After months of intense campaigning, Tamil Nadu heads to the polls on April 23. The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections are being held in a single phase. Several stars from the Tamil film industry including actors Vikram, Dhanush, Ajith and music director Anirudh Ravichander were among those who turned up early on Thursday morning to cast their votes.

Celebs cast vote

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Celebs cast vote
Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief and veteran actor Kamal Haasan, along with his daughter Shruti Haasan, arrived at Alwarpet School to cast their votes.

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Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief and veteran actor Kamal Haasan, along with his daughter Shruti Haasan, arrived at Alwarpet School to cast their votes.

The father-daughter duo was seen reaching the polling station amid security arrangements as voting took place across key constituencies in the state.

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The father-daughter duo was seen reaching the polling station amid security arrangements as voting took place across key constituencies in the state.

Actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay stepped out to cast his vote. However, he got mobbed by the media and fans outside the polling booth.

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Actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay stepped out to cast his vote. However, he got mobbed by the media and fans outside the polling booth.

Ajith, who returned in a hurry to Chennai from Belgium where he was racing along with his car racing team Ajith Kumar Racing, was among the first to turn up to cast his vote in Thiruvanmiyur. 

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Ajith, who returned in a hurry to Chennai from Belgium where he was racing along with his car racing team Ajith Kumar Racing, was among the first to turn up to cast his vote in Thiruvanmiyur. 

Filmmaker Atlee was among the many celebrities who cast their vote in the ongoing 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, joining stars like Rajinikanth, Ajith Kumar and Kamal Haasan in exercising their democratic right.

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Filmmaker Atlee was among the many celebrities who cast their vote in the ongoing 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, joining stars like Rajinikanth, Ajith Kumar and Kamal Haasan in exercising their democratic right.

Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President Khusbu Sundar also cast her vote in Mylapore. Speaking with ANI, she urged everyone to exercise their right to vote, hoping they would make the right decision.

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Tamil Nadu BJP Vice President Khusbu Sundar also cast her vote in Mylapore. Speaking with ANI, she urged everyone to exercise their right to vote, hoping they would make the right decision.

Popular music director Anirudh Ravichander and pan Indian actor Dhanush cast their votes at the St Francis Xavier Middle School in Alwarpet at around 9 am. 

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Popular music director Anirudh Ravichander and pan Indian actor Dhanush cast their votes at the St Francis Xavier Middle School in Alwarpet at around 9 am. 

Vikram cast his vote at The Besant Theosopical Higher Secondary School.

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Vikram cast his vote at The Besant Theosopical Higher Secondary School.

Dhanush was also seen casting his vote at the St Francis Xavier Middle School in Alwarpet at around 9 am. 
 

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Dhanush was also seen casting his vote at the St Francis Xavier Middle School in Alwarpet at around 9 am. 

 

Megastar Rajinikanth arrived at polling booth number 237 at Stella Maris College in Chennai on Thursday to cast his vote as polling for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections is underway.

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Megastar Rajinikanth arrived at polling booth number 237 at Stella Maris College in Chennai on Thursday to cast his vote as polling for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections is underway.

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