Mega movie star "Thalapathy" Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has emerged as a significant force in Tamil Nadu politics, disrupting the DMK and AIADMK's dominance. While TVK secured triple-digit leads in early trends, it fell short of a majority, prompting debate on structural shifts versus celebrity appeal and raising questions about Vijay's solo political path.