In the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single largest party, securing 108 seats. However, the party falls short of the 118 seats required for a simple majority in the 234-member assembly. The Congress party, which won 5 seats, has offered support to TVK, but even with this backing, the party remains unable to form the government. Amidst these developments, speculation is growing around a potential alliance between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) as a contingency plan if TVK cannot secure enough support. The DMK has 59 seats, and the AIADMK has 47, totaling 106 seats, which is still short of the majority mark. Despite initial discussions, the DMK has reportedly rejected AIADMK's proposal for collaboration, stating its intention to sit in opposition. The evolving political dynamics in Tamil Nadu could lead to unprecedented shifts in the state's governance.