In the vibrant landscape of Tamil Nadu's election season, actor Thalapathy Vijay's political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has captured attention with an exit poll from NDTV-Axis My India projecting it to secure between 98 to 120 seats in the 234-member Assembly. This projection places TVK in a competitive position alongside the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) alliance, both estimated to hold around 35% of the vote share. Meanwhile, the AIADMK-BJP coalition is projected to garner about 23%. However, Pradeep Gupta, chairman of Axis My India, acknowledged that the poll's upper estimate could be overly optimistic, suggesting a possible drop to 70 seats. This raises questions about the reliability of the projections, especially since other polls indicate a more conservative estimate for TVK, ranging from zero to 40 seats. In Tamil Nadu's first-past-the-post electoral system, even minor shifts in vote share can significantly affect seat distribution, making the final outcome uncertain. As the election approaches, the initial excitement surrounding Vijay's political debut may not translate into lasting success.