Vijay, the actor-turned-politician, is nearing a major political milestone as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), leads in the ongoing Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026. With the counting of votes progressing, Vijay has received numerous congratulatory messages from the South Indian film industry. Mahesh Babu expressed his support on social media, stating, “Hearty congratulations @actorvijay on setting new benchmarks and achieving a stunning victory!!!” He emphasized that the results reflect the public's faith in Vijay, hoping for meaningful progress in Tamil Nadu. Other notable figures, including actor Vishal and filmmaker Gopichand Malineni, also praised Vijay's political debut, with Vishal calling it an “astounding phenomenal debut” and Malineni reflecting on its historical significance. As of the latest updates, Vijay has secured victory from the Perambur constituency, defeating his rival from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party, RD Shekar. TVK is currently leading in 107 seats, marking a significant achievement in this election cycle.