The Tamil Nadu assembly elections of 2026 resulted in a surprising outcome, with Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as the single-largest party, winning 107 seats in the 234-member assembly. However, the party fell short of the 118-seat majority required to form a government. The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) secured 74 seats, while the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) came in third with 53 seats. With no party achieving a clear majority, several scenarios are unfolding regarding the future government. TVK could potentially ally with smaller parties from the DMK coalition, which includes the Congress and two Left parties, to secure the needed seats. Alternatively, the DMK could support TVK, although this seems unlikely given their past rivalry. The AIADMK's support for TVK is also doubtful, as leaders have expressed opposition to any alliance. Furthermore, TVK's strong stance against the BJP complicates any potential collaboration with the AIADMK, which is aligned with the NDA. The political landscape in Tamil Nadu remains uncertain as Vijay navigates these challenges.