The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, scheduled for May 4, 2026, will see a fierce battle primarily between the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the opposition National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which includes the AIADMK as its main regional force. Over 4,000 candidates are contesting for 234 constituencies. Key figures include Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who is seeking re-election from Kolathur, and actor-politician Vijay, who is contesting from Tiruchirapalli East and Perambur as the leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami aims for a fourth consecutive term from Edappadi, a traditional stronghold for his party. Other notable candidates include Tamilisai Soundararajan from the BJP and O. Panneerselvam, who has shifted allegiance to the DMK. Constituencies like Edappadi, Tiruchirappalli East, and Kolathur are expected to be pivotal in determining the election outcome.