Vijay, the leader of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 7, 2023. His party achieved a remarkable victory in the recent assembly elections, securing 108 seats out of 234 in the legislature, thus becoming the largest party. This win represents a significant political upset against the long-standing dominance of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). To form the government, TVK is expected to collaborate with smaller parties such as Congress, PMK, and Left parties, aiming to surpass the majority mark of 118 seats. The election results were particularly disappointing for the outgoing Chief Minister MK Stalin of the DMK, who lost his seat in Kolathur by 8,795 votes. The DMK's performance declined sharply, with only 59 seats secured. Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar has accepted Stalin's resignation and requested him to remain in office until the new government is established. Vijay's ascent to power is historic, as it breaks a 46-year trend of governance by the DMK and AIADMK, showcasing a successful transition from cinema to politics, akin to other notable actor-leaders in the region.