A recent exit poll by Times Now-JVC has forecasted a surprising victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu's elections, projecting 128-147 seats for the NDA against 75-95 seats for the DMK alliance led by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin. This projection diverges sharply from other pollsters who anticipate a comfortable return for the DMK. A key factor in this unexpected outcome appears to be actor-politician Joseph Vijay and his newly formed party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Unlike prior film stars who aligned with established parties, Vijay has positioned TVK as an independent force, appealing to younger voters and urban middle classes. However, this independent stance may limit TVK's ability to convert popularity into seats due to the absence of established political networks. Most other polls estimate a limited impact from TVK, with projections of only 2-6 seats for the party. Voter turnout across the state was reported at 82.24%, with the highest turnout in Karur at 89.32%. The counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.