In the recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, actor-politician Vijay's party, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), secured 108 seats, falling just short of the majority needed to govern. Currently, TVK's effective strength is 106 seats after accounting for Vijay's dual seats and the Speaker's position. A significant development is the interest of around 30 of the 47 AIADMK MLAs in supporting Vijay, although party leader E Palaniswami remains hesitant. The Congress party has formally extended its support to TVK, contingent upon a secular alliance, and is poised to receive two cabinet positions, marking a shift from its previous alliance with the DMK. The political landscape is further complicated by the AIADMK's fluctuating relationship with the BJP, which has previously been described as a liability for southern politics. As Vijay seeks to claim his position as the largest party, uncertainty looms over his potential oath-taking due to questions about his coalition's numerical strength.