In the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, Vijay's political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), achieved a remarkable victory by securing 108 seats, surpassing the incumbent Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) led by M K Stalin, which won only 59 seats. This election marked Vijay's first direct entry into politics after a notable legal battle with his parents. In September 2021, he filed a lawsuit against 11 individuals, including his father, S A Chandrashekar, and mother, Shobha Chandrashekhar, to prevent them from using his name and image for political purposes. This action followed his father's conversion of Vijay's fan association into a political entity, Vijay Makkal Iyakam (VMI), in 2020, without his consent. After distancing himself from politics, Vijay made a significant comeback by formally launching TVK in February 2024, which was registered with the Election Commission in September 2023. The party's platform is rooted in secularism, social justice, and egalitarianism, drawing inspiration from leaders like B R Ambedkar and K Kamaraj. Although TVK did not achieve a majority in the 234-member assembly, it is poised to form the government due to its strong electoral performance.