The recent Tamil Nadu Assembly elections have resulted in a dramatic shift in the political landscape, with Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerging as the largest party, winning 108 seats out of 234. This marks a significant defeat for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), led by MK Stalin, which has seen its representation reduced to 59 seats. Ram Gopal Varma, a prominent filmmaker, shared an old photograph of a young Vijay standing behind the late Karunanidhi, Tamil Nadu's longest-serving Chief Minister, and commented on the unexpected turn of events, suggesting that Karunanidhi would never have imagined the rise of Vijay's party. TVK's impressive debut, with a 34.9% vote share, poses a challenge to the legacy of Karunanidhi, who dominated Tamil Nadu politics for decades. With the current Assembly term ending on May 10, 2026, TVK faces a tight timeline to secure alliances and form a government, as it is 10 seats short of the 118-seat majority required. Backchannel negotiations with Congress and Left parties are reportedly underway to secure the necessary support.