Simran Critiques Kollywood Celebrities' Behavior on Tamil Nadu Election Day
'Voting booth is not a cinema shoot': Simran takes dig at Tamil actors on election day, requests to avoid the drama
Hindustan Times
Image: Hindustan Times
On Tamil Nadu's election day, actor Simran criticized fellow Kollywood celebrities for treating the voting process like a spectacle. While many stars, including Rajinikanth and Vijay, were seen at polling booths, Simran emphasized the importance of voting as a civic duty rather than a performance.
- 01Simran urged celebrities to treat voting seriously, not as a show.
- 02Polling for Tamil Nadu's 234 Assembly constituencies took place amid high security.
- 03Voter turnout varied, with Tiruppur at 62.97% and Nilgiris at 50.42%.
- 04The election features a competitive landscape with multiple parties, including the Congress, DMK, BJP, and actor Vijay's new party.
- 05Results will be announced on May 4, determining the state's next government.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
On the election day for the Tamil Nadu Assembly, numerous Kollywood celebrities, including Rajinikanth, Vijay, and Dhanush, were spotted casting their votes in Chennai. Actor Simran, however, took to social media to express her discontent with how some treated the voting process, stating, “It’s a voting booth, not a cinema shoot.” She emphasized that voting is a civic responsibility, not a performance. The polling for the 234 constituencies concluded at 6 PM, with early reports indicating a voter turnout of 62.97% in Tiruppur, the highest in the state, while Nilgiris had the lowest at 50.42%. The elections are primarily contested between the ruling Congress and the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, with added competition from the BJP-AIADMK coalition and Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Results are set to be counted on May 4, which will determine the future government of Tamil Nadu.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The election results will significantly influence governance and policies in Tamil Nadu, affecting citizens' daily lives and political representation.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you think celebrities should take voting more seriously?
Connecting to poll...
More about Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam

Trisha Krishnan's Instagram Post Sparks Speculation About Vijay's Political Future
Ndtv • Apr 23, 2026

Trisha Krishnan Shows Support for Vijay's Political Aspirations After Casting Vote in Tamil Nadu Elections
Hindustan Times • Apr 23, 2026

High-Stakes Elections in Tamil Nadu: Key Battles for MK Stalin, Vijay, and EPS
Ndtv • Apr 23, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.
