Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Live: Vijay, Rajinikanth, Kamal, Ajith Among Early Voters; Polling Continues

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Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 LIVE: Polling for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections began on April 23, with voters turning up across the state from the early hours of the morning. The electoral exercise, which will determine the next government in Tamil Nadu, is being held across all 234 constituencies.

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 Live Polling Continues

Over 5.73 crore voters are set to decide the electoral fate of 4,023 candidates in the fray for the crucial Assembly elections.

Polling officially commenced at 7 a.m. and will continue until 6 p.m.

As the day progresses, updates are expected from across districts, including voter turnout trends, participation of public figures, and reports from key constituencies. Follow this space for live updates, including celebrities casting their votes.

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  • Apr 23, 2026, 12:34 pm IST

    Trisha Krishnan Votes in Alwarpet with Her Mother

    Trisha Krishnan cast her vote at a polling station in Alwarpet, Chennai, along with her mother during the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026.

  • Apr 23, 2026, 11:15 am IST

    Prabhu, Vikram Prabhu Cast Votes in Chennai

    Prabhu and Vikram Prabhu cast their votes at the Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya polling station in T. Nagar, Chennai, as polling continued for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026.

  • Apr 23, 2026, 10:14 am IST

    MK Stalin Casts Vote in Chennai

    M. K. Stalin cast his vote at a polling station in Chennai during the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026. Speaking after voting, the Chief Minister urged citizens to participate in the democratic process, stressing that everyone should exercise their right to vote. He also expressed confidence, stating that Tamil Nadu will win.

  • Apr 23, 2026, 10:11 am IST

    Udhayanidhi Stalin Casts Vote in Chennai

    Udhayanidhi Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister and DMK candidate from the Chepauk–Thiruvallikeni constituency, cast his vote at a polling station in Chennai and was seen displaying his inked finger after voting during the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026.

  • Apr 23, 2026, 10:10 am IST

    Dhruv Vikram Casts Vote in Chennai

    Dhruv Vikram cast his vote at a polling station in Chennai during the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026.

  • Apr 23, 2026, 9:06 am IST

    Rajinikanth Shows Inked Finger After Voting in Chennai

    Rajinikanth cast his vote at the Stella Maris polling station in Chennai during the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026 and was seen displaying his inked finger after voting.

  • Apr 23, 2026, 8:52 am IST

    Vijay Casts Vote in Chennai

    C. Joseph Vijay, chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and a candidate from Tiruchirappalli East and Perambur constituencies, cast his vote at a polling station in Chennai during the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026.

  • Apr 23, 2026, 8:30 am IST

    Kamal Haasan, Shruti Haasan Arrive to Vote in Chennai

    Kamal Haasan, chief of the Makkal Needhi Maiam, arrived at the Alwarpet polling station in Chennai to cast his vote, accompanied by his daughter Shruti Haasan, during the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026.

  • Apr 23, 2026, 8:29 am IST

    Gautham Ram Karthik Casts Vote in Chennai

    Gautham Ram Karthik cast his vote at the Stella Maris College polling station in Chennai during the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026.

  • Apr 23, 2026, 8:19 am IST

    Ajith Kumar Casts Vote in Thiruvanmiyur

    Ajith Kumar cast his vote at a polling station in Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, as polling continued for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Election 2026.

  • Apr 23, 2026, 7:51 am IST

    Khushbu Sundar Casts Vote in Chennai, Urges Public to Participate

    Khushbu Sundar cast her vote at the Sri Chaitanya Techno School polling station in Chennai as polling began on Thursday morning. Addressing the media, the actress and state BJP vice president stressed the importance of public participation in a democracy, urging citizens not to treat polling day as a holiday. She called on voters to step out and exercise their franchise, noting that holding governments accountable begins with voting.

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