Rajinikanth, Vijay, Ajith Kumar vote in Tamil Nadu polls
Rajinikanth, Vijay, Kamal Haasan, Ajith Kumar vote in Tamil Nadu polls
Tamil Nadu’s Star-Studded Poll Day: Rajini, Vijay, Ajith Lead the Voter Charge Amid 5.73 Crore Ballots
Thursday, April 23, 2026—Chennai’s streets hummed with that familiar election buzz, the kind where auto-rickshaws honk past queues of aunties in sarees, young techies on phones, and kids waving party flags. Tamil Nadu’s Assembly polls kicked off across all 234 seats, with a massive 5.73 crore voters—2.93 crore women, 2.83 crore men, and 7,728 third-gender folks—streaming into 75,064 booths at 33,133 spots. Polls shut at 6 pm, but from dawn, lines snaked under shady banyans, folks clutching voter IDs like treasure maps. It’s not just politics; it’s family lore, whispered debates over idlis: DMK’s Stalin dynasty vs. AIADMK’s Ops, Vijay’s TVK shaking the board. And oh, the Kollywood invasion—superstars turning up, inking fingers, stealing the show.
Rajinikanth: The Thalaivar’s Simple Swagger
First up, the one and only Superstar. Rajinikanth rolled into Stella Maris School in Chennai, white T-shirt hugging his frame like an everyday uncle, daughter Soundarya by his side. No fuss, no fleet of cars—just the man who’s dodged villains on screen a thousand times, now queuing like us mortals. Voted, flashed that inked finger with a grin, and dropped wisdom: “Vote responsibly, think of the future.” Fans mobbed him gently, phones out, chants of “Enthiran!” echoing. At 75, Rajini’s still the people’s king—his neutral stance in polls adds gravitas, reminding everyone: Stars vote too, but power’s with the masses.
Kamal Haasan & Shruti: Father-Daughter Duty
MNM chief Kamal Haasan, the thespian-politician, arrived with daughter Shruti—picture-perfect, both beaming post-vote with purpled digits. Kamal’s no stranger to the fray; his party’s hungry for seats after past flops. Shruti, rocking that cool actor vibe, amplified the moment on socials. It’s family affair vibes—Kamal urging “governance first,” echoing his Hindutva-to-progressive flip-flops. Fans see hope; cynics, drama. Either way, their booth stop felt like a movie premiere, minus the popcorn.
Ajith Kumar: Early Bird in Sharp White
Thala Ajith beat the rush in Thiruvanmiyur—crisp white outfit, blazer sharp as a knife, black shades shielding the glare. Security cordon tight, crowds swelling like a climax scene. He slipped in early, voted quietly, out before the frenzy peaked. Ajith’s apolitical, but his fan clubs mobilize like armies—whispers say his pick could sway urban youth. No speeches, just action: That’s Ajith, living his non-filmy life louder than any dialogue.
Thalapathy Vijay: The Game-Changer’s Big Day
Enter Thalapathy Vijay, TVK boss contesting Tiruchirappalli East and Perambur—his first real electoral dunk. Fans swarmed his Chennai booth, a sea of yellow TVK scarves clashing with DMK blues. He voted coolly, waved, vanished amid cheers. Vijay’s launch in 2024 split the anti-DMK vote; now, it’s do-or-die. “This is for Tamil pride,” he’d say on the stump. Polls predict upsets—his star pull could dent giants, especially with youth turnout spiking.
Sivakarthikeyan and Aarthi, hand-in-hand, made it wholesome. Post-vote, he Insta-posted: “Did our most important duty #electionday #votedone.” The rising star’s energy—funny man turned family anchor—resonates. Fans gush; it’s reminder: Voting’s not solo, it’s us together.
The Ensemble Cast: Kollywood’s Full Turnout
Wave after wave: Director Atlee Kumar, Dhanush (quiet intensity), Jiiva, Sasikumar, RJ Balaji’s comic relief, Arav, Jai, Anirudh’s beats in voter lines, Ken Karunas. Even Dhruv Vikram and Suriya’s daughter Diya—first-time glow—joined. Suriya himself? Spotted later, low-key. It’s generational: MGR’s shadow lives, from Amma’s AIADMK to Vijay’s fresh script.
These icons didn’t just vote; they preached. Rajini on accountability, Sivakarthikeyan on future-proof choices, Nakul echoing: “Pick governance, not glamour.” Their pleas cut through—social media floods with #VoteWisely reels, fans aping poses.
But zoom out: Beyond selfies, it’s grittier. Rural booths in Madurai Central pit film-debutantes against local titans; Chennai’s techies fret jobs, deltas’ fishers eye floods. Turnout’s steady—women leading, youth surging via apps. EVMs hum, agents hawk-eye. Heat bites, but spirit doesn’t: One grandma told me, “I walked 2 km—my vote’s my weapon.”
Kollywood’s clout? Massive—MGR ruled via reels, Jayalalithaa via tears. Vijay could be next? Or just hype? By 6 pm, 5.73 crore choices shape TN’s next chapter: Welfare wars, Cauvery fights, China ties. Stars spark turnout, but aunties decide. As Rajini might say, “Mind it!”—democracy’s blockbuster is live.