Tamil Nadu elections 2026: Will TVK’s solo gamble split votes or fulfil Vijay’s CM dream? Actor Vijay's new political party, TVK, is making a bold solo bid in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, challenging the state's long-standing alliance-driven politics. Historically, success hinges on coalitions, not standalone appeal. TVK's gamble aims for direct leadership, but faces the challenge of converting visibility into seats without established networks, potentially acting as a vote-splitter. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #Nadu_elections #elections #Vijay #TVK #Actor_Vijay #fulfil_Vijay #split_votes
From welfare to dependency? How Tamil Nadu fell into the freebie trap #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #welfare #dependency #Nadu_fell
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin takes Chennai Metro during poll campaign, interacts with commuters Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin took a Chennai Metro ride, engaging with commuters to seek support for his party ahead of the Assembly polls. He recalled his role in developing the metro project, highlighting its progress and future expansion plans. This public outreach is part of his intensified campaign efforts. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #Metro #Chennai #Stalin #Assembly_polls #Chennai_Metro #commuters_Tamil #Metro_ride
Tamil Nadu polls: Sasikala takes front seat, invokes Jaya's name & style V.K. Sasikala, once Jayalalithaa's shadow, now leads her own campaign from a similar vehicle, evoking memories of the late leader's roadshows. She delivers short speeches, indirectly criticizing AIADMK leaders and seeking public support, while her party fields candidates, primarily in southern districts, aiming for crucial votes and recalling her close association with Jayalalithaa. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #Nadu_polls #polls #Sasikala #invokes_Jaya #front_seat #Jaya #Jayalalithaa_shadow
'Puppet': Stalin hits out at Puducherry CM Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin criticises Puducherry's chief minister N Rangasamy as a puppet. He claims the LG holds excessive power, sidelining the elected government. Stalin argues that this power imbalance hinders governance and accountability. He advocates for full statehood to restore authority to the elected leadership. The upcoming polls are framed as a vote against this imbalance. #chief_minister #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Puducherry #Nadu_chief #Stalin_hits #Puducherry_chief #criticises_Puducherry #Puppet #Stalin_criticises
'Total disarray': BJP's CR Kesavan targets Congress amid row over candidate selection in Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan slammed the Congress in Tamil Nadu, citing MP Jothimani's public criticism of opaque constituency selection for the 2026 Assembly polls. He alleged a "deep divide" and "disarray" within the party, linking it to alleged ticket selling and a "compromised" Congress. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #BJP_spokesperson #Assembly_polls #Nadu_BJP #Total_disarray #Kesavan_targets #Kesavan_slammed #Jothimani_public #amid_row
Tamil Nadu assembly election: Alliances take shape amid AIADMK-DMK contest - spotlight on previous performance Political activity in Tamil Nadu is heating up ahead of the assembly elections. Major alliances are firming up their strategies. The DMK-led alliance and the AIADMK-led NDA front are expected to be the main contenders. The BJP is aiming to increase its presence. Past election results show a strong DMK performance. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #Nadu_assembly #assembly #AIADMK-DMK_contest #amid_AIADMK-DMK #Political_activity #shape_amid #performance_Political
Sathankulam custodial deaths: 9 cops convicted 5 years after father, son killed in Tamil Nadu A Tamil Nadu court convicted nine police officers for the 2020 custodial torture and deaths of father and son Jeyaraj and Beniks. The CBI investigation revealed the victims were subjected to brutal torture and evidence was destroyed to conceal the crime. The court's verdict brings a measure of justice for the victims. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #police_officers #son_Jeyaraj #Sathankulam_custodial #cops_convicted #Nadu_court #custodial_deaths #son_killed
How can temples be classified as 'industry', asks Tamil Nadu board in SC Surplus money, P 9 #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #industry #Surplus_money #Nadu_board
C.K. Nayudu Trophy final: Dominant Tamil Nadu takes first innings lead against MaharashtraA 92-run seventh-wicket stand between Kiran Karthikeyan (66 n.o., 176b, 6x4) and left-hander Manav Parakh (47) helped Tamil Nadu overhaul Maharashtra’s 238. A 92-run seventh-wicket stand between Kiran Karthikeyan (66 n.o., 176b, 6x4) and left-hander Manav Parakh (47) helped Tamil Nadu overhaul Maharashtra’s 238. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Kiran_Karthikeyan #Manav_Parakh #helped_Tamil #Dominant_Tamil #left-hander_Manav #overhaul_Maharashtra #Nadu_overhaul #seventh-wicket_stand
How rising Tamil Nadu spinner Sachin Rathi, highest wicket-taker in C. K. Nayudu Trophy 2025-26, benefited from a changed run-upSachin Rathi, a promising 22-year-old left-arm spinner from Tamil Nadu, has emerged as a key player in the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy. He attributes his success to a simple approach to bowling and the guidance of experienced players. Sachin Rathi, a promising 22-year-old left-arm spinner from Tamil Nadu, has emerged as a key player in the Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy. He attributes his success to a simple approach to bowling and the guidance of experienced players. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #highest_wicket-taker #Nayudu_Trophy #Sachin_Rathi #rising_Tamil #Rathi #Nadu_spinner #run-upSachin_Rathi
Oxford museum set to return 500-year-old bronze statue taken from Tamil Nadu temple A 16th-century bronze statue of Saint Tirumankai Alvar, taken from a Tamil Nadu temple, is returning to India from the UK. Acquired by the Ashmolean Museum in 1967, its provenance became questionable after a 2019 discovery. Following an investigation and a formal claim by India, the museum has agreed to its repatriation, highlighting a commitment to ethical collections. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #Nadu_temple #Tirumankai_Alvar #Saint_Tirumankai #bronze_statue #Oxford_museum #bronze #museum_set
‘Root out enemies and traitors’: Sasikala floats new political party ahead of Tamil Nadu elections Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala has announced the formation of a new political party in Tamil Nadu, vowing to champion the cause of the poor and downtrodden. Unveiling a flag featuring prominent Dravidian leaders, she stated the party would follow their ideology. Sasikala also recalled being urged to become Chief Minister after Jayalalithaa's demise. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #Nadu_elections #Expelled_AIADMK #elections_Expelled #AIADMK_leader #political_party #Sasikala_floats #political
Made in Korea to premiere on Netflix on March 12 Dreams often begin in the most unexpected places — in a childhood story, while idling away in a classroom, or in worlds far beyond home. For Shenba, it was no different. In the midst of her everyday routine in a small town in Tamil Nadu, she held on to a simple, wholehearted dream: one day, she would travel to South Korea. Join Shenba as she travels from Tamil Nadu to South Korea on an unforgettable, life-changing journey in Made in Korea, premiering March 12 only on Netflix. Produced by Rise East Entertainment, written and directed by Ra. Karthik, Made in Korea follows Shenbagam, or Shenba, whose childhood fascination with Korean culture inspires her to experience it for herself. When she unexpectedly finds herself in Seoul, reality proves far more challenging than she imagined, setting her on a heartfelt path of resilience, self-discovery, and new connection. Sharing his inspiration behind the film, Ra. Karthik said, “I am quite fascinated with the deep cultural connections and historical similarities between Korean and Tamil heritage. This curiosity inspired me to tell a story that felt personal and full of hope. Made In Korea is a slice-of-life film crafted with warmth, celebrating this unique cultural bond, and I’m thankful to Netflix for championing stories that transcend languages and bring global cultures closer together. ”Monika Shergill, Vice-President - Content, Netflix India, shares, “As we deepen our commitme... #Netflix #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #South_Korea #March #Korea #unexpected_places #Made #Shenba #premiering_March
'Who will pay for it?': SC raps Tamil Nadu govt for promising free electricity; flags 'freebie' politics The Supreme Court has criticized the Tamil Nadu electricity board's promise of free electricity to all consumers. The apex court expressed concern that such freebies, regardless of financial need, hinder national economic development. It noted that states often offer these schemes, funded by taxpayer money, without proper budgetary justification. #Supreme_Court #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #raps_Tamil #Nadu_govt #Nadu_electricity #free_electricity #promising_free #board_promise
Friends without benefits? Congress pushes back as Stalin terms power-sharing demand in Tamil Nadu a 'conspiracy' Congress MP Manickam Tagore publicly challenged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's dismissal of power-sharing demands as a "conspiracy." Stalin firmly ruled out sharing governance with allies, asserting the DMK-Congress alliance remains intact. This public spat fuels speculation about the alliance's stability ahead of the 2026 elections. #Congress #conspiracy #Chief_Minister #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #Nadu_Chief #Stalin #Manickam_Tagore #challenged_Tamil
Janhvi Kapoor to star in Tamil web series helmed by Pa Ranjith Janhvi Kapoor is gradually making inroads into the South. While she is being paid much more in Telugu cinema than what she gets in Bollywood, she is now trying to conquer the Tamil arena as well. One hears Janhvi has inked a deal for a web series in Tamil with Netflix for an impressive fee (approximately Rs. 20 crores). The series, a female-oriented subject, is being directed by the popular Pa Ranjith, who directed Rajinikanth in the two back-to-back releases Kabali and Kaala. For her latest Telugu outing Peddi, co-starring Ram Charan, Janhvi has been paid around Rs. 14 crores, which makes her the highest paid Telugu actress of all times. How did this happen? It started with Devara in 2024 when she was offered the heroine’s part. Initially, Janhvi rejected the offer as she didn’t want to go regional, as it would impact her Hindi career. It was her father producer Boney Kapoor who insisted she do the film… at an exorbitant price, which, to her surprise, the producers were willing to pay. Also Read: Janhvi Kapoor reveals her new haircare obsession as Pantene unveils Miracle Rescue Bond Repair Conditioner... #Tamil #South #Janhvi_Kapoor #gradually_making #making_inroads #Janhvi #Tamil_web #Ranjith_Janhvi #web_series #Tamil_arena
Tamil Nadu elections: How BJP plans to do a Bihar in state and will it be enough? The BJP is attempting to replicate its Bihar electoral strategy in Tamil Nadu by consolidating opposition forces and forming a broad social alliance across major caste segments. Aiming to counter the DMK, the party is forging alliances with former partners and breakaway factions, including the AIADMK and PMK, to build a wider NDA for the upcoming assembly elections. #BJP #Bihar #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #Nadu_elections #assembly_elections #BJP_plans #Bihar_electoral #elections
Fast-tracked into Tamil Nadu’s senior set-up, 17-year-old Hemchudeshan shows why he’s here to stayJ. Hemchudeshan has long been identified as a prodigious talent and in just his second First-Class appearance for Tamil Nadu, he claimed his maiden five-wicket haul against Baroda. J. Hemchudeshan has long been identified as a prodigious talent and in just his second First-Class appearance for Tamil Nadu, he claimed his maiden five-wicket haul against Baroda. #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Nadu #senior_set-up #Hemchudeshan_shows #prodigious_talent #First-Class_appearance #maiden_five-wicket #five-wicket_haul #Baroda
Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Tamil Nadu aims to close out forgettable season with win over BarodaThough there is not much at stake for either outfit, both will see this as an opportunity to lay the foundation for the future. Though there is not much at stake for either outfit, both will see this as an opportunity to lay the foundation for the future. #Tamil_Nadu #Ranji_Trophy #Trophy_2025-26 #Nadu_aims #forgettable_season #Tamil #outfit #future #Trophy #Nadu
