Actor-turned-politician Vijay has delivered a stunning electoral debut in Tamil Nadu, with his party TVK securing around 38% vote share and disrupting the long-standing dominance of DMK and AIADMK. The upset signals a major political shift, driven largely by youth voters and anti-establishment sentiment. Drawing comparisons with N. T. Rama Rao’s rapid rise, Vijay’s victory could mark the beginning of a new political era in southern India.