Tamil Nadu Exit Polls Split: Vijay's Surge or Dravidian Return?

Exit polls in Tamil Nadu show conflicting results, with actor-turned-politician Vijay's party TVK projected to make significant gains, while other surveys predict a return for MK Stalin's DMK.

Sat May 02 2026

Conflicting Exit Polls in Tamil Nadu State Elections

The results of exit polls for the Tamil Nadu state elections in India are mixed, raising anticipation for the final vote count. Axis My India projects a major success for actor-turned-politician Vijay and his party TVK, forecasting a triple-digit seat haul. This indicates a potential significant shift in the existing political landscape. The rise of TVK is expected to bring a new dynamic to Tamil Nadu politics.

Possibility of Incumbent Power's Return

Conversely, NDTV's own poll of polls and other agency surveys predict a return for the MK Stalin-led DMK, with the AIADMK alliance trailing behind. With exit polls sharply divided, the 2026 Tamil Nadu verdict promises a high-stakes showdown between a disruptive new force and the entrenched Dravidian heavyweights.

*Source: YouTube: NDTV (2026-05-02)*

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