Vijay makes personal driver’s son MLA candidate ahead of Tamil Nadu elections
Updated On: 29 March, 2026 06:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vijay announced candidates for all 234 Tamil Nadu seats, including fielding his driver’s son, making it a standout moment. He also outlined a youth-focused agenda with job guarantees, internships, and anti-drug initiatives

Vijay with his driver and son
TVK chief Vijay on Sunday announced his party’s candidates for all 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu for the April 23 elections. The actor-turned-politician also confirmed his electoral debut, contesting from two seats- Perambur in Chennai, considered a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) stronghold, and Tiruchirappalli (East) in central Tamil Nadu.
“It will be C Joseph Vijay from these two seats,” he declared amid loud cheers at a meeting of party functionaries held in the city.

