May 17, 2026
Alia Bhatt Cannes 2026: Alia Bhatt enters her princess era at Cannes 2026 in dreamy pastel corset gown

Alia Bhatt Cannes 2026: Alia Bhatt enters her princess era at Cannes 2026 in dreamy pastel corset gown

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Alia Bhatt captivated at Cannes 2026 with a dreamy, modern princess-inspired ball gown. The pastel creation, featuring delicate details and a soft silhouette, offered a refreshing departure from typical dramatic couture. This elegant look, a stark contrast to her sharp airport style, highlights Alia’s versatile fashion choices, sparking widespread admiration and anticipation for her subsequent…

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In 1856, a group of quarrymen in Germany tossed aside a few ‘deformed’ bones and accidentally discovered Neanderthal 1

In 1856, a group of quarrymen in Germany tossed aside a few ‘deformed’ bones and accidentally discovered Neanderthal 1

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Miners in Germany’s Neander Valley unearthed peculiar bones in 1856, revealing evidence of a distinct human type. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Picture a cave made up of limestone, wet, and dark, situated in the valley of Neander in Germany. The year is 1856, and there are people excavating through the sediment layer in the cave…

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Haryana Board declares HBSE Class 12 result 2026 with 84.67 per cent pass rate as girls outperform boys again; check at bseh.org.in

Haryana Board declares HBSE Class 12 result 2026 with 84.67 per cent pass rate as girls outperform boys again; check at bseh.org.in

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Haryana Board declares Senior Secondary result 2026 at bseh.org.in HBSE Class 12 result 2026: The Board of School Education, Haryana, Bhiwani has declared the Senior Secondary (Academic) Examination result for February/March 2026. The outcome reflects the performance of students across regular, private and self-study categories. The result has been released on the official website www.bseh.org.in…

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Xi Jinping: Iran envoy backs Xi Jinping’s ‘four-point’ Gulf security plan ahead of Trump’s China visit | World News

Xi Jinping: Iran envoy backs Xi Jinping’s ‘four-point’ Gulf security plan ahead of Trump’s China visit | World News

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Iran on Tuesday announced its readiness to support Chinese President Xi Jinping’s “four-point plan” on Gulf security and regional development ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to China this week, as tensions between Tehran and Washington continue despite a fragile ceasefire in the weeks-long conflict that came into effect on April 8. Iran’s ambassador…

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One vote, two Tirupatturs: DMK flags postal ballot mix-up after HC order (Image credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: The DMK on Tuesday said due to the possible mix-up of postal votes between Tiruppattur in Sivaganga district and Tiruppattur district near Vellore, the Madras High Court has restrained a TVK MLA from voting in the assembly floor test.While TVK’s Seenivasa Sethupathi secured 83,375 votes in the election, DMK’s K R Periyakaruppan got 83,374 votes. Sethupathi was declared elected by a margin of just one vote.”If the single disputed vote is counted in the DMK’s favour, the tally would become equal, requiring a toss of a coin to decide the election,” DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai told PTI.The court has directed the MLA to refrain from voting until the writ petition reaches a conclusion.The fight between DMK and TVK dragged on till 1:30 am on counting day. Periyakaruppan led till round 16, but from round 17 onwards, Sethupathy gained a lead. He led with 819 votes when counting of EVMs ended, securing 83,010 votes against Periyakaruppan’s 82,191 votes.With the addition of postal ballots — 1,183 for Periyakaruppan and 365 for Sethupathy — the final count stood at 83,374 for Periyakaruppan and 83,375 for Sethupathy.District election officer K Porkodi told TOI that mock polls for two EVMs were not cleared while the control unit of one EVM was not properly functioning. Hence, votes had to be counted from VVPAT.”When the margin is one vote, as per ECI guidelines, we were made to re-verify the 306 rejected postal ballots,” the collector said. After re-verification, no valid votes were found to change the margin.The returning officer decided not to order a recount, providing a written explanation for the decision.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosUdhayanidhi Stalin’s Fresh ‘Eradicate Sanatan Dharma’ Remark Triggers Massive BJP Backlash In TNNTA Scraps NEET UG 2026 Over ‘Guess Paper’ Leak, Re-Exam Dates To Be Announced | WatchFIR Filed Against SP MP Ajendra Singh Lodhi Over Alleged Remarks Against PM ModiCBI Takes Over Probe Into Murder Of Suvendu Adhikari’s Aide Chandranath Rath, Forms 7-Member SITAIADMK Faces Biggest Split Since Jayalalithaa Era As Rebel Faction Extends Support To Vijay’s TVKTamil Nadu CM Vijay Orders Shutdown Of 717 TASMAC Shops Near Temples, Schools And Bus StandsCongress Expands Kerala CM Consultations As Satheesan-Venugopal Battle IntensifiesTarn Taran BJP Office Attacked: Youths Vandalise Premises, Fire Shots In Air; Probe OnRahul Gandhi Targets Centre Over NEET Leak Allegations As Rajasthan SOG Expands ProbeFormer TMC Minister Sujit Bose Arrested By ED In Municipality Recruitment ‘Scam’123PhotostoriesMissed Mother’s Day? 10 thoughtful ways to make your mother feel special this week5 ‘dirtiest’ spots in your kitchen you’re probably forgetting to clean, NYC doc revealsWooden vs Marble Chakla Belan: Which one is better and tips to improve their shelf lifeWhy humans once ate dirt and some still do todayHair oil or hair conditioner: Which is better to stop hair fall in summersCricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy’s ₹3 crore Visakhapatnam home is a perfect picture of success, family bond and coastal calmSuccess quote of the day by Confucius: “Success depends upon…”Your expensive skincare may not work until you fix your gut: Doctors explain the surprising skin-digestion connection5 simple remedies to keep silverfish away and protect your favourite books and clothes before it’s too late!Personality test: Pick a tree and see what it reveals about what makes you feel safe, happy, and calm123Hot PicksCBSE class 12 resultRaj SinghBandi Sanjay KumarPune child rape-murder caseLPG stockNEET exam cancelledModi on Gold and WFHTop TrendingTamil Nadu CMBhagwant Mann CousinIPL Points TableFifa World Cup 2026 ScheduleVijay AstrologerHimanta Biswa SarmaIPL Orange Cap 2026AIADMK splitHighway Toll DuesBhuvneshwar Kumar

One vote, two Tirupatturs: DMK flags postal ballot mix-up after HC order (Image credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: The DMK on Tuesday said due to the possible mix-up of postal votes between Tiruppattur in Sivaganga district and Tiruppattur district near Vellore, the Madras High Court has restrained a TVK MLA from voting in the assembly floor test.While TVK’s Seenivasa Sethupathi secured 83,375 votes in the election, DMK’s K R Periyakaruppan got 83,374 votes. Sethupathi was declared elected by a margin of just one vote.”If the single disputed vote is counted in the DMK’s favour, the tally would become equal, requiring a toss of a coin to decide the election,” DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai told PTI.The court has directed the MLA to refrain from voting until the writ petition reaches a conclusion.The fight between DMK and TVK dragged on till 1:30 am on counting day. Periyakaruppan led till round 16, but from round 17 onwards, Sethupathy gained a lead. He led with 819 votes when counting of EVMs ended, securing 83,010 votes against Periyakaruppan’s 82,191 votes.With the addition of postal ballots — 1,183 for Periyakaruppan and 365 for Sethupathy — the final count stood at 83,374 for Periyakaruppan and 83,375 for Sethupathy.District election officer K Porkodi told TOI that mock polls for two EVMs were not cleared while the control unit of one EVM was not properly functioning. Hence, votes had to be counted from VVPAT.”When the margin is one vote, as per ECI guidelines, we were made to re-verify the 306 rejected postal ballots,” the collector said. After re-verification, no valid votes were found to change the margin.The returning officer decided not to order a recount, providing a written explanation for the decision.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosUdhayanidhi Stalin’s Fresh ‘Eradicate Sanatan Dharma’ Remark Triggers Massive BJP Backlash In TNNTA Scraps NEET UG 2026 Over ‘Guess Paper’ Leak, Re-Exam Dates To Be Announced | WatchFIR Filed Against SP MP Ajendra Singh Lodhi Over Alleged Remarks Against PM ModiCBI Takes Over Probe Into Murder Of Suvendu Adhikari’s Aide Chandranath Rath, Forms 7-Member SITAIADMK Faces Biggest Split Since Jayalalithaa Era As Rebel Faction Extends Support To Vijay’s TVKTamil Nadu CM Vijay Orders Shutdown Of 717 TASMAC Shops Near Temples, Schools And Bus StandsCongress Expands Kerala CM Consultations As Satheesan-Venugopal Battle IntensifiesTarn Taran BJP Office Attacked: Youths Vandalise Premises, Fire Shots In Air; Probe OnRahul Gandhi Targets Centre Over NEET Leak Allegations As Rajasthan SOG Expands ProbeFormer TMC Minister Sujit Bose Arrested By ED In Municipality Recruitment ‘Scam’123PhotostoriesMissed Mother’s Day? 10 thoughtful ways to make your mother feel special this week5 ‘dirtiest’ spots in your kitchen you’re probably forgetting to clean, NYC doc revealsWooden vs Marble Chakla Belan: Which one is better and tips to improve their shelf lifeWhy humans once ate dirt and some still do todayHair oil or hair conditioner: Which is better to stop hair fall in summersCricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy’s ₹3 crore Visakhapatnam home is a perfect picture of success, family bond and coastal calmSuccess quote of the day by Confucius: “Success depends upon…”Your expensive skincare may not work until you fix your gut: Doctors explain the surprising skin-digestion connection5 simple remedies to keep silverfish away and protect your favourite books and clothes before it’s too late!Personality test: Pick a tree and see what it reveals about what makes you feel safe, happy, and calm123Hot PicksCBSE class 12 resultRaj SinghBandi Sanjay KumarPune child rape-murder caseLPG stockNEET exam cancelledModi on Gold and WFHTop TrendingTamil Nadu CMBhagwant Mann CousinIPL Points TableFifa World Cup 2026 ScheduleVijay AstrologerHimanta Biswa SarmaIPL Orange Cap 2026AIADMK splitHighway Toll DuesBhuvneshwar Kumar

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One vote, two Tirupatturs: DMK flags postal ballot mix-up after HC order (Image credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: The DMK on Tuesday said due to the possible mix-up of postal votes between Tiruppattur in Sivaganga district and Tiruppattur district near Vellore, the Madras High Court has restrained a TVK MLA from voting in the assembly floor…

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Ignou June 2026 Tee Date Sheet: IGNOU releases revised June 2026 TEE date sheet, exams scheduled from June 1 to July 21; download PDF here

Ignou June 2026 Tee Date Sheet: IGNOU releases revised June 2026 TEE date sheet, exams scheduled from June 1 to July 21; download PDF here

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IGNOU June 2026 TEE Date Sheet Released IGNOU June 2026 TEE schedule: The Indira Gandhi National Open University has released the revised schedule for the June 2026 Term-End Examination (TEE) on May 12, 2026, informing eligible learners about exam timings, session structure and provisional permission conditions.The date sheet outlines the examination plan across multiple programmes,…

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Inside Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan’s lavish 25,000 square feet Hyderabad mansion that looks like a luxury resort

Inside Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan’s lavish 25,000 square feet Hyderabad mansion that looks like a luxury resort

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Megastar Chiranjeevi and actor Ram Charan are among the biggest names in Telugu cinema, but apart from films like ‘Indra’, ‘Magadheera’, ‘Rangasthalam’ and ‘Game Changer’, the family is also known for its extravagant lifestyle. Their stunning residence in Hyderabad’s upscale Jubilee Hills area perfectly reflects that grandeur.Spread across nearly 25,000 square feet, the luxurious mansion…

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Les Marches: Cannes 2026: The history behind the iconic 24 steps of Les Marches at Palais des Festivals

Les Marches: Cannes 2026: The history behind the iconic 24 steps of Les Marches at Palais des Festivals

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The iconic Les Marches staircase at Cannes’ Palais des Festivals, built in 1982, has become a symbol of glamour and cinema. Its 24 steps are where stars step into the spotlight, creating memorable moments and embodying the festival’s long history and enduring appeal for film enthusiasts worldwide. At Cannes, the red carpet is only part…

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Shani Jayanti 2026: Planetary Combinations Explained, 3 Powerful Saturn Remedies to Reduce Negativity and Invite Blessings

Shani Jayanti 2026: Planetary Combinations Explained, 3 Powerful Saturn Remedies to Reduce Negativity and Invite Blessings

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Shani Jayanti is not a day for quick-fix remedies. It is a day to understand Saturn properly. Shani represents karma, delay, discipline, responsibility, old age, labour, silence, and the results of actions done over time. This is why remedies done on Shani Jayanti should not feel decorative. They should feel grounded.Shani Jayanti 2026In 2026, Shani…

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In the 1750s, labourers digging a well near Herculaneum found ‘charcoal’ rolls that were actually a lost Roman library

In the 1750s, labourers digging a well near Herculaneum found ‘charcoal’ rolls that were actually a lost Roman library

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Ancient scrolls found near Herculaneum offer a glimpse into Roman intellectual pursuits. These papyri, carbonized by a volcanic eruption, were once thought unreadable. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Consider what it would be like to be a labourer in the mid-eighteenth century, digging through a tight and dank hole in the rock as you break apart…

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‘Planes stayed back because…’: ‘Pakistan admits Iranian military aircraft at its airbase but calls US media report ‘misleading’

‘Planes stayed back because…’: ‘Pakistan admits Iranian military aircraft at its airbase but calls US media report ‘misleading’

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Islamabad Peace Talks were held on April 11-12 Islamabad on Tuesday acknowledged the presence of Iranian military aircraft in Pakistan, but described a US media report on the matter as “misleading.”Also Read | Despite mediating in US-Iran war, Pakistan allowed Iranian aircraft use its airbases to avoid American strikes: ReportIn a statement, Pakistan’s Foreign Office…

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AI-generated image (For representative purposes only) What kind of politics makes people die for their leaders?In Tamil Nadu, that is not rhetorical.It has happened repeatedly — in moments of grief, in moments of defeat, and, as seen last week during Vijay’s frantic government-formation talks, even in anticipation of power.But this is not a new story. Tamil Nadu has seen this before.It is December 1987, and Tamil Nadu is collapsing into grief.The streets are flooded with mourners. Men cry openly outside party offices. Some supporters drink poison. Others set themselves on fire. Across the state, sorrow turns fatal as news spreads that MG Ramachandran is dead.He was the founder of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), a Tamil cinema legend and the state’s first actor-chief minister. But to millions, he was something far larger than any office he held. He was ‘Puratchi Thalaivar’, the revolutionary leader, the man who had stepped off the silver screen and into their lives as protector, provider and hero. MGR at a public rally in Tamil NaduFor more than a decade, MGR had ruled Tamil Nadu, winning three consecutive terms before dying while still in office. His death did not just mark the end of a chief minister. For many, it felt like the loss of someone far more intimate — a guardian, almost family.It would not be the last time Tamil Nadu witnessed grief spill into tragedy.The pattern returned, again and again, each time reminding the state that its politics was never merely electoral.In 2001, when J Jayalalithaa was forced to step down after a corruption conviction, her supporters took their own lives. In 2014, when she was jailed once more, the state saw another wave of mourning — suicides, self-immolations and heart attacks attributed to shock.After her death in 2016, AIADMK claimed that at least 470 supporters had died grieving the loss of the woman they fondly called ‘Amma’.Then came Vijay.In September 2025, lakhs converged on Karur to catch a glimpse of Tamil cinema’s reigning superstar as he edged closer to political power. People stood for hours under a punishing sun, waiting for the man many already saw as their next saviour. By the time the gathering ended, 41 people were dead.For a state that has long blurred the line between screen idol and political messiah, Vijay’s rise was not an exception. It was the latest chapter in a familiar script. Karur stampede aftermath (Credit: PTI)Voting for the underdog?Tamil Nadu’s voting behaviour often reflects a distinctive political logic where identity is acknowledged but not always politically foregrounded. While the state has deep social stratification, with Scheduled Castes making up around 20% of the population and broader SC/ST/OBC groups forming over 75%, electoral appeal frequently shifts away from narrow caste or religious consolidation toward figures who project a more universalised identity of suffering and uplift. Religious demographics further underline this complexity, with Hindus forming 87.58%, Muslims 5.86%, and Christians 6.12%, yet electoral mobilisation rarely maps neatly onto these categories. Instead, political legitimacy is often constructed through narratives of deprivation, struggle, and moral protection, allowing leaders to transcend identity boundaries without fully abandoning them. This is where the ‘underdog’ or ‘saviour-from-within’ template becomes politically powerful. Leaders such as MG Ramachandran and Karunanidhi exemplified this shift. Their political identity was built less on elite authority and more on autobiographical suffering, poverty, hunger, and lived hardship, which they explicitly translated into policy imagination. In fact, MGR’s first question to his cabinet about “who had experienced childhood poverty” was not merely symbolic, it reinforced a governing ethic rooted in empathy-as-experience. Welfare schemes for schoolchildren and marginalised communities further institutionalised this ethos, while his delegation of administrative control to trusted officials allowed emotional leadership to coexist with technocratic governance. In this framework, figures like Vijay, from socially identified but politically transcendent backgrounds such as the Velalar Christian community, can be read as inheritors of a longer pattern where leaders do not reject identity, but strategically dilute it into a broader language of shared deprivation and moral universality. How cinema became political training in Tamil NaduIn Tamil Nadu, the transition from cinema to politics is not an exception to the system; it is integral to how the system itself evolved. The foundation was laid when CN Annadurai and M Karunanidhi turned theatre and screenwriting into political tools. Karunanidhi’s long career, from scriptwriter to five-time chief minister, established a precedent that narrative skill could translate into political authority. But MG Ramachandran transformed that relationship into a mass political structure. Already a dominant film star, MGR carried his on-screen persona of the benevolent protector directly into electoral politics, founding the AIADMK and becoming chief minister in 1977. His image as the “man of the masses” made the boundary between character and leader increasingly irrelevant for large sections of voters.That model was consolidated and intensified by J Jayalalithaa. After a successful film career, she entered politics under MGR’s mentorship and later built her own political identity as “Amma”, anchoring authority in personal symbolism and welfare distribution. Together, MGR and Jayalalithaa turned actor-led leadership into a durable governing structure rather than a temporary political experiment.Fan clubs become organisedOver time, this pattern stopped being about isolated figures and became a repeatable political template. Tamil Nadu politics began to treat cinematic visibility as a form of pre-political legitimacy. The actor was not just a candidate, he or she was already a public figure with emotional access to large audiences.This was reinforced by the Dravidian political tradition itself, which had long used cinema as a communication medium. As academic studies of Tamil cinema note, the boundary between cinema and politics in the state became structurally blurred, with film functioning as a carrier of ideological messaging as much as entertainment.Within this ecosystem, fan cultures played a critical role. Fan clubs for stars like MGR and later Rajinikanth functioned as organised social networks, often involved in welfare activities and local mobilisation. These structures later became informal political infrastructure, capable of being activated during elections.The durability of this model is visible in how consistently it reappears across generations. After MGR and Jayalalithaa, later figures attempted to replicate the pathway with varying success, including Vijayakanth and, more recently, the anticipation around Rajinikanth, whose political entry was widely expected but ultimately did not materialise.Yet the underlying structure remained intact: Tamil Nadu continues to produce political environments where cinematic identity is treated as a form of credibility, and where mass recognition often precedes organisational politics. Vijay’s pre-poll rally‘Amma, Thalapathy’: When leaders get titles from fansIn Tamil Nadu politics, leaders are rarely treated as distant office-holders. They are folded into the vocabulary of family itself. Titles like ‘Thalaivar’ and ‘Amma’ are not stylistic choices — they are political signals that replace institutional distance with emotional proximity. Once that shift happens, the relationship between leader and follower stops being transactional and becomes personal.This form of attachment predates social media and survives it. Long before digital fandoms, Tamil cinema had already built a system of parasocial bonding where audiences formed one-sided emotional relationships with stars who appeared repeatedly as protectors, providers and moral anchors on screen. In a state where cinema is deeply embedded in everyday life — from street posters to festival soundtracks — these screen identities easily spill into political perception.The Dravidian political tradition amplified this structure. Welfare politics reinforced the idea that the leader is not just a decision-maker but a direct source of material dignity. For large sections of voters, access to rice, subsidies, housing or public services became symbolically linked to the leader’s personal commitment. Over time, political support became tied not only to ideology, but to the feeling of being seen and provided for. Jayalalithaa’s funeral procession (Credit: ANI)It is within this framework that figures like MG Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa were transformed into emotional institutions. MGR’s on-screen image as a benevolent saviour and Jayalalithaa’s carefully constructed persona as “Amma” turned political loyalty into something closer to familial dependence than civic choice.The same emotional architecture is visible in the rise of Vijay. Known to his fan base as “Thalapathy”, Vijay enters politics with an already established emotional economy built over decades of cinema. His films repeatedly position him as protector, mediator and moral force — roles that do not end at the theatre exit in a context where screen identities are continuously circulated in public life.What this produces is not simply popularity, but an emotional contract. Supporters do not merely evaluate performance or policy; they invest identity, dignity and aspiration into a figure who symbolically carries their social presence. In such a system, political allegiance is less about persuasion in the conventional sense and more about belonging — to a leader who is experienced not as a representative, but as an extension of the self.Why Vijay’s victory was not a surprise but a continuation of this cultureTVK chief Vijay won 110 seats and became the single largest party in Tamil Nadu elections. However, no exit polls had predicted this level of sweep. But it was inevitable.Within this historical context, the emergence of Vijay and his party TVK fits into a long-established pattern rather than breaking it. His transition reflects the same structural conditions that shaped earlier actor-politicians: a pre-existing fan base, emotional identification with screen roles, and a political culture that already recognises cinematic popularity as legitimacy.What has changed is scale and immediacy. By the time Vijay formally entered politics in the mid-2020s, Tamil Nadu already had half a century of precedent in converting cinematic stardom into electoral mobilisation. His entry signals not the invention of a new model, but the continuation of an old one, adapted to a newer media environment and a larger, more organised fan ecosystem.About the AuthorAastha JhaAastha Jha is a writer at The Times of India, covering politics. She also writes on business, global affairs, social issues, with a focus on policy, governance and their impact on everyday lives. Her work brings together reportage and analysis, tracking developments in India and abroad while examining the broader social and economic currents shaping public discourse.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosUdhayanidhi Stalin’s Fresh ‘Eradicate Sanatan Dharma’ Remark Triggers Massive BJP Backlash In TNNTA Scraps NEET UG 2026 Over ‘Guess Paper’ Leak, Re-Exam Dates To Be Announced | WatchFIR Filed Against SP MP Ajendra Singh Lodhi Over Alleged Remarks Against PM ModiCBI Takes Over Probe Into Murder Of Suvendu Adhikari’s Aide Chandranath Rath, Forms 7-Member SITAIADMK Faces Biggest Split Since Jayalalithaa Era As Rebel Faction Extends Support To Vijay’s TVKTamil Nadu CM Vijay Orders Shutdown Of 717 TASMAC Shops Near Temples, Schools And Bus StandsCongress Expands Kerala CM Consultations As Satheesan-Venugopal Battle IntensifiesTarn Taran BJP Office Attacked: Youths Vandalise Premises, Fire Shots In Air; Probe OnRahul Gandhi Targets Centre Over NEET Leak Allegations As Rajasthan SOG Expands ProbeFormer TMC Minister Sujit Bose Arrested By ED In Municipality Recruitment ‘Scam’123PhotostoriesHair oil or hair conditioner: Which is better to stop hair fall in summersCricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy’s ₹3 crore Visakhapatnam home is a perfect picture of success, family bond and coastal calmSuccess quote of the day by Confucius: “Success depends upon…”Your expensive skincare may not work until you fix your gut: Doctors explain the surprising skin-digestion connection5 simple remedies to keep silverfish away and protect your favourite books and clothes before it’s too late!Personality test: Pick a tree and see what it reveals about what makes you feel safe, happy, and calmFrom snake fruit to jabuticaba; 10 unique fruit trees around the world and where travellers can find them10 countries with the most mosquitoes, does India figure in the list?How Vijay Thalapathy, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan looked DECADES ago; Superstars’ then and now picturesBMI vs Belly Fat: Which is a better predictor of heart attack risk (and why)123Hot PicksCBSE class 12 resultModi on buying goldOil prices todayPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingTamil Nadu CMBhagwant Mann CousinIPL Points TableFifa World Cup 2026 ScheduleVijay AstrologerHimanta Biswa SarmaIPL Orange Cap 2026AIADMK splitHighway Toll DuesBhuvneshwar Kumar

AI-generated image (For representative purposes only) What kind of politics makes people die for their leaders?In Tamil Nadu, that is not rhetorical.It has happened repeatedly — in moments of grief, in moments of defeat, and, as seen last week during Vijay’s frantic government-formation talks, even in anticipation of power.But this is not a new story. Tamil Nadu has seen this before.It is December 1987, and Tamil Nadu is collapsing into grief.The streets are flooded with mourners. Men cry openly outside party offices. Some supporters drink poison. Others set themselves on fire. Across the state, sorrow turns fatal as news spreads that MG Ramachandran is dead.He was the founder of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), a Tamil cinema legend and the state’s first actor-chief minister. But to millions, he was something far larger than any office he held. He was ‘Puratchi Thalaivar’, the revolutionary leader, the man who had stepped off the silver screen and into their lives as protector, provider and hero. MGR at a public rally in Tamil NaduFor more than a decade, MGR had ruled Tamil Nadu, winning three consecutive terms before dying while still in office. His death did not just mark the end of a chief minister. For many, it felt like the loss of someone far more intimate — a guardian, almost family.It would not be the last time Tamil Nadu witnessed grief spill into tragedy.The pattern returned, again and again, each time reminding the state that its politics was never merely electoral.In 2001, when J Jayalalithaa was forced to step down after a corruption conviction, her supporters took their own lives. In 2014, when she was jailed once more, the state saw another wave of mourning — suicides, self-immolations and heart attacks attributed to shock.After her death in 2016, AIADMK claimed that at least 470 supporters had died grieving the loss of the woman they fondly called ‘Amma’.Then came Vijay.In September 2025, lakhs converged on Karur to catch a glimpse of Tamil cinema’s reigning superstar as he edged closer to political power. People stood for hours under a punishing sun, waiting for the man many already saw as their next saviour. By the time the gathering ended, 41 people were dead.For a state that has long blurred the line between screen idol and political messiah, Vijay’s rise was not an exception. It was the latest chapter in a familiar script. Karur stampede aftermath (Credit: PTI)Voting for the underdog?Tamil Nadu’s voting behaviour often reflects a distinctive political logic where identity is acknowledged but not always politically foregrounded. While the state has deep social stratification, with Scheduled Castes making up around 20% of the population and broader SC/ST/OBC groups forming over 75%, electoral appeal frequently shifts away from narrow caste or religious consolidation toward figures who project a more universalised identity of suffering and uplift. Religious demographics further underline this complexity, with Hindus forming 87.58%, Muslims 5.86%, and Christians 6.12%, yet electoral mobilisation rarely maps neatly onto these categories. Instead, political legitimacy is often constructed through narratives of deprivation, struggle, and moral protection, allowing leaders to transcend identity boundaries without fully abandoning them. This is where the ‘underdog’ or ‘saviour-from-within’ template becomes politically powerful. Leaders such as MG Ramachandran and Karunanidhi exemplified this shift. Their political identity was built less on elite authority and more on autobiographical suffering, poverty, hunger, and lived hardship, which they explicitly translated into policy imagination. In fact, MGR’s first question to his cabinet about “who had experienced childhood poverty” was not merely symbolic, it reinforced a governing ethic rooted in empathy-as-experience. Welfare schemes for schoolchildren and marginalised communities further institutionalised this ethos, while his delegation of administrative control to trusted officials allowed emotional leadership to coexist with technocratic governance. In this framework, figures like Vijay, from socially identified but politically transcendent backgrounds such as the Velalar Christian community, can be read as inheritors of a longer pattern where leaders do not reject identity, but strategically dilute it into a broader language of shared deprivation and moral universality. How cinema became political training in Tamil NaduIn Tamil Nadu, the transition from cinema to politics is not an exception to the system; it is integral to how the system itself evolved. The foundation was laid when CN Annadurai and M Karunanidhi turned theatre and screenwriting into political tools. Karunanidhi’s long career, from scriptwriter to five-time chief minister, established a precedent that narrative skill could translate into political authority. But MG Ramachandran transformed that relationship into a mass political structure. Already a dominant film star, MGR carried his on-screen persona of the benevolent protector directly into electoral politics, founding the AIADMK and becoming chief minister in 1977. His image as the “man of the masses” made the boundary between character and leader increasingly irrelevant for large sections of voters.That model was consolidated and intensified by J Jayalalithaa. After a successful film career, she entered politics under MGR’s mentorship and later built her own political identity as “Amma”, anchoring authority in personal symbolism and welfare distribution. Together, MGR and Jayalalithaa turned actor-led leadership into a durable governing structure rather than a temporary political experiment.Fan clubs become organisedOver time, this pattern stopped being about isolated figures and became a repeatable political template. Tamil Nadu politics began to treat cinematic visibility as a form of pre-political legitimacy. The actor was not just a candidate, he or she was already a public figure with emotional access to large audiences.This was reinforced by the Dravidian political tradition itself, which had long used cinema as a communication medium. As academic studies of Tamil cinema note, the boundary between cinema and politics in the state became structurally blurred, with film functioning as a carrier of ideological messaging as much as entertainment.Within this ecosystem, fan cultures played a critical role. Fan clubs for stars like MGR and later Rajinikanth functioned as organised social networks, often involved in welfare activities and local mobilisation. These structures later became informal political infrastructure, capable of being activated during elections.The durability of this model is visible in how consistently it reappears across generations. After MGR and Jayalalithaa, later figures attempted to replicate the pathway with varying success, including Vijayakanth and, more recently, the anticipation around Rajinikanth, whose political entry was widely expected but ultimately did not materialise.Yet the underlying structure remained intact: Tamil Nadu continues to produce political environments where cinematic identity is treated as a form of credibility, and where mass recognition often precedes organisational politics. Vijay’s pre-poll rally‘Amma, Thalapathy’: When leaders get titles from fansIn Tamil Nadu politics, leaders are rarely treated as distant office-holders. They are folded into the vocabulary of family itself. Titles like ‘Thalaivar’ and ‘Amma’ are not stylistic choices — they are political signals that replace institutional distance with emotional proximity. Once that shift happens, the relationship between leader and follower stops being transactional and becomes personal.This form of attachment predates social media and survives it. Long before digital fandoms, Tamil cinema had already built a system of parasocial bonding where audiences formed one-sided emotional relationships with stars who appeared repeatedly as protectors, providers and moral anchors on screen. In a state where cinema is deeply embedded in everyday life — from street posters to festival soundtracks — these screen identities easily spill into political perception.The Dravidian political tradition amplified this structure. Welfare politics reinforced the idea that the leader is not just a decision-maker but a direct source of material dignity. For large sections of voters, access to rice, subsidies, housing or public services became symbolically linked to the leader’s personal commitment. Over time, political support became tied not only to ideology, but to the feeling of being seen and provided for. Jayalalithaa’s funeral procession (Credit: ANI)It is within this framework that figures like MG Ramachandran and J Jayalalithaa were transformed into emotional institutions. MGR’s on-screen image as a benevolent saviour and Jayalalithaa’s carefully constructed persona as “Amma” turned political loyalty into something closer to familial dependence than civic choice.The same emotional architecture is visible in the rise of Vijay. Known to his fan base as “Thalapathy”, Vijay enters politics with an already established emotional economy built over decades of cinema. His films repeatedly position him as protector, mediator and moral force — roles that do not end at the theatre exit in a context where screen identities are continuously circulated in public life.What this produces is not simply popularity, but an emotional contract. Supporters do not merely evaluate performance or policy; they invest identity, dignity and aspiration into a figure who symbolically carries their social presence. In such a system, political allegiance is less about persuasion in the conventional sense and more about belonging — to a leader who is experienced not as a representative, but as an extension of the self.Why Vijay’s victory was not a surprise but a continuation of this cultureTVK chief Vijay won 110 seats and became the single largest party in Tamil Nadu elections. However, no exit polls had predicted this level of sweep. But it was inevitable.Within this historical context, the emergence of Vijay and his party TVK fits into a long-established pattern rather than breaking it. His transition reflects the same structural conditions that shaped earlier actor-politicians: a pre-existing fan base, emotional identification with screen roles, and a political culture that already recognises cinematic popularity as legitimacy.What has changed is scale and immediacy. By the time Vijay formally entered politics in the mid-2020s, Tamil Nadu already had half a century of precedent in converting cinematic stardom into electoral mobilisation. His entry signals not the invention of a new model, but the continuation of an old one, adapted to a newer media environment and a larger, more organised fan ecosystem.About the AuthorAastha JhaAastha Jha is a writer at The Times of India, covering politics. She also writes on business, global affairs, social issues, with a focus on policy, governance and their impact on everyday lives. 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NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu is witnessing another AIADMK vs AIADMK showdown as Vijay prepares for a floor test days after being sworn in as chief minister.Hours after a faction led by CV Shanmugam announced its decision to support TVK, AIADMK leader Agri SS Krishnamurthy warned rebel MLAs, stating that action would be taken against those acting against the party directive.“AIADMK has directed all its MLAs to vote against TVK in the Tamil Nadu assembly floor test tomorrow. Action will be taken against those MLAs who act against the party’s directive,” Krishnamurthy said.Former minister and Edappadi K Palaniswami associate OS Manian also weighed in, saying all 47 AIADMK MLAs had extended support to EPS as legislature party leader.“All 47 AIADMK MLAs have extended support to Edappadi K Palaniswami as legislature party leader. The letter of support from these MLAs has been submitted to Speaker JC D Prabhakar,” he said.Earlier in the day, a faction of the AIADMK, led by MLAs SP Velumani and Shanmugam, announced its support for the Vijay government.After a meeting with senior party leaders and MLAs, Shanmugam said he would meet chief minister Vijay and hand over a letter extending support to his government.“We founded this party against the DMK. For 53 years, our politics have been centred around opposing the DMK. A proposal was put forward suggesting an AIADMK government be formed with DMK support. However, the majority of our members rejected it,” Shanmugam said.About 30 MLAs, including the two senior leaders are believed to be in the camp that has been opposed to Palaniswami’s leadership following the party’s debacle.However, Velumani insisted the move did not amount to a split.“This is not a breakup of AIADMK, but we will await the general secretary’s ‘right’ decision to take the party forward,” he said.He also alleged that AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami was keen to form a government with DMK support.“We opposed that decision since AIADMK was formed only to defeat the DMK,” he said.The internal rift surfaced earlier when a group of AIADMK MLAs led by Shanmugam submitted a letter to pro tem Speaker MV Karuppaiah seeking Velumani’s appointment as legislature party leader.Some MLAs had also reportedly demanded Palaniswami’s resignation following the party’s poor performance in the polls.AIADMK contested 167 of the 234 constituencies but won just 47 seats. Following the results, Palaniswami held a series of meetings with party MLAs, but several senior leaders and former ministers, including Shanmugam and Velumani, stayed away.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu is witnessing another AIADMK vs AIADMK showdown as Vijay prepares for a floor test days after being sworn in as chief minister.Hours after a faction led by CV Shanmugam announced its decision to support TVK, AIADMK leader Agri SS Krishnamurthy warned rebel MLAs, stating that action would be taken against those acting against the party directive.“AIADMK has directed all its MLAs to vote against TVK in the Tamil Nadu assembly floor test tomorrow. Action will be taken against those MLAs who act against the party’s directive,” Krishnamurthy said.Former minister and Edappadi K Palaniswami associate OS Manian also weighed in, saying all 47 AIADMK MLAs had extended support to EPS as legislature party leader.“All 47 AIADMK MLAs have extended support to Edappadi K Palaniswami as legislature party leader. The letter of support from these MLAs has been submitted to Speaker JC D Prabhakar,” he said.Earlier in the day, a faction of the AIADMK, led by MLAs SP Velumani and Shanmugam, announced its support for the Vijay government.After a meeting with senior party leaders and MLAs, Shanmugam said he would meet chief minister Vijay and hand over a letter extending support to his government.“We founded this party against the DMK. For 53 years, our politics have been centred around opposing the DMK. A proposal was put forward suggesting an AIADMK government be formed with DMK support. However, the majority of our members rejected it,” Shanmugam said.About 30 MLAs, including the two senior leaders are believed to be in the camp that has been opposed to Palaniswami’s leadership following the party’s debacle.However, Velumani insisted the move did not amount to a split.“This is not a breakup of AIADMK, but we will await the general secretary’s ‘right’ decision to take the party forward,” he said.He also alleged that AIADMK general secretary Palaniswami was keen to form a government with DMK support.“We opposed that decision since AIADMK was formed only to defeat the DMK,” he said.The internal rift surfaced earlier when a group of AIADMK MLAs led by Shanmugam submitted a letter to pro tem Speaker MV Karuppaiah seeking Velumani’s appointment as legislature party leader.Some MLAs had also reportedly demanded Palaniswami’s resignation following the party’s poor performance in the polls.AIADMK contested 167 of the 234 constituencies but won just 47 seats. Following the results, Palaniswami held a series of meetings with party MLAs, but several senior leaders and former ministers, including Shanmugam and Velumani, stayed away.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosUdhayanidhi Stalin’s Fresh ‘Eradicate Sanatan Dharma’ Remark Triggers Massive BJP Backlash In TNNTA Scraps NEET UG 2026 Over ‘Guess Paper’ Leak, Re-Exam Dates To Be Announced | WatchFIR Filed Against SP MP Ajendra Singh Lodhi Over Alleged Remarks Against PM ModiCBI Takes Over Probe Into Murder Of Suvendu Adhikari’s Aide Chandranath Rath, Forms 7-Member SITAIADMK Faces Biggest Split Since Jayalalithaa Era As Rebel Faction Extends Support To Vijay’s TVKTamil Nadu CM Vijay Orders Shutdown Of 717 TASMAC Shops Near Temples, Schools And Bus StandsCongress Expands Kerala CM Consultations As Satheesan-Venugopal Battle IntensifiesTarn Taran BJP Office Attacked: Youths Vandalise Premises, Fire Shots In Air; Probe OnRahul Gandhi Targets Centre Over NEET Leak Allegations As Rajasthan SOG Expands ProbeFormer TMC Minister Sujit Bose Arrested By ED In Municipality Recruitment ‘Scam’123PhotostoriesHair oil or hair conditioner: Which is better to stop hair fall in summersCricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy’s ₹3 crore Visakhapatnam home is a perfect picture of success, family bond and coastal calmSuccess quote of the day by Confucius: “Success depends upon…”Your expensive skincare may not work until you fix your gut: Doctors explain the surprising skin-digestion connection5 simple remedies to keep silverfish away and protect your favourite books and clothes before it’s too late!Personality test: Pick a tree and see what it reveals about what makes you feel safe, happy, and calmFrom snake fruit to jabuticaba; 10 unique fruit trees around the world and where travellers can find them10 countries with the most mosquitoes, does India figure in the list?How Vijay Thalapathy, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan looked DECADES ago; Superstars’ then and now picturesBMI vs Belly Fat: Which is a better predictor of heart attack risk (and why)123Hot PicksCBSE class 12 resultModi on buying goldOil prices todayPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingTamil Nadu CMBhagwant Mann CousinIPL Points TableFifa World Cup 2026 ScheduleVijay AstrologerHimanta Biswa SarmaIPL Orange Cap 2026AIADMK splitHighway Toll DuesBhuvneshwar Kumar

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NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu is witnessing another AIADMK vs AIADMK showdown as Vijay prepares for a floor test days after being sworn in as chief minister.Hours after a faction led by CV Shanmugam announced its decision to support TVK, AIADMK leader Agri SS Krishnamurthy warned rebel MLAs, stating that action would be taken against those…

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