Exit polls suggest a return to power for the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu, with most surveys predicting a clear majority. Only JVC projects a win for the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). Actor-turned-politician Vijay is emerging as a significant factor, with projections ranging from 25 seats to as high as 98–120 for his party TVK. The results could reshape Tamil Nadu’s political landscape. Exit polls project a clear win for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Puducherry, indicating a second consecutive term in power. The All India NR Congress-led alliance is expected to secure a comfortable majority. Meanwhile, actor-politician Vijay’s TVK is predicted to open its account with 1–4 seats. The results suggest a stable mandate for NDA, while TVK begins to make its presence felt in the Union Territory’s political landscape.