Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has made a significant dent in the vote share of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, signaling a major political shift. Urban voters turned out strongly in support of TVK, while Dalit communities appear to have moved away from both DMK and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, consolidating behind the new force. Anti-incumbency sentiment also played a crucial role against the DMK.