Vijay, founder of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), filed his nomination from Perambur and immediately launched an aggressive campaign in Kolathur—the constituency of Chief Minister M. K. Stalin. Addressing massive crowds during a roadshow, Vijay signaled a direct political challenge on the very day of his nomination. As TVK prepares for its electoral debut in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, Vijay's multi-constituency campaign blitz highlights the party's high-energy entry into state politics.