Hyderabad: Tamil Nadu is holding its Assembly elections on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Over 5.73 crore voters are set to decide the fate of 4,023 candidates. Polling is taking place at 75,064 stations across 33,133 locations. Voting will conclude at 6 pm. From the morning, citizens lined up at polling booths to cast their votes.
Kollywood Actors Step Out to Vote
Several Tamil superstars came out to exercise their voting rights, making the day notable for fans and media.
Rajinikanth Casts a Vote
Superstar Rajinikanth arrived at Stella Maris School in Chennai to cast his vote. Dressed in a simple white T-shirt, he was accompanied by his daughter Soundarya. After voting, he showed his inked finger to the media and urged everyone to vote responsibly.
Kamal Haasan and Shruti Haasan Vote
MNM chief Kamal Haasan came to a polling booth in Chennai along with his daughter, actress Shruti Haasan. Both proudly displayed their inked fingers after casting their votes.
Ajith Kumar Votes Early
Actor Ajith Kumar was among the first celebrities to vote. He arrived at a polling station in Thiruvanmiyur wearing an all-white outfit with a matching blazer and black sunglasses. His early arrival drew large crowds and tight security.
Thalapathy Vijay Casts Vote
Tamil superstar and TVK chief Thalapathy Vijay, contesting from Tiruchirappalli East and Perambur, visited a Chennai polling booth. Fans gathered in large numbers to see him as he cast his vote and left the station.
Sivakarthikeyan and Wife Vote
Actor and singer Sivakarthikeyan and his wife Aarthi cast their votes together. Sivakarthikeyan shared a post on Instagram, writing, “Did our most important duty #electionday #votedone.”
Other Celebrities Join Voting
Several other Kollywood stars also participated. Atlee Kumar, Jiiva, Sasikumar, RJ Balaji, Arav, Jai, music director Anirudh Ravichander, and Ken Karunas were seen casting their votes. Dhruv Vikram and Suriya’s daughter Diya also exercised their voting rights, marking a proud moment for their families.
Celebrities Urge Responsible Voting
Many actors used the opportunity to encourage citizens to vote responsibly. Rajinikanth, Sivakarthikeyan, and Nakul reminded voters to consider governance, accountability, and the future before choosing their leaders.
