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Arunmozhithevan. A of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the Bhuvanagiri constituency with a margin of 2487 votes. He garnered 75707 votes, while Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Saravanan. Surai . K came second with 73220 votes.

AIADMK's Dr. Esakki Subaya secured victory in the Ambasamudram 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, defeating Congress candidate V.P. Durai by 10,245 votes. The agrarian constituency, known for its fertile river banks, faces key issues including irrigation, flood control, and healthcare shortages. Subaya, the incumbent MLA, previously won in 2021.

Newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay initiated a shift in political civility by visiting DMK president M K Stalin and other opposition leaders at their homes. This gesture of political courtesy, a first since 1967, aimed to foster cooperation across party lines after a campaign focused on change.

Sivasankar. S.S of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Kunnam constituency with a margin of 15557 votes. He garnered 87237 votes, while the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Saranya. A came second with 71680 votes.

Ramesh of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won the Srirangam constituency with a margin of 33590 votes. He garnered 103235 votes, while Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate S. Durairaj came second with 69645 votes.

Rajendran S of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam won the Ariyalur constituency with a margin of 24498 votes. He garnered 95219 votes, while Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Latha Balu came second with 70721 votes.

KN Nehru of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Tiruchirappalli (West) constituency with a margin of 4,786 votes. He garnered 88,235 votes, while Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate G Ramamoorthi came second with 83449 votes.

Vijayakumar (A) Navalpattu S. VIJI of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam won the Thiruverumbur constituency with a margin of 8705 votes. He garnered 89837 votes, while Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi came second with 81132 votes.

Tamil Nadu's political landscape is in flux as Vijay's TVK emerged as the largest party but fell short of a majority. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has sought proof of support, sparking criticism from TVK allies who demand a floor test. Meanwhile, DMK and AIADMK are reportedly exploring an alliance to counter TVK's surge.

Legend Saravanan's second film, 'Leader,' a Tamil spy thriller, has garnered mixed reviews and a modest box office performance. The movie, which saw Saravanan return as actor and producer, is reportedly heading for an OTT release on Prime Video around May 1, though an official announcement is pending.

Voters in Chennai on April 23rd face a challenging election day with IMD predicting sweltering heat and high humidity. Expect daytime temperatures around 37-38°C, with "feels-like" temperatures soaring to 40-41°C in coastal areas due to humidity. Interior districts are set to be even hotter. Light rain is possible in some southern and delta regions.

Tamil serial Moondru Mudichu celebrates 271 episodes, captivating audiences with its emotional family drama. Starring Swathi Konde and Niyas Khan, the show follows Nandini's journey as she navigates a manipulative marriage with wealthy businessman Suryakumar. Their relationship evolves into unexpected love amidst complex family dynamics, offering compelling storytelling and strong performances on Sun TV.

The Legend Saravanan starrer 'Leader' continues its underwhelming box office run, collecting a mere Rs 4 lakhs net on its fifteenth day. The film's total India net collection has reached Rs 5.33 crore. Recent daily collections have remained low, indicating a struggle to attract audiences.

On Monday evening, the forest department got a tip-off that a spotted deer had been hunted, and its meat had been used for making biryani at one Kumaresan’s house in Pazhayur.