Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: Shruti Haasan Casts Vote with Father Kamal Haasan, Urges Citizens to Participate

Chennai

Voting for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 is underway across all 234 constituencies in the state on Thursday, with several film personalities stepping out to exercise their franchise.

Actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan arrived at a polling booth in Teynampet, Chennai, accompanied by his daughter, actress Shruti Haasan. The duo cast their votes early in the day, drawing large crowds outside the polling station.

After voting, Shruti Haasan took to Instagram and posted, “I voted, did you?” along with a picture from the polling booth, encouraging citizens to participate actively in the democratic process.

Although Kamal Haasan’s party, Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), is not contesting this election, it has extended support to the DMK alliance.

Veteran actor Rajinikanth also cast his vote at a polling station set up at Stella Maris College in Chennai and appealed to the public to vote in large numbers. Actor Dhanush joined in urging voters to turn out in high numbers.

Meanwhile, actor Ajith Kumar cast his vote at a polling booth in Thiruvanmiyur, where his presence attracted a huge crowd of fans. Actor Gautham Karthik was among the early voters at the Stella Maris College polling station.

Actor-politician Vijay, chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), also cast his vote at a polling booth in Neelangarai. His party is contesting the elections fully for the first time, with Vijay himself contesting from two constituencies.

The Tamil Nadu Election Commission has made elaborate security arrangements to ensure smooth and peaceful polling. Adequate police personnel have been deployed at all polling stations. Voting will continue throughout the day, while counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

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