Chennai, April 23 -- Tamil Nadu Assembly elections began on Thursday, with several stars from the film industry stepping out early to cast their votes in Chennai and other parts of the state.

Actor Arivind Swamy was seen at polling stations as voting started across 234 constituencies.

The actor-director cast his vote at a polling station in Chennai. The actor was seen arriving in a white, sky-blue shirt.

Actor Vijay Sethupathi also fulfilled his democratic duty in the Anna Nagar assembly constituency no. 21 in Kilpauk Chennai High School and spoke about the importance of civic responsibility.

While speaking to the media, the actor said, "Everyone come and vote, this is our most important responsibility... Best wishes to all the youth....