New Delhi, May 4 -- As actor-politician Vijay's TVK appeared to be nearing the majority mark of 118 Assembly seats out of 234 in Tamil Nadu, celebrations broke out among party workers and fans across the state.

Chants of 'TVK' and 'Vijay' filled the air as supporters gathered outside the party headquarters in Panaiyur, distributing sweets and praising the party leader as "Muthalamaichar (Chief Minister) Vijay," who is still affectionately known as "Thalapathy (Commander)" from his film persona.

Current numbers from the Tamil Nadu assembly elections indicate that Vijay's party has crossed the 100-seat mark, placing him in a strong position. With this momentum, Vijay has the option to ally with the AIADMK, potentially sidelining the BJP a...