With limited campaigning by Vijay, TVK faces a litmus test in debut election

Campaigning for the Tamil Nadu Assembly election has ended, with the spotlight now on Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, a new party founded by an actor-turned-politician. The party is banking on the popularity of its founder, a celebrated Kollywood star, to face the election. The founder's roadshows have attracted massive crowds, including significant numbers of women and youth.