In a surprising display of political maturity, Kamal Haasan has officially backed Thalapathy Vijay’s TVK to form the next government in Tamil Nadu. Despite being an ally of the DMK through the recent campaign, the Makkal Needhi Maiyam (MNM) chief took to X on May 7, 2026, to state that blocking the single largest party from taking the oath is an “insult to the voters.”
Kamal Haasan praised outgoing CM M.K. Stalin for his “political maturity” in accepting the verdict, but his sharpest words were reserved for the Raj Bhavan. With TVK holding 108 seats, Kamal argued that the mandate must be respected regardless of party politics. He cited the S.R. Bommai case, reminding the Governor that a majority should be proven on the floor of the Assembly, not in a closed-door meeting.
It’s a classic “senior statesman” move. By acting as a mediator, Kamal is using his seniority to bridge the gap in a fractured House. His public support,?alongside voices from the Congress (5 seats) and VCK, is putting immense pressure on Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. Effectively, Kamal is telling the state that the political drama belongs on a movie screen, not in the halls of power where 233 elected members are waiting to take their oaths.
Kamal Haasan has successfully transitioned from Vijay’s “political rival” to his “Big Brother” protector. By prioritizing democratic principles over alliance loyalty, he has given Vijay’s 108-seat surge a much-needed layer of institutional legitimacy. In 2026, the real “Vikram” of Tamil politics might just be the man ensuring the new generation gets a fair shot at the throne.
