The first breakthrough came from the Congress, a long-time DMK ally that had earlier held informal discussions with TVK ahead of the elections but ultimately chose not to join the alliance

Part of the reason of TVK's possible dominance, Axis My India contended, is the people's desire to have the 51-year-old actor-politician as the Chief Minister.

Part of the reason of TVK's possible dominance, Axis My India contended, is the people's desire to have the 51-year-old actor-politician as the Chief Minister.