drawing widespread participation from voters, including prominent figures from the state’s film industry.Superstar Rajinikanth cast his vote at a polling booth set up at Stella Maris School in Chennai. He was accompanied by his daughter, film producer Soundarya Rajinikanth. Actor-politician Kamal Haasan also exercised his franchise at a polling station in Alwarpet, Chennai, along with his daughter, actor-singer Shruti Haasan.Several other well-known personalities from the Tamil film fraternity were spotted at polling booths across the state. Actors Ajith Kumar, Vikram, Sivakarthikeyan, and Sasikumar were among those who cast their votes early in the day, urging citizens to participate in the democratic process.Polling commenced in the morning under tight security arrangements, with authorities ensuring smooth conduct across urban and rural constituencies. Long queues were seen at several booths, reflecting voter enthusiasm in what is considered a crucial electoral contest for the state’s political future.The election is expected to witness a keen contest among major political parties, with results likely to have a significant impact on Tamil Nadu’s governance and policy direction in the coming years.
