Polling day for the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 saw a wave of film personalities step out and into polling booths across the state to exercise their democratic right. Ajith Kumar set the tone by being among the very first to vote as polls opened, while legends like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan also made their presence felt at their respective booths. The enthusiasm spread across generations — from seasoned veterans to the newest faces in Tamil cinema, with Youth fame debutant Ken Karunaas also joining the long list of celebrities who fulfilled their civic duty today.
From Chennai to the suburbs, actors, directors, and artists turned up in numbers, raising their inked fingers in solidarity with millions of voters across Tamil Nadu. Many also took to social media and spoke to the media, urging fans and youngsters to step out and vote. With Vijay's political debut adding an extra layer of excitement to this year's election cycle, the enthusiasm around polling day has been unlike any in recent memory. Here is a look at Tamil cinema's finest doing their civic duty.
1. Rajinikanth

2. Ajith

3. Kamal Haasan & Shruthi Haasan

4. VIjay

5. Suriya

6. Karthi

7. Vijay Sethupathi

8. Dhanush

9. Vikram

10. Sivakarthikeyan

11. Arun Vijay

12. Simran

13. Sivakumar

14. Sasikumar

15. RJ Balaji

16. Prasanna and Sneha

17. Jiiva

18. Bharath

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