In a stunning twist to India's assembly election season, Axis My India's latest exit poll has projected actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) as the frontrunner in Tamil Nadu, while the BJP-led NDA is tipped for a commanding win in Assam. The survey, covering voter sentiments right after polls closed on April 28, signals potential earthquake shifts in both states.

Vijay, the superstar behind hits like Master and Leo, launched TVK just two years ago with promises of social justice and clean governance. The exit poll forecasts TVK clinching 98-120 seats in the 234-seat Tamil Nadu assembly—a number that could hand them the keys to power or force unlikely alliances. Vijay himself leads as the preferred chief minister with 37% support, outpacing DMK's MK Stalin and AIADMK's Edappadi Palaniswami.

This youth-powered wave—68% of first-time voters backing TVK—echoes the golden eras of MGR and Jayalalithaa, when cinema icons reshaped Tamil politics. Analysts point to anti-incumbency fatigue and Vijay's clean image as key drivers, potentially ending the DMK-AIADMK duopoly that's dominated for decades.

Assam's NDA alliance under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is projected to secure 88-100 seats out of 126, boosting their vote share to 48% from 2021 levels. The opposition Congress struggles at around 38%, hampered by fragmented alliances and voter focus on development gains like better roads, flood management, and tea estate reforms. Sarma's strategy of blending national BJP appeal with hyper-local issues has solidified the Northeast bastion, marking a third straight term if results hold on counting day, May 4.

These projections from Axis My India's sample of 45,000 voters (balanced across gender and regions) carry heft, given the firm's past accuracy. Yet, exit polls have faltered before—recall 2021 upsets—so all eyes remain on official tallies. A TVK victory could redefine Tamil Nadu's political playbook, while Assam's outcome reinforces NDA's regional dominance amid national currents. Stay tuned as results unfold.