News · 4 May 2026

Trisha at Vijay's Panaiyur Home as TVK Leads Vote Count

On her 43rd birthday and with TVK in front in 106 seats, Trisha arrived at Vijay's Panaiyur residence in Chennai. ANI footage of the visit is doing the rounds.

By IR Desk

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Trisha walked into Vijay's Panaiyur house on her 43rd birthday with TVK ahead in 106 of 234 seats and the count still live.

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