Tamil Nadu 2026 — KOLATHUR
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the KOLATHUR Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
M.K. STALIN
DMK
+70,384
105,522 Votes
36
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
M. K. STALIN
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
10.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A. Political Science
Profession
Information Awaited
P. SANTHANA KRISHNAN
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
SOUNDARA PANDIAN LUDER SETH
Naam Tamilar Katchi
3.65 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.SC.LLB
Profession
Information Awaited
V. S. BABU
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
40.0 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
19.8 L
0 Cases
Education
LLB
Profession
Information Awaited
SIVAGNANASAM
Desiya Makkal Sakthi Katchi
10.0 L
0 Cases
Education
M.A. Political Science and Law
Profession
Information Awaited
12.47 Cr
0 Cases
Education
COMPLETED HIGHER SECONDARY EDUCATION
Profession
Information Awaited
AATHITHYA
Independent
5.3 L
0 Cases
Education
Fourth Class
Profession
Information Awaited
E. RAAMADASAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
S.S.L.C.
Profession
Information Awaited
K. ELUMALAI
Independent
10.0 L
0 Cases
Education
10 STD
Profession
Information Awaited
S.Y. SYED YUSUF
Independent
2,200
0 Cases
Education
B.A., Economics
Profession
Information Awaited
ARUL DOSS. A.
Independent
2.9 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Std
Profession
Information Awaited
KAJA MAIDEEN
Independent
6.5 L
0 Cases
Education
6th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
V. A. SUDHAKAR
Independent
3.9 L
0 Cases
Education
10th Std
Profession
Information Awaited
A. RAJI
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
J. SURIYA MUTHU
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
R. SENTHIL KUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
SELVI STEFFI. V. M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
NANDA KUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
A. L. NARESH KUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
V. NARESH BABU
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
K. PANNEER SELVAM
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
S. BALACHANDAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
R. BALAJI
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
M. POORNIMA
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
R. MAHESH
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
P. MILANY
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
R. RAVIKUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
R. RAJ GURU
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJA. G.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
A. RAJI
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
M. RAJESHKUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
VIGIRDHAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
FARMER JAYARAMAN. S K J.
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
S. SHARAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 36-way contest featuring 8 major parties. 33 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
9 candidates are local residents, while 4 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
M.K. STALIN(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
36 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
8th Standard
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 40.00 Lac
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
8,795 Votes
Win Rate
100%
V. S. BABU is the incumbent MLA of Kolathur Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 8,795 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Safe
This constituency shows safe election outcomes in recent cycles.
Party Leaning
Swing between parties
No single party has consistently dominated recent elections.
Turnout Trend
Increasing
Voter turnout has increasing in recent elections.
Elector Profile
Female-led electorate
Female voters outnumber male voters in this constituency.
Political Stability
Moderate change
The winning party has changed frequently across elections.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 211,772 | 184,051 | 86.91% |
| 2021 | 268,296 | 173,388 | 64.1% |
| 2016 | 259,843 | 168,308 | 64.77% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in kolathur
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | V. S. BABU | T TVK | 8,795 |
| 2021 | M.K. STALIN | D DMK | 70,384 |
| 2016 | M.K. STALIN | D DMK | 37,730 |
Election Intelligence
How does kolathur compare to the statewide trends? Explore the full 2021 assembly election analysis to see performance across all 234 seats, regional patterns, and candidate analytics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the current MLA of Kolathur?
V. S. BABU from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Kolathur constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Kolathur?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Kolathur was 86.91%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Kolathur?
There are 36 candidates announced for Kolathur in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, TAVK, DMSK, TVK, BSP, NTK, DMK, AIADMK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Kolathur?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Kolathur in 2026.