Tamil Nadu 2026 — KULITHALAI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the KULITHALAI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
R.Manickam
DMK
+23,540
100,829 Votes
31
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
SURIYANUR. A. CHANDRAN
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
1.30 Cr
0 Cases
Education
M.A. (History)
Profession
Information Awaited
S.KARUNAKARAN
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
24.60 Cr
6 Cases
Education
S.S.L.C., [11th Std], PUC, DIPLOMA IN CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
Profession
Information Awaited
SELVA.NANMAARAN
Naam Tamilar Katchi
84.0 L
3 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
G.BALASUBRAMANI
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
10.5 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
1.1 L
0 Cases
Education
BA., (Eco)
Profession
Information Awaited
R.ARUNKUMAR
Independent
5.2 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A.B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
R.ARUNKUMAR
Independent
16.7 L
0 Cases
Education
5th Std.
Profession
Information Awaited
S.IMRANKHAN
Independent
10.3 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
O.KATHALINGAM
Independent
16.1 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc.
Profession
Information Awaited
M.GAYATHIRI
Independent
3.0 L
0 Cases
Education
B.Sc(Maths)
Profession
Information Awaited
B.KAJAHMOHIDEEN
Independent
82.0 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A.B.L., (5 Year Integrate Laws)
Profession
Information Awaited
CHANDRASEKAR.P
Independent
15.3 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
J.SANTHOSH KUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
B.A., LLB., (Hons) (5 Year Integrate Laws)
Profession
Information Awaited
B.SAMPATHKUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
D.SARAVANAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
V.CHINNASAMY
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
S.SENTHILKUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
P.SELVAKUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
T.SELVARAJ
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
K.SHEIKANWARDEEN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
M.TAMILSELVAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
J.PRADHAP
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
M.MAYILVAGANAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
J.MADHAVAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
T.MURUGANTHAM
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
N.RAMAKRISHNAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
M.VADIVELAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
K.VEERAMALAI
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
K.HAKKIM
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
T.MURUGANANTHAM
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
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Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 31-way contest featuring 6 major parties. 27 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
4 candidates are local residents, while 9 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
R.Manickam(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
31 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
M.A. (History)
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 1.30 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
579 Votes
Win Rate
100%
SURIYANUR A CHANDRAN is the incumbent MLA of Kulithalai Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 579 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Competitive
This constituency shows competitive election outcomes in recent cycles.
Party Leaning
DMK-Leaning
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.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 223,184 | 209,091 | 93.69% |
| 2021 | 217,112 | 197,456 | 90.4% |
| 2016 | 208,870 | 184,076 | 88.13% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in kulithalai
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SURIYANUR A CHANDRAN | D DMK | 579 |
| 2021 | R.MANICKAM | D DMK | 23,540 |
| 2016 | RAMAR.E | D DMK | 11,896 |
Election Intelligence
How does kulithalai 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 Kulithalai?
SURIYANUR A CHANDRAN from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Kulithalai constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Kulithalai?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Kulithalai was 93.69%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Kulithalai?
There are 31 candidates announced for Kulithalai in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, AIADMK, DMK, NTK, TVK, GPI.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Kulithalai?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Kulithalai in 2026.