Tamil Nadu 2026 — NILAKKOTTAI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the NILAKKOTTAI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
S.Thenmozhi
AIADMK
+27,618
91,461 Votes
16
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
NAGAJOTHI.S
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
1.74 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.Com.
Profession
Information Awaited
THENMOZHI.S
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
26.2 L
0 Cases
Education
12th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
DR.KAILAI RAJAN.D
Naam Tamilar Katchi
20.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
MBBS
Profession
Information Awaited
0
0 Cases
Education
M.Com (CA)
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJALAKSHMI.M
Bahujan Samaj Party
5.5 L
0 Cases
Education
D.T.Ed.
Profession
Information Awaited
44.0 L
0 Cases
Education
M.Com
Profession
Information Awaited
ANBALAGAN.G
Independent
1.55 Cr
0 Cases
Education
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Doctorate)
Profession
Information Awaited
SELVAM.P B.A. B.L.
Independent
47.3 L
0 Cases
Education
B.L. (Five Year Integrated Law Course)
Profession
Information Awaited
ALAPPAN.A
Independent
50,000
0 Cases
Education
M.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
KARUPPAIAH.S
Independent
13.7 L
0 Cases
Education
LL.B
Profession
Information Awaited
CHELLAM.K
Independent
13.1 L
0 Cases
Education
Not Studied
Profession
Information Awaited
PERUMAL.N
Independent
1.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
10th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
MANIKANDAN.P
Independent
11.5 L
0 Cases
Education
NO
Profession
Information Awaited
MANOHARAN.M
Independent
51.6 L
0 Cases
Education
DEEE
Profession
Information Awaited
VIJAYAPANDIYAN.M
Independent
55,000
0 Cases
Education
10th Pass
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
Information Awaited
Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 16-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 14 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
9 candidates are local residents, while 6 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
S.Thenmozhi(AIADMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
16 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
M.Com (CA)
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 0.00 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
2,925 Votes
Win Rate
100%
R.AYYANAR is the incumbent MLA of Nilakkottai Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 2,925 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Swing
This constituency shows swing 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 | 221,094 | 197,593 | 89.37% |
| 2021 | 229,621 | 184,805 | 79.9% |
| 2016 | 218,582 | 174,541 | 79.85% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in nilakkottai
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | R.AYYANAR | T TVK | 2,925 |
| 2021 | S.THENMOZHI | A AIADMK | 27,618 |
| 2016 | THANGATHURAI R | A AIADMK | 14,776 |
Election Intelligence
How does nilakkottai 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 Nilakkottai?
R.AYYANAR from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Nilakkottai constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Nilakkottai?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Nilakkottai was 89.37%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Nilakkottai?
There are 16 candidates announced for Nilakkottai in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from TVK, IND, PT, NTK, AIADMK, DMK, BSP.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Nilakkottai?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Nilakkottai in 2026.