Tamil Nadu 2026 — ROYAPURAM
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the ROYAPURAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
MURTHY.R.IDREAM
DMK
+27,779
64,424 Votes
29
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
DR. A. SUBAIR KHAN
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
13.37 Cr
1 Cases
Education
MS ORTHO
Profession
Information Awaited
D. JAYAKUMAR
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
4.69 Cr
2 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Science
Profession
Information Awaited
A. BABU MAILAN
Naam Tamilar Katchi
1.11 Cr
0 Cases
Education
MARINE ENGINEER OFFICER
Profession
Information Awaited
K.V. VIJAY DAMU
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
33.9 L
0 Cases
Education
9th standard
Profession
Information Awaited
M. JAYARAJKUMAR
Bahujan Samaj Party
1.3 L
0 Cases
Education
BA., LLB
Profession
Information Awaited
M. RAJKUMAR
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
57.9 L
0 Cases
Education
BACHELOR OF LAW
Profession
Information Awaited
A. SATHIK KUMAR
Independent
13.1 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A., Economics
Profession
Information Awaited
R. VINOTHKUMAR
Independent
13.3 L
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration
Profession
Information Awaited
S. RAJU
Independent
18.1 L
0 Cases
Education
SECONDARY SCHOOL
Profession
Information Awaited
G. KARTHIKEYAN
Independent
10.5 L
0 Cases
Education
SECONDARY SCHOOL
Profession
Information Awaited
KERTHIVARUNNAN .R
Independent
6.0 L
0 Cases
Education
BBA, University of Madras, Distance Education
Profession
Information Awaited
K.J. SIVAKUMAR
Independent
7.1 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
M. SHANMUGAM
Independent
4.4 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
K.J. SIVAKUMAR
Independent
72.2 L
0 Cases
Education
BL Dr.Ambedkar Law University
Profession
Information Awaited
P. SUMATHI
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
J. SELVAKUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
M DHINAKARAN
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
A. NIZAR AHAMED
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
V. BHAGATH SINGH
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
K. PRASATH
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
M. MAHALAKSHMI
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
S. RAJU
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
T. RAJESH
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
R. RAJKUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
A. JAYAKUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
D. JAYAKUMAR
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
I JAYAPRAKASH
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
C. SRIDHAR
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 29-way contest featuring 7 major parties. 26 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
5 candidates are local residents, while 9 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
MURTHY.R.IDREAM(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
29 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
9th standard
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 33.86 Lac
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
14,249 Votes
Win Rate
100%
K.V. VIJAY DAMU is the incumbent MLA of Royapuram Constituency, elected in 2026 from TVK with a winning margin of 14,249 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Lean
This constituency shows lean election outcomes in recent cycles.
Party Leaning
Alliance-sensitive
Outcome often depends on party alliances.
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
High change
The winning party has changed frequently across elections.
Election Statistics
Voter Turnout & Elector Data
Historical Data| Year | Total Electors | Votes Polled | Poll% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 159,654 | 127,356 | 79.77% |
| 2021 | 178,693 | 121,191 | 67.3% |
| 2016 | 192,283 | 122,117 | 63.51% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in royapuram
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | K.V. VIJAY DAMU | T TVK | 14,249 |
| 2021 | MURTHY.R.IDREAM | D DMK | 27,779 |
| 2016 | JAYAKUMAR.D | A AIADMK | 8,031 |
Election Intelligence
How does royapuram 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 Royapuram?
K.V. VIJAY DAMU from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is the current MLA of Royapuram constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Royapuram?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Royapuram was 79.77%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Royapuram?
There are 29 candidates announced for Royapuram in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, TAVK, TVK, NTK, AIADMK, BSP, DMK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Royapuram?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Royapuram in 2026.