Tamil Nadu 2026 — TIRUCHULI
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the TIRUCHULI Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
THANGAM THENARASU
DMK
+60,992
102,225 Votes
24
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
THANGAM THENARASU
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
16.54 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJAVARMAN.M.S.R
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
14.80 Cr
0 Cases
Education
8th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
AVARANGADU KARTHIK RAJA
Naam Tamilar Katchi
1.77 Cr
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Engineering
Profession
Information Awaited
56.8 L
0 Cases
Education
6th standard dropout
Profession
Information Awaited
7.1 L
0 Cases
Education
D.M.E. (Diploma in Mechanical Engineering)
Profession
Information Awaited
GUNASEKARAN.G
Puthiya Tamilagam
32.9 L
0 Cases
Education
8th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJKUMAR.D
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
25.8 L
0 Cases
Education
9th Class (Discontinued)
Profession
Information Awaited
MURUGESAPANDIAN.T
Independent
68.7 L
0 Cases
Education
Higher Secondary Education (+2)
Profession
Information Awaited
VELLAISAMY.P
Independent
30.4 L
0 Cases
Education
Fifth Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
ARAVINTHASAMY.J
Independent
18.4 L
0 Cases
Education
ITI
Profession
Information Awaited
KALIMUTHU.S
Independent
1.0 L
0 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
GURUSAMY.T
Independent
36.9 L
0 Cases
Education
6th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
CHENNA KESAVAN.P
Independent
10,000
0 Cases
Education
7th Standard
Profession
Information Awaited
SETHURAMALINGAM.S
Independent
41,108
0 Cases
Education
10 th STD
Profession
Information Awaited
ADVOCATE THANGAPANDIAN
Independent
28.1 L
0 Cases
Education
Bachelor of Laws
Profession
Information Awaited
NALLAMARUTHU.K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
PALANIYANDI.M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MALAI ALAGU.M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MARNADU.M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MARIMUTHU.M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
MUNIYASAMY.R
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
RAJANGAM.C
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
JEYACHITRA
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
None Of The Above
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Information Awaited
Profession
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Contest Insights
Contest Shape
A 24-way contest featuring 8 major parties. 21 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
THANGAM THENARASU(DMK)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
24 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative

Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 16.54 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
13,485 Votes
Win Rate
75%
THANGAM THENARASU is the incumbent MLA of Tiruchuli Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMK with a winning margin of 13,485 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
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 | 205,301 | 181,250 | 88.29% |
| 2021 | 213,068 | 172,811 | 80.8% |
| 2016 | 207,142 | 167,742 | 80.98% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in tiruchuli
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | THANGAM THENARASU | D DMK | 13,485 |
| 2021 | THANGAM THENARASU | D DMK | 60,992 |
| 2016 | THANGAM THENARASU | D DMK | 26,577 |
Election Intelligence
How does tiruchuli 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 Tiruchuli?
THANGAM THENARASU from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the current MLA of Tiruchuli constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Tiruchuli?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Tiruchuli was 88.29%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Tiruchuli?
There are 24 candidates announced for Tiruchuli in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from PT, TVK, NTK, IND, TAVK, DMK, AIADMK, ETMK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Tiruchuli?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Tiruchuli in 2026.