Tamil Nadu 2026 — VRIDHACHALAM
Live intelligence and candidate analysis for the VRIDHACHALAM Assembly contest. Explore announced nominees, incumbent status, and financial profiles.
M. Radhakrishnan
INC
+862
77,064 Votes
19
Announced
Open Seat
New Face Likely
2026 Candidate Lineup
DR.TAMIZHARASI.P
Pattali Makkal Katchi
11.00 Cr
0 Cases
Education
MBBS
Profession
Information Awaited
PREMALLATHA VIJAYAKANT
Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam
100.00 Cr
9 Cases
Education
B.A.
Profession
Information Awaited
ANANTHI DHANDAPANI
Naam Tamilar Katchi
54.4 L
0 Cases
Education
B.E. (Bachelor of Engineering)
Profession
Information Awaited
0
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
SIVAPRAKASAM.V
Bahujan Samaj Party
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
SIDHARTHAN.S
Desiya Makkal Sakthi Katchi
10,000
0 Cases
Education
B.A., M.L., DGT, Dip, IPR, Ph.D
Profession
Information Awaited
ARIVAZHAGAN.E.N
Tamizhaga Vaazhvurimai Katchi
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
ARIVUDAINAMBI.S
Independent
1.32 Cr
0 Cases
Education
B.A., B.L.
Profession
Information Awaited
SATHIYA.B
Independent
69.0 L
0 Cases
Education
D.T.Ed.
Profession
Information Awaited
GNANASUNDARI.M
Independent
22.8 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
EZHILKUMAR.K
Independent
26,000
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
SIVASANKARAN.K
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
SRINIVASAN.R
Independent
12,000
0 Cases
Education
10th Class
Profession
Information Awaited
DURAI.K
Independent
34.4 L
0 Cases
Education
SSLC
Profession
Information Awaited
DEIVEEGADASS.M
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
BALU.P
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
PRABAKARAN.T
Independent
0
0 Cases
Education
Not Specified
Profession
Information Awaited
JAYAPRAKASH.S
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 19-way contest featuring 8 major parties. 16 newcomers are in the fray.
Locality Intelligence
8 candidates are local residents, while 3 are contesting from outside their home constituency.
Historical vs 2026 Contest
Previous Election
2021 Assembly
Winning Candidate
M. Radhakrishnan(INC)
Current Overlay
2026 Pre-Election
Candidate Count
19 Candidates Announced
Watch Signals
Current MLA Snapshot
Key details about the current representative
Education
B.A.
Profession
Not Available
Assets
₹ 100.00 Cr
Criminal Cases
0
Winning Margin
2,387 Votes
Win Rate
50%
PREMALATHA VIJAYAKANT is the incumbent MLA of Vridhachalam Constituency, elected in 2026 from DMDK with a winning margin of 2,387 votes.
Constituency Insights
Key trends and characteristics based on recent elections.
Seat Type
Battleground
This constituency shows battleground 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
Balanced electorate
Balanced representation across genders.
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 | 240,783 | 209,186 | 86.88% |
| 2021 | 242,427 | 196,734 | 80.8% |
| 2016 | 231,740 | 185,125 | 79.88% |
Gender Distribution
Latest Data (2026)
Election History
Past winners and performance in vridhachalam
Past Winners List
Tamil Nadu Elections| Year | Winner | Party | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | PREMALATHA VIJAYAKANT | D DMDK | 2,387 |
| 2021 | RADHAKRISHNAN | I INC | 862 |
| 2016 | KALAISELVAN V T | A AIADMK | 13,777 |
Election Intelligence
How does vridhachalam 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 Vridhachalam?
PREMALATHA VIJAYAKANT from Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam is the current MLA of Vridhachalam constituency.
What is the voter turnout in Vridhachalam?
In the 2026 elections, the voter turnout in Vridhachalam was 86.88%.
Who are the 2026 candidates in Vridhachalam?
There are 19 candidates announced for Vridhachalam in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Election, including nominees from IND, DMSK, NTK, PMK, TVK, BSP, DMDK, TAVK.
Is the current MLA contesting again in Vridhachalam?
No, based on current announcements, the incumbent MLA is not in the candidate lineup for Vridhachalam in 2026.