Virugambakkam has become the center of attention in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, and for good reason. R. Sabarinathan, only 30 years old and the son of TVK chief Thalapathy Vijay’s longtime driver, just pulled off a victory that nobody saw coming. He went toe-to-toe with seasoned politicians and came out on top. There’s a WhatsApp photo making the rounds — it captures the sheer joy and celebration after his win.

Sabarinathan ran as a candidate for Vijay’s party, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). He secured 76,092 votes, beating his closest DMK competitor by over 27,000 votes. That’s huge, especially since this is TVK’s very first assembly election — and they’ve already become the single largest party.

But it’s more than just numbers. Giving Sabarinathan a ticket wasn’t just about politics. Vijay chose the son of his own driver, making a clear statement: it’s not about status, it’s about giving fresh faces a real shot. That move hit home for a lot of young people in Chennai, showing them that change isn’t just possible — it’s already happening.