Actor Vijay’s political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has officially been allotted the ‘whistle’ symbol by the Election Commission for the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
The announcement came on Thursday, giving the party a clear identity for its first major electoral outing.
In its official order, the Election Commission (EC) stated that the common symbol allotted to a party is available only for candidates the party officially fields in constituencies.
The symbol may also be available as a “free symbol” in constituencies where the party does not contest, but further use after the election is not permitted. The EC also emphasized timely submission of Forms A and B for all candidates.
The development comes shortly after TVK held its first election campaign committee meeting in Chennai to outline a manifesto focused on social justice, transparency, and inclusive growth.
On January 16, actor Vijay had constituted a 12-member committee to coordinate campaign activities across districts and constituencies. The party has pledged to build its roadmap for Tamil Nadu’s transformation across all sectors while anchoring its manifesto on the pillar of social justice.
CSK and TVK Fans going crazy
Interestingly, netizens have quickly drawn parallels between the whistle symbol and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL team. The phrase “Whistle Podu”, CSK’s official slogan, has become iconic among fans over the years, and the whistle in TVK’s symbol sparked a wave of social media posts:
TVK x CSK 🔥🔥🔥 thala & thalapathy fans happy annachiiii 🔥🔥🔥.#தமிழகவெற்றிக்கழகம் #TVKVIjay #TVK pic.twitter.com/uKYXCqKDBR
— Sathish ✨💫 (@S_A_T_H_I_S_H_S) January 22, 2026
GOAT படத்தால.. U1 ஆள நடந்த ஒரே நல்ல விஷயம்.. Whistle podu song.
This ll be the Trending song in 2026.
Unofficial Symbol Anthem for CSK..sry sry TVK 😁
pic.twitter.com/Aw4KKwAK06— CHE RAM (@A_n_b_e_S_i_vam) January 22, 2026
One X user wrote, “So apt for summer campaigning. Along with #CSK, he can say #WhistlePodu.”
CSK க்கு விசில் போடு!
உங்க வாக்க TVK க்கு போடு!
விசில் சின்னம் TVK க்கு!
சந்தோசம்! சந்தோசம்! pic.twitter.com/nabJr8utxX— Srine Sivanayagam (@SSivanayagam) January 22, 2026
Another fan wrote in Tamil: “Kanna, Nanga TVK kum whistle poduvom, CSK kum whistle poduvom.”
Intha summer la namma leo paathupaaru TVK campaign ah 😂🔥🔥
Whistle symbol allocated for TVK 🥳
Both TVK & CSK ku serthu whistle potralama 🏆 💛 @ChennaiIPL
— MaayoN ᶜˢᵏ 💫🕴️😎 (@itz_satheesh3) January 22, 2026
A third user added: “Intha summer la namma leo paathupaaru TVK campaign ah. Whistle symbol allocated for TVK. Both TVK & CSK ku serthu whistle potralama?”
Aio enaku csk pidikadha 😂
But irundalum nama support
Arasiyal-la 👉 TVK whistle 🎺
Cricket-la 👉 Vishwasam Mumbai Indians 💙#TVKForTN #TVKFamily #Tvk#Tamilagavetrikazhagam #Mumbaiindians #RohitSharma𓃵 pic.twitter.com/rAqHwbjpHp— 𝑯𝒊𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒏🥰 (@Dream_Peace45) January 22, 2026
The connection has given TVK a playful yet memorable cultural hook, as CSK fans instantly recognized the similarity between the team’s beloved slogan and the party’s symbol.
With the ‘whistle’ now official, Vijay’s TVK is set to enter the 2026 Tamil Nadu polls with a symbol that not only represents the party but has already captured the imagination of fans and voters alike. Whether the CSK-inspired energy translates into political support remains to be seen as the election campaign heats up.
Sofia Babu Chacko is a journalist with over five years of experience covering Indian politics, crime, human rights, gender issues, and stories about marginalized communities. She believes that every voice matters, and journalism has a vital role to play in amplifying those voices. Sofia is committed to creating impact and shedding light on stories that truly matter. Beyond her work in the newsroom, she is also a music enthusiast who enjoys singing.
