Vilathikulam Assembly Election Results 2026
The Vilathikulam constituency witnessed an interesting fight in the 2026 assembly election. The voters exercised their voting franchise and 84.13% of voting was recorded in this constituency..
Markandeyan of the Dravida Munetra Kazhagam won the seat by defeating Kasiram of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam with a margin of 8228 votes.The Vilathikulam Assembly constituency falls under the Thoothukkudi Lok Sabha constituency. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Kanimozhi Karunanidhi won the Thoothukkudi Lok Sabha (MP) seat with a margin of 392738 votes, defeating Sivasami Velumani of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Below you can find the Vilathikulam Assembly Elections Results 2026, the winner and runner-up details, and more.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Constituencies
Vilathikulam Assembly Election Results 2026 to 1977
Vilathikulam Assembly Election Results (2026)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Markandeyan
Winner
|
Dravida Munetra Kazhagam |
58,395
Lead:
8,228
|
33.40% |
| Kasiram | Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam | 50,167 | 28.70% |
| R. Sathya | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 48,879 | 27.96% |
| Balaji | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 11,780 | 6.74% |
| P.madasamy | Puthiya Tamilagam | 2,057 | 1.18% |
| C. Ponpandi | All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam | 1,380 | 0.79% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 642 | 0.37% |
| P. Rajasekaran | Independent | 441 | 0.25% |
| G. Muniyasamy | Independent | 175 | 0.10% |
| M. Ponnusamy | Independent | 172 | 0.10% |
| K. Ajay Kumar | Independent | 166 | 0.09% |
| R. Perumal | Naam Indiar Party | 166 | 0.09% |
| P. Jeyakumar | Independent | 148 | 0.08% |
| V. Ganesan | Independent | 88 | 0.05% |
| A. Prabahar | Independent | 87 | 0.05% |
| A. Patturaj | Independent | 71 | 0.04% |
Vilathikulam Assembly Election Results (2021)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Markandeyan
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
90,348
Lead:
38,549
|
54.05% |
| Chinnapan | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 51,799 | 30.99% |
| Balaji | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 11,828 | 7.08% |
| K.srinivasan | Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam | 6,657 | 3.98% |
| Wilson | AISMK | 1,520 | 0.91% |
| Muthukumar C | Puthiya Tamilagam | 1,055 | 0.63% |
| Nota | None Of The Above | 1,036 | 0.62% |
| Karuppasamy K | Naam Indiar Party | 613 | 0.37% |
| Manikkaraj A | Bahujan Samaj Party | 487 | 0.29% |
| Marimuthu S | South India Forward Bloc | 404 | 0.24% |
| Muruganantham M | Independent | 348 | 0.21% |
| Chelladurai S | Independent | 312 | 0.19% |
| Arumugam S | Independent | 272 | 0.16% |
| Arumugaperumal K | Independent | 268 | 0.16% |
| Gandhi M | Bahujan Dravida Party | 121 | 0.07% |
| Rajamani P | Independent | 101 | 0.06% |
Vilathikulam Assembly Election Results (2016)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Uma Maheswari K
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
71,496
Lead:
18,718
|
47.28% |
| Beemaraj S | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 52,778 | 34.90% |
| Kathirvel P | Tamil Maanila Congress | 15,030 | 9.94% |
| Rama Moorthy P | Bharatiya Janata Party | 6,441 | 4.26% |
| Marudhanayagam G N | Naam Tamilar Katchi | 1,766 | 1.17% |
| Others | Others | 1,581 | 1.05% |
| Subbulakshmi I | Bahujan Samaj Party | 850 | 0.56% |
| Murugan A | Shivsena | 704 | 0.47% |
| Muniasamy S | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 560 | 0.37% |
| Mahendran S | Independent | 389 | 0.26% |
| Shanmugaraj S | Independent | 246 | 0.16% |
| Rathinasamy A | Democratic Party Of India | 245 | 0.16% |
| Maharaja R | Independent | 238 | 0.16% |
| Patturaj A | Independent | 237 | 0.16% |
| Pon Erulamudiyan K | Independent | 234 | 0.15% |
Vilathikulam Assembly Election Results (2011)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Markandayan. V
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
72,753
Lead:
22,597
|
54.58% |
| Perumalsamy. K | Indian National Congress | 50,156 | 37.63% |
| Karuthu Maiyanan. M | Independent | 2,378 | 1.78% |
| Manthiramuthu. G | Independent | 1,795 | 1.35% |
| Sundaramoorthy.k | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,499 | 1.12% |
| Ayyadurai. S | Bahujan Samaj Party | 1,423 | 1.07% |
| Ayyanar. P.s | Independent | 1,102 | 0.83% |
| Nadaraj. G | Independent | 806 | 0.60% |
| Nammazhwar. N | Independent | 513 | 0.38% |
| Natarajan. P | Independent | 443 | 0.33% |
| Ponnu Kumar.k | Independent | 424 | 0.32% |
Vilathikulam Assembly Election Results (2006)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Chinnappan.p
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
45,409
Lead:
7,654
|
47% |
| Rajaram.k | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 37,755 | 39% |
| Balakrishnan.s | Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam | 5,779 | 6% |
| Lingaraj | Bahujan Samaj Party | 4,026 | 4% |
| Jayaraj.v.p | Bharatiya Janata Party | 1,197 | 1% |
| Nataraj.a | Independent | 1,077 | 1% |
| Murugapandian.r | All India Forward Bloc | 710 | 1% |
| Gandhi.m | Independent | 541 | 1% |
| Thangamuthu.t | Janata Dal (united) | 460 | 0% |
| Alagesan.l | Independent | 217 | 0% |
Vilathikulam Assembly Election Results (2001)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Perumal .n.k
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
44,415
Lead:
15,243
|
48% |
| Rajasekaran .r.k.p | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 29,172 | 32% |
| Kumara Gurubara Ramanathan.s | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 16,237 | 18% |
| Boominathan.k | Independent | 1,331 | 1% |
| Selvaraj .k | Independent | 1,066 | 1% |
Vilathikulam Assembly Election Results (1996)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ravisankar, K.
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
30,190
Lead:
634
|
31% |
| Gopalsamy, Vai. | Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 29,556 | 30% |
| Perumal, N.k. | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 25,891 | 26% |
| Krishna Kanthan Yadhav | Pattali Makkal Katchi | 3,374 | 3% |
| Shanmugavel, K. | Independent | 1,749 | 2% |
| Selvarajar, A. | Independent | 1,369 | 1% |
| Rajammal, P. | Bharatiya Janata Party | 918 | 1% |
| Kannan, K. | Independent | 355 | 0% |
| Ponnusamy, P. | Independent | 154 | 0% |
| Gandhi, M. | Independent | 104 | 0% |
| Munisamy, A. | Independent | 72 | 0% |
| Murugan, M. | Independent | 67 | 0% |
| Periasamy, S. | Independent | 58 | 0% |
| Alaguraj, S. | Independent | 54 | 0% |
| Ramachandran, V. | Independent | 49 | 0% |
| Sekar, C.p. | Independent | 41 | 0% |
| Ramasamy, R. | Independent | 21 | 0% |
| Rajendra Perumal, K. | Independent | 18 | 0% |
Vilathikulam Assembly Election Results (1991)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kanagavalli N.c.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
53,713
Lead:
21,709
|
61% |
| Mavelraj S. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 32,004 | 36% |
| Ganesan K. | Tharasu Makkal Mandaram | 365 | 0% |
| Rajan B. | Independent | 212 | 0% |
| Ramassamy Reddiar R.k. | Independent | 105 | 0% |
| Natarajan K.p. | Independent | 90 | 0% |
Vilathikulam Assembly Election Results (1989)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K.k. S.s. Ramachandran
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(jayalalita Group) |
33,951
Lead:
7,996
|
36% |
| S. Kumaragurubara Ramanathan | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 25,955 | 27% |
| M. Deivendran | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(janaki Ramachandran) | 21,486 | 23% |
| K.s. K. Subba Reddiar | Indian National Congress | 6,247 | 7% |
| P. Subburam | Independent | 3,624 | 4% |
| M. John | Independent | 691 | 1% |
| S. Vellichamy Thevar | Independent | 151 | 0% |
| A. Chithu Readiar | Independent | 150 | 0% |
| M.s. Subbiah | Independent | 146 | 0% |
| K. Mookish | Independent | 93 | 0% |
| T. Thomas | Independent | 88 | 0% |
| A. Ramasamy | Independent | 71 | 0% |
| C.b. Sekar | Independent | 70 | 0% |
| P. Netarajapandian | Independent | 58 | 0% |
Vilathikulam Assembly Election Results (1984)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
S.kumara Gurubara Ramanathan
Winner
|
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
32,481
Lead:
6,338
|
39% |
| R.k. Perumal | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 26,143 | 31% |
| M. Deivendran | Independent | 20,326 | 24% |
| P. Chellasamy | Independent | 331 | 0% |
| T.thomas | Independent | 318 | 0% |
| A.k. Kondu Reddiar | Independent | 247 | 0% |
| R.muthu | Independent | 190 | 0% |
| K.s. Kandasamy | Independent | 117 | 0% |
Vilathikulam Assembly Election Results (1980)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Perumal R.k.
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
40,728
Lead:
6,640
|
53% |
| Kumaragurubara Ramanathan S. | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 34,088 | 44% |
| Thomas T. | Independent | 367 | 0% |
| Chellasamy P. | Independent | 343 | 0% |
| Ramakrishna Bhat Y. | Independent | 132 | 0% |
| Perumalsamy Naicker O.s. | Independent | 108 | 0% |
Vilathikulam Assembly Election Results (1977)
| Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|
|
R.k. Perumal
Winner
|
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
25,384
Lead:
3,383
|
38% |
| K. Subba Reddiar | Indian National Congress | 22,001 | 33% |
| A.k. Kondu Reddiar | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 8,720 | 13% |
| A.a. Arulanandam | Janta Party | 8,452 | 13% |
| Ramaswamy Reddiar | Independent | 706 | 1% |
| K.p. Ganapathy | All India Forward Bloc | 579 | 1% |
| T. Thomas | Independent | 283 | 0% |
Strike Rate
Vilathikulam MLA List
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Lead | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Markandeyan | DMK | 58,395 | 8,228 | 33.40% |
| 2021 | Markandeyan | DMK | 90,348 | 38,549 | 54.05% |
| 2016 | Uma Maheswari K | AIADMK | 71,496 | 18,718 | 47.28% |
| 2011 | Markandayan. V | AIADMK | 72,753 | 22,597 | 54.58% |
| 2006 | Chinnappan.p | AIADMK | 45,409 | 7,654 | 47% |
| 2001 | Perumal .n.k | AIADMK | 44,415 | 15,243 | 48% |
| 1996 | Ravisankar, K. | DMK | 30,190 | 634 | 31% |
| 1991 | Kanagavalli N.c. | AIADMK | 53,713 | 21,709 | 61% |
| 1989 | K.k. S.s. Ramachandran | ADK(JL) | 33,951 | 7,996 | 36% |
| 1984 | S.kumara Gurubara Ramanathan | DMK | 32,481 | 6,338 | 39% |
| 1980 | Perumal R.k. | AIADMK | 40,728 | 6,640 | 53% |
| 1977 | R.k. Perumal | AIADMK | 25,384 | 3,383 | 38% |
Vilathikulam Past Election Results
| Year | Candidate's Name | Party | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Markandeyan | DMK |
58,395
(Lead:
8,228)
|
33.40% |
| Kasiram | TVK | 50,167 | 28.70% | |
| 2021 | Markandeyan | DMK |
90,348
(Lead:
38,549)
|
54.05% |
| Chinnapan | AIADMK | 51,799 | 30.99% | |
| 2016 | Uma Maheswari K | AIADMK |
71,496
(Lead:
18,718)
|
47.28% |
| Beemaraj S | DMK | 52,778 | 34.90% | |
| 2011 | Markandayan. V | AIADMK |
72,753
(Lead:
22,597)
|
54.58% |
| Perumalsamy. K | INC | 50,156 | 37.63% | |
| 2006 | Chinnappan.p | AIADMK |
45,409
(Lead:
7,654)
|
47% |
| Rajaram.k | DMK | 37,755 | 39% | |
| 2001 | Perumal .n.k | AIADMK |
44,415
(Lead:
15,243)
|
48% |
| Rajasekaran .r.k.p | DMK | 29,172 | 32% | |
| 1996 | Ravisankar, K. | DMK |
30,190
(Lead:
634)
|
31% |
| Gopalsamy, Vai. | MDMK | 29,556 | 30% | |
| 1991 | Kanagavalli N.c. | AIADMK |
53,713
(Lead:
21,709)
|
61% |
| Mavelraj S. | DMK | 32,004 | 36% | |
| 1989 | K.k. S.s. Ramachandran | ADK(JL) |
33,951
(Lead:
7,996)
|
36% |
| S. Kumaragurubara Ramanathan | DMK | 25,955 | 27% | |
| 1984 | S.kumara Gurubara Ramanathan | DMK |
32,481
(Lead:
6,338)
|
39% |
| R.k. Perumal | AIADMK | 26,143 | 31% | |
| 1980 | Perumal R.k. | AIADMK |
40,728
(Lead:
6,640)
|
53% |
| Kumaragurubara Ramanathan S. | DMK | 34,088 | 44% | |
| 1977 | R.k. Perumal | AIADMK |
25,384
(Lead:
3,383)
|
38% |
| K. Subba Reddiar | INC | 22,001 | 33% |
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Tamil Nadu Vilathikulam Assembly Elections FAQs
Who won the Vilathikulam Assembly seat in the 2026 election?
Markandeyan of the Dravida Munetra Kazhagam (DMK) won the Vilathikulam Assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating Kasiram of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) by a margin of 8228 votes.
What is the historical strike rate of the Vilathikulam constituency in past elections?
The strike rate in the Vilathikulam constituency is 64% AIADMK and 36% DMK, with AIADMK won 7 times and DMK won 4 times since the 1977 elections.
What were the vote shares of the leading candidates in the 2026 Vilathikulam Assembly Election?
Markandeyan (DMK) received 33.40% vote share.
Kasiram (TVK) received 28.70% vote share.
What were the results of the 2026 Vilathikulam Assembly Election?
Markandeyan (DMK) won the 2026 election with 58395 votes, leading by 8228 votes and securing a 33.40% vote share.
Which Lok Sabha constituency does the Vilathikulam Assembly constituency fall under?
The Vilathikulam Assembly constituency falls under the Thoothukkudi Lok Sabha constituency of Thoothukkudi district.
What was the margin of victory in the Vilathikulam Assembly Election 2026?
Markandeyan (DMK) won the Vilathikulam Assembly seat in 2026 with a margin of 8228 votes over Kasiram (TVK).
What are the key constituencies in the Thoothukkudi Lok Sabha area?
The Vilathikulam Assembly constituency is part of the Thoothukkudi Lok Sabha constituency, which includes other areas like Thoothukkudi, Tiruchendur, Srivaikuntam, Ottapidaram(sc), Kovilpatti.
Who were the top candidates for the Vilathikulam Assembly Election 2026?
The top candidates in the Vilathikulam Assembly Election 2026 were:
Markandeyan (DMK)
Kasiram (TVK)
R. Sathya (AIADMK)
These candidates were the main contenders for the seat, with Markandeyan (DMK) emerging as the winner.
What was the voter turnout in the Vilathikulam Assembly Election 2026?
The voter turnout in the Vilathikulam Assembly Election 2026 was 84.13%
This page contains historical election results sourced from the Election Commission of India (ECI). It is for archival and informational purposes only and does not represent current or ongoing election updates. The information provided on this page about the current and previous elections in the constituency is sourced from various publicly available platforms including https://old.eci.gov.in/statistical-report/statistical-reports/ and https://affidavit.eci.gov.in/. The ECI is the authoritative source for election-related data in India, and we rely on their official records for the content presented here. However, due to the complexity of electoral processes and potential data discrepancies, there may be occasional inaccuracies or omissions in the information provided.
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