Former Tamil Nadu CM and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) chief Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS) is leading by around 3,830 votes in early trends from his home constituency, Edappadi. Independent candidate Premkumar K is trailing. The AIADMK is ahead on 68 seats, while Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Vijay, is leading on 69 seats.