The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-Congress alliance faces a stiff challenge from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-BJP combine, while the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam enters the fray independently, setting up a fierce three-cornered contest in the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls 2026. The battle is expected to be intense, with alliances reshaping voter dynamics.