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Post-poll political drama in Tamil Nadu has finally come to an end as the TVK-led coalition's tally reached 120 seats, two more than the majority mark of 118 in the 234-seat state assembly.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay is finally set to form a government and become the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, ending a four-day political deadlock.

Tamil Nadu CM Thalapathy Vijay Oath Ceremony LIVE: TVK founder-chief Chandrasekar Joseph Vijay was appointed as Chief Minister on Saturday by the Governor and will be sworn in today, May 10.

Friday was a busy day for Vijay as he first met the governor at Lok Bhavan and later went to the Left parties' offices and thanked them for their support.| India News

What really happened inside Lok Bhavan during Vijay's decisive fourth meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor RV Arlekar? NDTV's Vasudha Venugopal reveals fascinating behind-the-scenes details from the meeting that finally cleared the way for Vijay to become the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

TVK leader Adhav Arjuna declared "Victory" and displayed a letter from the VCK backing the party's bid to form the government, reported PTI.

Vijay's march to Fort St George may finally have crossed the halfway mark, but only after five days of intense backroom negotiations, political brinkm.

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Saturday appointed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader C Joseph Vijay as the new Chief Minister of the state and asked him to prove his majority in the state assembly before May 13.

By Saturday, both VCK and IUML gave support letters to TVK, taking Vijay's tally to 120, beyond the majority mark. The Governor was set to fly out, but did not.| India News

The question now is no longer whether Vijay has arrived in Tamil Nadu politics. The question is whether the system will allow him to stay