KolathurAssembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Kolathur Assembly constituency in Chennai district is witnessing a high-voltage contest in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with a total of 35 candidates in the race.

The seat, considered a stronghold of MK Stalin from the DMK, is once again under spotlight as voting has already taken place on April 23, 2026. The counting of votes will be held on May 4.

Key Candidates in Kolathur Constituency

The major candidates include P Santhana Krishnan (AIADMK), Subashini (BSP), M K Stalin (DMK), Sivagnanasam (DMS), E Raamadasan (MNAK), Soundara Pandian Luder Seth (NTK), SY Syed Yusuf (RPIA), Aathithya (SAP), VS Babu (TVK), Oormila (TVMK), and K Elumalai (VTVTK).

Apart from them, a large number of independent candidates are also contesting. These include AL Naresh Kumar, Nanda Kumar, Selvi Steffi VM, R Senthil Kumar, J Suriya Muthu, M Suresh, VA Sudhakar, Kaja Maideen, Arul Doss A, Raja G, R Raj Guru, R Ravikumar, P Milany, R Mahesh, M Poornima, R Balaji, S Balachandar, K Panneer Selvam, V Naresh Babu, S Sharan, Farmer Jayaraman SKJ, Vigirdhan, M Rajeshkumar, and A Raji.

What makes Kolathur constituency important?

Kolathur is one of the 234 assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu and falls under the Chennai district. It is a general category seat with a strong voter base of over 2.07 lakh people. The constituency has a high literacy rate of 90.33%, making it politically aware and active.

In the 2021 elections, the DMK-led alliance dominated the state by winning 159 seats, while the AIADMK-led alliance secured 75 seats. Kolathur was one of the key seats that contributed to DMK's victory.