After Hologram Vijay And AI Voice, TVK Unveils Walking Robot In Coimbatore Election Campaign

Tamil Nadu's election season is once again producing headline-grabbing campaign moments, and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has now added another unusual spectacle to its growing list of tech-driven political outreach efforts. After recently drawing attention for using a holographic image of actor-politician Thalapathy Vijay and AI-generated audio in a campaign event, the party has now unveiled a walking robot as part of its latest election push in Coimbatore.

TVK's tech-heavy campaign style grabs attention again

South Indian politics has long been known for its dramatic visuals, mass appeal and larger-than-life campaign styles, and TVK appears determined to fully embrace that tradition with a modern twist. In a fresh development from Tamil Nadu, the party has once again made waves by introducing a fully functional robot into an election campaign.

The unusual campaign moment comes shortly after TVK made national headlines when a holographic image of Thalapathy Vijay was projected during an election event in Kumbakonam, while AI-generated audio was reportedly used to recreate his voice. That campaign move quickly became a talking point far beyond the state.

Robot seen walking alongside TVK candidate in Coimbatore

In the latest instance, the TVK candidate from the Coimbatore constituency was seen campaigning with a fully operational walking robot. The robot was not just a display piece but actively moved along with the candidate and party workers during the roadshow-style outreach.

To make the political messaging unmistakable, the robot was draped in a TVK party shawl around its neck as it walked with the campaign group through public areas.

The sight of the machine moving alongside the candidate instantly drew attention from people on the streets, many of whom appeared visibly surprised and curious at the unexpected addition to the campaign trail.

Public reacts with surprise as campaign takes futuristic turn

Eyewitness reactions suggested that passersby were both amused and puzzled by the use of a robot in an election campaign. The novelty factor appeared to work in TVK's favour, with the moving machine becoming the centre of attention as the campaign procession moved through the area.

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— Prakash Vijay (@PrakazVijay_Of) April 20, 2026

The incident has further reinforced the impression that TVK is making a deliberate push to stand out by using technology in ways that are rarely seen in Indian electoral campaigns.

From holograms to AI voice and now robots

With the latest stunt, TVK appears to be signalling that it is willing to experiment with every available tech tool to create buzz during the Tamil Nadu campaign season. From holographic projections to AI-generated vocals and now a walking robot, the party is clearly leaning into innovation and visual spectacle to stay in public conversation.

As the old political saying goes, "A politician can do anything to grab the attention of the public during the electoral roll" and TVK's recent campaign choices suggest the party is embracing that idea more aggressively than most.