The Tamil Nadu elections are marked by concerns over the use of AI, deepfakes, and holograms in campaigning. Additionally, the wife and daughter of notorious bandit Veerappan are contesting, aiming to rehabilitate his image.

The Madras High Court has dismissed the Tamil Nadu government's appeal against the acquittal of nine aides of forest brigand Veerappan in the 2000 Kannada actor Rajkumar abduction case. A trial court

The daughter and widow of the late forest brigand Veerappan are entering electoral politics, aiming to recast his image as a protector of Tamil rights.

The Madras High Court has upheld the acquittal of suspected aides of Veerappan in the abduction case of Kannada actor Rajkumar, dismissing a State appeal.