G. Arivazhagan

G. Arivazhagan, 35, is contesting from Pudukkottai constituency as an Independent candidate, declaring his profession as Advocate with assets worth Rs. 11.77 lakhs and no criminal cases. However, significant identity confusion exists as web searches reveal no advocate named G. Arivazhagan from Pudukkottai with political activity. Instead, searches identify an 'Arivazhagan' who is a prominent Tamil film director - a gold medalist from M.G.R. Government Film and Television Training Institute who directed films like Eeram (2009), Vallinam, and Kuttram 23, and web series Tamil Rockerz. Separately, an 'Arivazhagan' appears as TVK party's legal coordinator involved in the controversial 2025 Karur stampede case that killed 40 people and injured nearly 100. The TVK-associated Arivazhagan alleged DMK criminal conspiracy in the stampede incident and filed petitions in Madras High Court seeking SIT/CBI investigation. The Tamil Nadu government countered that TVK violated safety regulations, allowing 27,000 people in a venue with 10,000 capacity, and two of actor Vijay's aides were booked for culpable homicide. This Arivazhagan has been vocal criticizing the DMK government and served as TVK spokesperson during alliance negotiations for 2026 Puducherry elections. The TVK figure appears to be a legal strategist rather than a practicing advocate in the traditional sense. Historically, Pudukkottai constituency has been contested primarily between DMK and AIADMK, with DMK's V. Muthuraja winning in 2021 with 47.70% votes. Independent candidates have received modest vote shares (13.49% in 2016 for M. Chokkalingam). There is also a separate A. Arivalagan who served as MLA from Krishnarayapuram constituency in 1989 and 1991 under AIADMK, adding to the name confusion. No verified social media profiles or local news coverage could be found specifically for a G. Arivazhagan contesting independently from Pudukkottai. Voters should seek clarification on which Arivazhagan is actually contesting - whether the film director entering politics, the TVK legal coordinator running independently despite party affiliation, or an entirely different advocate with the same name. The absence of any political track record, development work, or clear public identity makes this candidature particularly opaque. The discrepancy between declared profession (Advocate) and available public information warrants voter scrutiny before casting ballots.