Chennai: Kamal Haasan and Shruti Haasan were among several Kollywood celebrities who cast their votes in the 2026 Tamil Nadu election on Thursday.
However, the father-daughter’s presence at the polling booth sparked controversy after social media users noticed that Kamal and Shruti jumped the queue to cast their vote.
Veteran actor Kamal, in particular, faced criticism for allegedly “preaching” values but not following them.
In a video shared by ANI, Kamal and Shruti are seen standing in a line at a polling booth in Alwarpet.
In the clip, someone, either from the police or their team, is heard saying that the crowd is getting disturbed due to the presence of cameras.
Soon after, police personnel ask the two actors to move inside and cast their votes.
Before stepping ahead, Kamal and Shruti apologise to the person standing in front of them, who is seen nodding in acknowledgement.
However, a section of social media users expressed displeasure over Kamal Haasan and Shruti Haasan appearing to skip the queue.
“Elite Actor Kamal Hassan who give all kind of f**king gyan on poverty, socialism & idealism, First he came flaunting his extremely luxurious Car to vote with her daughter, Then broke line of common man & went for Voting. Why can’t he stand for 2 min?” commented one X user.
“So the equality, rationality, liberalism advocate & highly evolved the Mr. Hassan & educated the Ms. Hassan force their heft and deftly jump the queue… afterall they are elite citizens of India!” wrote another.
“Kamal Haasan couldn’t wait even a few minutes in the queue; he jumped the line and voted. These people deliver grand sermons on reels for the public, but in real life, they’re the biggest offenders,” expressed one person.
“Kamal Haasan and his daughter Shruti Haasan came to cast their votes. After standing for 2 mins in the line, they broke the line & straight away went to the room to cast the vote. If you are an actor, doesn’t mean you will jump the line. It seems Long lines are meant for the poor only,” one user commented.
Another wrote, “Are they not ashamed to be taken past the poor people standing pateiently in the queue? Never happens in Keralam.”
However, some users pointed out that Kamal and Shruti were likely allowed by the police to move ahead, and shared comments saying, “Keeping them in a long line invites mobbing and severe delays for everyone. Security protocols prioritize speed.”
One wrote, “Police allowed them .. in fact he asked the citizens around him.”
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections | Chennai, Tamil Nadu: MNM chief and actor Kamal Haasan, along with his daughter Shruti Haasan, arrive at Alwarpet School to cast their votes. pic.twitter.com/nUEsqUfvy4
— ANI (@ANI) April 23, 2026
Kamal Haasan couldn’t wait even a few minutes in the queue; he jumped the line and voted.
These people deliver grand sermons on reels for the public, but in real life, they’re the biggest offenders.pic.twitter.com/If68TLql6I— Rishi Bagree (@rishibagree) April 23, 2026
Among other Kollywood stars who were spotted casting their vote, include Trisha Krishnan, Vijay, Ajith Kumar, Dhanush, and Rajinikanth.
