Kanimozhi Santhosh
Kanimozhi Santhosh | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 4 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | P. R. G. Arunkumar |
| Constituency | Kavundampalayam |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 May 1988 or 1989 (age 37–38) Narasimhanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Party | _Flag.png){kind=small} Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam |
| Spouse | Santhosh Kumar |
| Children | 2 sons (Adithya Veera, Anirudh Dheera) |
| Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University | |
| Occupation | Politician, Astrologer, Legal Consultant |
Kanimozhi Santhosh (born 1988 or 1989)[1] is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu. She is a Member of the Legislative Assembly representing the Kavundampalayam constituency under the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam ticket.[2] She secured her election during the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, defeating the incumbent P. R. G. Arunkumar.[3]
Personal life
[edit]Kanimozhi married Santhosh Kumar, a businessman. They have two sons. She belongs to the Gavara-Balija Naidu community.[4]
Professional career
[edit]Prior to entering active politics, Kanimozhi Santhosh practiced as a legal consultant and a high-profile celebrity astrologer under her professional venture "Astro Maagic". She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University.[2][5]
Through her digital platforms, she garnered a significant online media presence making social and political astrological forecasts. She gained widespread media traction for accurately predicting that Vijay's political entry through Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam would establish him as a formidable opposition force in the 2026 elections prior to officially joining the party and being fielded as a star candidate in Coimbatore.[6]
Elections Contested and Results
[edit]| Elections | Constituency | Result | Vote % | Opposition Candidate | Opposition Party | Opposition vote % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kavundampalayam | Won | 40.24% | P. R. G. Arunkumar | AIADMK | 28.66% |
References
[edit]- ^ "Candidates submit nomination papers across Coimbatore constituencies for the third day". The Hindu. 4 April 2026. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ^ a b "Kanimozhi Santhosh, KAVUNDAMPALAYAM constituency, TVK, Tamilnadu Assembly Election 2026: Profile & Affidavit". The Hindu. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ^ "Kavundampalayam election result LIVE: Kanimozhi Santhosh of TVK wins". News18. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
- ^ "சட்டமன்றத்தில் தடம் பதித்த பெண் எம். எல். ஏ. க்கள்". அங்குசம் வார இதழ். 6 May 2026.
- ^ பிரசாந்த்.வே (19 May 2026). "பெயருக்கு முன்னால் `டாக்டர்' என போடுவது ஏன்?' – கனிமொழி சந்தோஷ் எம்.எல்.ஏ. விளக்கம்". விகடன்.
- ^ "Middle Class To Millionaire ஆகணுமா? வாழ்க்கையை மாற்றும் பெண் ஜோதிடர்!". Galatta Tamil. 27 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2026.