Voters turned up in large numbers at the booths despite rains in urban & rural areas
Tight security has been put in place across the state with the deployment of about 52,000 police personnel from state police forces
Further, he also charged the EC with "failing to check distribution of money by AIADMK"
The superstar however declined to comment on allegations of distribution of money by candidates in the state
The main fight is between the Congress-DMK combine and the ruling All India NR Congress (AINRC)
Along with the CM, actors Rajinikanth & Kamal Hassan also cast vote and appealed people to vote in large numbers
After casting his vote, DMK President Karunanidhi told reporters that 'DMK will win necessary seats' to form the government
Sathasivam had first registered himself as a voter earlier this month
Modi's tweet in the morning adjured people to be a part of 'festival of democrtacy'
Polling in Aravakurichi and Thanjavur constituencies has been postponed due to a money distribution row
While Kozhikode recorded 13.16% turnout till 9 a.m, it was 9.62% in Idukki and 8.21% in Thiruvananthapuram
Election Commission has deferred polling in Aravakurichi and Thanjavur following allegations of bribing of voters
Polling in the constituency, which was scheduled to be held on Monday, will now be held on May 23
Among the early voters were Pinarayi Vijayan, actor and BJP Rajya Sabha MP Suresh Gopi and Congress MLA Sabarinath
Important candidates in the fray are CM Rangasamy seeking re-election from Indira Nagar and Leader of the Opposition V Vaithilingam
As 232 constituencies go to polls, CM Jayalalithaa and DMK chief Karunanidhi are in fray
Narendra Modi, Prime Minister and BJP leader, has visited several times for campaigning, also igniting some controversy for his attacks
This is the first time other politically significant fronts are contesting in the state
Polling will be held in 233 constituencies in the state; 5.79 crore voters to decide 3,740 aspirants' fate