Tamil actor Vishal to contest R K Nagar Assembly by-election

Chennai Dec 03: Tamil actor Vishal is contesting the R K Nagar Assembly bypoll, which is scheduled to be held on December 21, his office said on Saturday.

After the death of legislator and chief minister J Jayalalithaa the by-elections were announced.

The actor made the surprise announcement on Saturday

Besides opposition DMK, ruling AIADMK's E Madhusudhanan and the party’s sidelined leader T T V Dinakaran are contesting for the prestigious seat.

"Vishal, chief of the Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) and general secretary of South Indian Artistes Association (SIAA) will file his nomination on Monday," his office said, adding that he will be contesting as an Independent candidate.