The first phase of nationwide parliament elections commences today in 102 constituencies across 21 states and Union Territories including Tamil Nadu. The polling has been progressing at a rapid pace since this morning. Citizens and cine celebrities are casting their votes at the respective booths actively.

Superstar Rajinikanth, actors Karthik and Gautham Karthik are said to have voted at the Stella Maris College. While the voting began at 7 AM, Ajith Kumar was in attendance at the booth by 06.45 AM and cast his vote at the Thiruvanmiyur constituency. Pictures and videos of Rajini and Ajith's voting have been trending on the internet all day.

Sivakarthikeyan, his wife Aarthi, Sundar C, Khushbu, Sarathkumar, Radhika and Varalaxmi voted today morning. Some of them shared pictures with inked fingers on social media. Actors Vijay Sethupathi and Dhanush were also done casting their votes. The photos and videos are viral now. It is worth mentioning that Thalapathy Vijay and Suriya are yet to vote.