Earlier this month, Tamil Actor ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay left his followers in shock and suspense as rumours of the actor taking a break from appearing arose. The favored hypothesis is that this resolution is to assist the actor’s official political entry by means of his group ‘Vijay Makkal Iyakkam’.
Whereas the choice sparks curiosity amongst followers and others alike, this isn’t the primary time a longtime actor from the Tamil business has stepped into the footwear of a politician. From MGR to Kamal Hasaan, the listing is lengthy. Here’s a take a look at a few of them who created an affect.
MGR
The celebrated celebrity of 50s and 70s, M.G. Ramachandran, popularly referred to as MGR or ‘Vathiyar’, was equally profitable in politics. The Founding father of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), he was elected the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for 3 phrases – from 1977, until his demise in 1987. Initially a member of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), he later based his personal occasion in 1972. MGR was additionally the primary actor from the business to change into the chief minister of the state. His recognition rose additional along with his political entry and his legacy nonetheless stays.
J. Jayalalithaa
Boasting of a profitable movie profession, Jayalalithaa’s political profession was simply as eventful. She joined AIADMK in 1982 and shortly change into a Rajya Sabha member in 1984. She went on to change into the Chief Minister of the state in 1991 and served within the place six instances, till her demise in 2016. Dubbed as ‘Amma’ by her supporters, she was criticized for cultivating a persona cult by others. Controversies have been an integral a part of Jayalalithaa’s political life which continued even after her demise. However, her political journey is a outstanding period within the political historical past of the state.
Kamal Haasan
A multi-talented persona, Kamal Haasan entered politics by forming his occasion Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) in 2018. He contested to the Tamil Nadu Meeting from Coimbatore South constituency in 2021 and he misplaced. He’s nonetheless energetic within the business whereas additionally serving because the President of MNM.
Khushbu Sundar
South Indian film actress Khushbu is a well-liked determine in Tamil cinema. The favored actor has been concerned in politics for years by means of numerous political events. She joined the DMK in 2010 and later joined the Indian Nationwide Congress (INC) in 2014. She was again within the information when she resigned from Congress and joined the Bharatiya Janata Social gathering (BJP) in 2020. She contested the Tamil Nadu Meeting election in 2021 as a BJP candidate however she misplaced.
Udhayanidhi Stalin
The actor-producer hails from a political household. His grandfather and screenwriter M. Karunanidhi was a former Chief Minister whereas his father M. Okay. Stalin is the present chief minister of Tamil Nadu. A member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Meeting, he was appointed because the Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports activities Growth in 2022.
Vijayakanth
The Tamil actor often known as ‘Captain’ fashioned his political occasion Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) in 2005. He had a profitable political begin and went on to change into the Chief of the Opposition in 2011. He obtained elected to Tamil Nadu Meeting twice, in 2006 and 2011.
