C Joseph Vijay's Jana Nayagan is the first lead film released by a sitting Tamil Nadu Chief Minister since MGR in 1978. But Vijay is not the only Indian politician who juggled cinema and public office. Here are some notable names


From 'Jana Nayagan' Vijay to MGR: 12 politicians who released films while serving as chief ministers and ministers

In South India, cinema and politics have often shared the same stage. From MGR to Vijay, several superstars didn’t just dominate the box office; they built political movements. As Thalapathy Vijay’s TVK storms Tamil Nadu, here are cinema icons who turned fans into vote banks. Scroll down.

Vijay, MGR, Rajnikanth and more: South Indian superstars who turned fan power into political parties

Mani Ratnam's magnum opus 'Poniyin Selvan-1' is just a day away from its theatrical release. The filmmaker's dream project is based on a popular novel series by the same name written way back in 1950 by author Kalki Krishnamurthy (1899-1954).

All about 'Ponniyin Selvan' the book series on which Mani Ratnam's film is based

On legendary Tamil actor and former CM, MG Ramachandran 104th birth anniversary, Kangana Ranaut paid tribute to the illustrious leader. Ranaut shared a tribute video of MGR.

'Thalaivi': Kangana Ranaut pays tribute to MGR on his birth anniversary, shares new stills

‘Thalaivi’ new stills reveal first look of actor Arvind Swami who plays the role of MG Ramachandran (MGR) on his death anniversary. Swami plays the role of the late film icon and Tamil Nadu chief minister in Thalaivi.

Thalaivi: New still shows Arvind Swami as ‘Puratchi Thalaivar’ MGR

A biopic based on the life of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has been in the news ever since Kangana Ranaut was revealed to play the late actress-politician in ‘Thalaivi’.

Watch 'Thalaivi' teaser: Arvind Swami's transformation as MG Ramachandran is near-perfect

Legendary Tamil actor MGR will come back on screen as a Malaysia-based animation company plans to make a film on him using the latest technology of 3D digital mode.

Malaysia-based animation firm to make feature film using 3D tech on legendary Tamil actor MGR

This is Rajinikanth's first major public engagement since he revealed his political intentions on December 31, 2017

Rajinikanth unveils M G Ramachandran statue amidst fanfare

21st century India still believe in rhetorics like Amma, Chinamma, Behenji, Netaji, Kalingar, etc. The habit of Indians to vote for such rhetorics paved the way for people like Sasikala and Janaki to rule over us.

Opinion: Sasikala's fate strangely resembles Janaki Ramachandran

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