Vijay to Rajinikanth: South Actors Who Entered Politics

Actor Vijay recently announced that his party will make its electoral debut in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.

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Apart from Vijay, take a look at some South superstars who entered politics.

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Vijay to Rajinikanth: South Actors Who Entered Politics

Actor Vijay recently announced that his party will make its electoral debut in the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections.

Apart from Vijay, take a look at some South superstars who entered politics.

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