A manifesto for Film stars headed political parties to gain votes
Tamil Nadu has the distinction of electing Chief Minister who are from the film industry. It has been now close to 50 years the Chief Ministers are from the Tamil film industry also know as Kollywood to some. Right from M Karunanidhi who is one of the founder of DMK to his son M K Stalin have contributed to the growth of film industry in Tamil Nadu. M Karunanidhi wrote script and dialogues for films. M G Ramachandran popularly know as MGR was the matinee idol. He ruled the hearts of the Tamilians, first through films and later on as Chief Minister. His stint was followed by J Jayalalitha. There was a lull in between, till the current Chief Minister M K Stalin took the oath of office for Chief Minister. He too has acted in films. Recently, popular Tamil actor Kamal Hasaan, launched his own party Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM). He contested the 2019 Assembly election, but failed to bag seats. Before him, it was actor Vijaykant through his party Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK...