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How cinema continues to shape south Indian politics

The intersection of South Indian cinema and politics is a saga that dates back decades. Iconic figures like M.G. Ramachandran and Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao paved the way for a lineup of personalities such as Vijayakanth and Pawan Kalyan, who transformed their on-screen allure into political might. While some ascended to significant government positions, others grappled with turbulent election landscapes.

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