From Silver Screen to Legislative Assembly: 7 South Superstars Who Entered Politics

Rajinikanth

In 2017, he entered politics and founded Tamil Nadus Rajini Makkal Mandram. In 2021, he declared that he no longer wished to be a politician and disbanded it.

Kamal Hasaan

In Tamil Nadu, Kamal founded the Makkal Needhi Maiam in 2018. With the exception of the legislative assembly election, which his party ran in and lost, Kamals political party is still operational in 2019. The party ran for 37 seats in the general election.

Pawan Kalyan

In both Telangana and AP, Pawan Kalyan declared the formation of the Jana Sena Party in 2014. In 2019, the party was unable to secure seats. Even in 2024, years after his initial endorsement, Pawan still backs the same party.

Chiranjeevi

In the then-unified Andhra Pradesh, Chiranjeevi announced the formation of the Praja Rajyam Party in 2008. His party took home 18 of the 294 seats in the legislature the next year. When Chiranjeevi combined his party with the Indian National Congress in 2011, it stunned everyone. He avoided politics until the 2014 split of the AP, leaving in 2018.

Suresh Gopi

Well-known Malayalam actor Suresh Gopi joined the BJP and was elected to the Rajya Sabha. He ran as a BJP candidate in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from the Thrissur seat.

Jayaram Jayalalitha

Acclaimed as the revolutionary leader and Puratchi Thalaivi, as well as Amma (mother), Jayaram Jayalalithaa is well-known for her prosperous career in Tamil Nadu politics, which had long been dominated by men. After joining the AIADMK in 1982, she won the internal power struggle that ensued after MGRs death in 1987. From her death in 2016, Jayalalithaa has held the position of chief minister for six terms.

NT Rama Rao

Telugu megastar NTR was well-known for his roles as gods on the big screen. throughout his acting career. Over 300 films include NTRs acting. In 1982, the actor from Telugu entered politics and started the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).