Is cinema a positive influence in Tamil Nadu politics?

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Actor Vijay is making his political debut ahead of Tamil Nadu elections, expected to draw significant voter support. Tamil Nadu has a long history of film personalities entering politics. The Dravidian movement shaped cinema, while DMK founder C. N. Annadurai and ex-Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi influenced Tamil films. Cinema served as a platform for social reform ideas. This mutual influence between cinema and politics continues in the state.

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