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The World in Images
Season 5 · Episode 71
India: Tamil Cinema as a Pathway to Politics
0.011mJune 17, 2026
In southern India, a major Tamil film star surprised many by winning regional elections with a newly founded political party. His rise from popular screen icon to political leader highlights a long-standing phenomenon in the state of Tamil Nadu, where the influence of Tamil cinema has often helped launch successful political careers.
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