Affectionately known as ‘Captain’, Vijayakanth's journey was initially marked by a successful career in the Tamil film industry, starring in 154 movies before transitioning into the realm of politics.
The only actor after MGR to forge a successful path in politics, Vijayakanth's DMDK reached its height as an AIADMK ally in 2011; wife Premalatha has shouldered the party in recent years
When choosing candidates, it is not enough for a political party to know the majority group in a constituency. It is also important to know the sub-caste and further groupings in each community.
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