India, May 29 -- As Vijay enters politics, comparisons with MG Ramachandran are natural, but his rise more closely mirrors NT Rama Rao, who entered politics at the peak of his cinematic fame and quickly built a strong support base

In the vibrant South Indian political landscape, movies have often been intertwined with politics. Few personalities exemplify this connection better than two film superstars, Vijay and NT Rama Rao (NTR). They both share a common link: they became chief ministers shortly after launching their parties. As a leading Tamil superstar, comparisons with MG Ramachandran (MGR) are common for Vijay, but a more fitting parallel might be Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) of Andhra Pradesh. Vijay, like NTR, entered politics ...