Tamil
Nadu,
over
the
years,
has
been
a
breeding
ground
for
those
actors
and
actresses
who
have
decided
to
shift
career
from
acting
to
politics.
So
is
cinema
a
gateway
to
politics?
The
answer
is
a
resounding
yes.
From
MGR
to
Vadivelu,
many
actors
and
actresses
have
had
their
date
with
politics
as
it
is
easier
for
entertainers
to
connect
with
public.
Also,
isn't
it
an
added
advantage
if
you
are
a
famous
celebrity?
It
just
becomes
that
much
more
easier
for
popular
personalities
to
gain
the
trust
of
the
people.
And
gaining
trust
is
the
most
important
aspect
of
politics.
Having
said
that,
cinema
is
an
entertainment
medium
and
people
involved
in
it
must
look
to
focus
on
the
job
at
hand
rather
than
thinking
about
starting
a
career
in
politics
beforehand.
Of
course,
actors
and
actresses
can
go
on
to
become
politicians,
but
using
cinema
as
a
gateway
to
enter
politics
isn't
a
fair
deal.