Kamal Haasan’s comments on Tamil Nadu politics, on leaders and followers in a series of engagements and a range of issues from Jallikattu and its place in Tamil culture, to the state of political parties has been subject of chatter. But he always appeared to be quick to strike but afraid to wound. But now, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal in tow, Kamal Haasan has embraced politics at last. This follows a ‘secret’ meeting with fellow actor and political hopeful Rajinikanth. The party will be called Makkal Needhi Maiam (People’s Justice Centre).
In Tamil Nadu politics, an actor-turned-politician
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