The relationship between Tamil cinema and Tamil Nadu politics has a long history Five former Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu- C.N. Annadurai, M.Karunanidhi, M.G.Ramachandran, V.N.Janaki and J.Jayalalitha- have evolved from Tamil film industry. Actors Sarathkumar, Ramarajan, T.Rajendhar, Karunas and many others have won elections and have held prominent political posts of Tamil Nadu.

In the near future, multi-talented actor Raghava Lawrence might be one among these successful actors cum politicians. Yes, Lawrence who has been in the forefront of the week long pro-Jallikattu protests conducted by lakhs of students and youngsters at Chennai, has now announced that he is ready to join politics if need arises.

Lawrence also declared that if he enters politics and contests in elections. all the candidates of his party will be youngsters only.