COVER STORY
From Fandom To Franchise: Vijay Tests Political Pull In Tamil Nadu Polls
Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK is trying to mobilise the anti-Dravidian vote and cut into traditional banks
Outlook Magazine - Dravida Banga Ltd. - 01 May 2026 Issue
The Big Question In Tamil Politics: Can Thalapathy Be Thala?
Stardom in Tamil Nadu has been one of the most persuasive languages of power
Mirage Of A Third Front In Tamil Nadu And Its Limitations
A Third Front in Tamil Nadu that relies primarily on borrowed welfare promises, delegitimising rhetoric, or the emotional capital of a film star is only attempting a shortcut
The Big Question In Tamil Politics: Can Thalapathy Be Thala?
Stardom in Tamil Nadu has been one of the most persuasive languages of power
Mirage Of A Third Front In Tamil Nadu And Its Limitations
A Third Front in Tamil Nadu that relies primarily on borrowed welfare promises, delegitimising rhetoric, or the emotional capital of a film star is only attempting a shortcut