Chennai, 16 Oct 2025

A stampede at actor-turned-politician Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu killed several supporters. The tragedy shows the risks of mixing cinema and politics in the state.

Tamil Nadu's history of actor-politicians

Tamil Nadu has a long history of actors becoming politicians. Many film stars have used their fame to get votes and power. Vijay is the latest actor to enter politics in the state. But mixing movies and politics can be dangerous. Fans often treat actors like gods, not normal leaders. Tamil Nadu has a long history of actors becoming politicians. Many film stars have used their fame to get votes and power. Vijay is the latest actor to enter politics in the state. But mixing movies and politics can be dangerous. Fans often treat actors like gods, not normal leaders. The View From India Looking at World Affairs from the Indian perspective. First Day First Show News and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming. Today's Cache Your download of the top 5 technology stories of the day. Science…

Warnings against hero worship in politics

Many great Indian leaders warned about the dangers of hero worship in politics. B.R. Ambedkar said it could lead to dictatorship. Bhagat Singh said leaders should not be seen as perfect. M.N. Roy said people should not expect leaders to be like gods. But many Indians still treat political leaders like heroes or gods. Many great Indian leaders warned about the dangers of hero worship in politics. B.R. Ambedkar said it could lead to dictatorship. Bhagat Singh said leaders should not be seen as perfect. M.N. Roy said people should not expect leaders to be like gods. But many Indians still treat political leaders like heroes or gods. The View From India Looking at World Affairs from the Indian perspective. First Day First Show News and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming. Today's Cache Your download of the…

Bhakti in religion may be a road to the salvation of the soul. But in politics, Bhakti or hero-worship is a sure road to degradation and to eventual dictatorship.

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Updated 16 Oct 2025, 08:40 IST; source: link