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As many talk of recreating #MGR magic in 2021, here is a look at how the late matinee idol made his mark in politics.
As many talk of recreating #MGR magic in 2021, here is a look at how the late matinee idol made his mark in politics.
He actually rose from the ranks in #DMK . One can argue it was a meteoric rise - yes it was within the party. #TamilNadu #AIADMK #Politics
#MGR did not come to power within months or years of taking the political plunge. He had 20 years of experience in politics when he launched his party, and he was a three-time MLA when he was sworn-in as CM. #TamilNadu #AIADMK #Politics
#MGR was in politics for two freaking decades and was an established politician when he launched his party. #TamilNadu #AIADMK #Politics
#MGR joined the #DMK in 1953. He was 36 then.
The matinee idol was one of the star campaigners for the #DMK from 1957 to 1971.
His movies served as a propaganda arm for the Dravidian party
The matinee idol was one of the star campaigners for the #DMK from 1957 to 1971.
His movies served as a propaganda arm for the Dravidian party
#MGR tested his fortunes in electoral politics for the first time in 1967, 13 years after joining #DMK
#MGR was 50 when he made his debut as legislator
In 1969, at 52, he became the treasurer of #DMK
#MGR was 50 when he made his debut as legislator
In 1969, at 52, he became the treasurer of #DMK
#MGR became MLA for the second time in 1971 at the age of 54
He quit the DMK in 1972 at the age of 55
He quit the DMK in 1972 at the age of 55
