Tamil Nadu Polls 2026: How Cinema, Caste and Politics Shape Voter Choices | NDTV Ground Report
As Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections approach, the spotlight is once again on the deep link between cinema and politics in the state. From caste narratives and social justice themes to star power and fandom, films have long influenced public opinion and voter behaviour in Tamil Nadu. NDTV speaks to members of the Madras Film Screening Club, an underground community of cinephiles, to understand how cinema shapes political discourse, reflects ground realities, and impacts electoral choices.
