A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state
Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.
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Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.
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