From Kamal Haasan to Khushbu Sundar: A look at celebs who are also active politicians

The legislative assembly elections in Tamil Nadu are around the corner. From Kamal Haasan to Khushbu Sundar, here's a look at the celebrities who are active politicians, too. (Photo - Instagram)

Bigg Boss Tamil host and versatile actor Kamal Haasan needs no introduction. Kamal Haasan floated a new political party in 2018. Kamal and his party are expected to play a key role in the power dynamics this time. (Photo - Instagram)

Gautami Tadimalla, who has appeared in shows like Chinna Chinna Aasai, Indira and reality shows like Dance Jodi Dance, Dance Jodi Dance season 2 and Ugram Ujjawalam, has an important role to play in the party that she is associated with now. (Photo - Instagram)

The actress-TV personality started her political career in 2014 and has been vocal about various societal issues ever since. She has shifted to a new party in October, 2020, and has new challenges to deal with in the upcoming elections. (Photo - Instagram)

On the TV front, actor R. Sarathkumar hosted the TV show Kodeeswaran besides acting in several movies. Sarathkumar, who has been active in politics from 1994 established a new party in 2007, is currently focused on the upcoming elections. (Photo - Instagram)

Radikaa, wife of actor Sarathkumar, holds a very prominent position in her husband's political party. Radikaa, who has been a successful producer, actress, TV judge and host from the past two decades, announced her decision to quit Chithi - 2 and other TV shows to devote more time to her political commitments. (Photo - Instagram)

The popular lyricist and actor got closer to the telly audience with his stint in Bigg Boss Tamil 1. He emerged as the runner up of the show. Soon after his exit, Snehan joined Kamal Haasan's political party and was active ever since. (Photo - Instagram)

Gayathri Raghuram holds a key position in the political party that she is associated with. She is a successful producer, actress, director and producer. On the TV front, Gayathri became very popular after her participation in the show Bigg Boss Tamil 1. (Photo - Instagram)

Namita Vankawala Chowdhary along with her hubby Veerendra Chowdhary have joined a political party in 2019. Namita became one of the state executive members of the party in July 2020. She judged the dance reality show Dance Jodi Dance 3.0 and Maanada Mayilada between 2007 and 2015. She gained huge fame for her participation in Bigg Boss Tamil season 1. (Photo - Instagram)

Actress Jayashree Rao, who is known for her performances in the shows Ilavarasi, Devathai and Vamsam, is quite committed to her political activities now. (Photo - Instagram)

B Jayalekshmi made a mark for herself with the performances in the shows like Chithi 2 and Tamil Kadavul Murugan. Besides serving the people on behalf of the party that she is associated with, Jayalekshmi is known for her philanthropic activities. Jayalekshmi helped the needy during lockdown as well. (Photo - Instagram)

Actor Saravanan, who is closely associated with the ruling party in Tamil Nadu, has appeared in Bigg Boss Tamil season 3 as well. He is currently focused on his career in movies and politics. (Photo - Instagram)

Radha Ravi. who has featured in the shows Thiruvilayadal, Chellamay (as Kadarkaraiyaan), Ranga Vilas and Vikramadithyan, played an active role in various political parties. He joined one of the leading national parties in November 2019. (Photo - Instagram)

Actor Ranjith made his TV debut with the show Senthoora Poove as Durai Singam. Ranjith worked as the spokesperson of a political party for a longtime. He switched his loyalty after the demise of ex-CM Jayalalithaa. (Photo - Instagram)