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Actor S Devan switches from Kerala BJP to Tamil Nadu's Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 03:03 PM
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Actor S Devan has quit the Bharatiya Janata Party in Kerala and formally joined the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) in Tamil Nadu, marking a notable shift in his political affiliations.
Veteran Malayalam actor S Devan announced his departure from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kerala, citing personal and ideological reasons. Shortly after, he was welcomed into Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), a regional party based in Tamil Nadu, during a public ceremony in the state. The move underscores the actor's growing involvement in Tamil Nadu's political landscape, where TVK seeks to expand its base ahead of upcoming elections.
Sources close to the TVK leadership said Devan's entry is expected to attract attention from the film fraternity and the Malayali community residing in Tamil Nadu. Party officials highlighted his popularity and experience in public life as assets for mobilising grassroots support.
Devan, known for his roles in Malayalam cinema, has previously expressed interest in public service but had not held any formal party position. His shift from a national party in Kerala to a regional outfit in Tamil Nadu reflects a broader trend of actors aligning with state‑specific political platforms.
The BJP has not issued an official comment on Devan's exit, while TVK's spokesperson confirmed that the actor will be given a role in the party's outreach activities, though no specific post has been announced yet.
Sources close to the TVK leadership said Devan's entry is expected to attract attention from the film fraternity and the Malayali community residing in Tamil Nadu. Party officials highlighted his popularity and experience in public life as assets for mobilising grassroots support.
Devan, known for his roles in Malayalam cinema, has previously expressed interest in public service but had not held any formal party position. His shift from a national party in Kerala to a regional outfit in Tamil Nadu reflects a broader trend of actors aligning with state‑specific political platforms.
The BJP has not issued an official comment on Devan's exit, while TVK's spokesperson confirmed that the actor will be given a role in the party's outreach activities, though no specific post has been announced yet.