Cannot Give the Country to an Actor - Actor Prakash Raj's Indirect Criticism

Speaking at the election campaign event of CPI(M) candidate N. Pandi in Palani, actor Prakash Raj said, “In a film, you can become a doctor, an engineer, or even a Chief Minister. But in politics, how can one immediately become a Chief Minister? Have you spoken about politics like me? When people faced problems, did you stand by them, for Tamil Nadu, or for the language and its self-respect? The love people have for you is for your talent, not for your politics. You can use that same love for your politics. People stood in queues in the sun, erected cut-outs, bought tickets, and neglected their homes and jobs to show their love for you. Are you now using that for your political entry? Look, if I like an actor, I can whistle until my throat is hoarse. But I cannot give them this country. Politics is different; cinema is different. That love is different; this responsibility is different. One must get into the field and speak,” he indirectly criticized.