She has been around for long enough to be now considered as more of a politician than an actress. But, the fact that she originally belonged to tinsel town cannot be forgotten. Her rise has been meteoric. Being chief minister of the state for 10 years, being one among the two biggest figures in the state and known to control administration with an iron hand, she has this time chosen for a regional alliance with PMK, MDMK, CPI and CPM.