Khushbu's Husband Sundar C To Contest Tamil Nadu Polls From Madurai

Noted filmmaker Sundar C, husband of actress and BJP leader Khushbu Sundar, is set to make his political debut in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

The actor-filmmaker-producer is fielded from the Madurai Central constituency from the Neethi Party, which is part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in alliance with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). The newly formed Neethi Party, which was allocated the seat, announced the decision on Saturday.

Reacting to his political debut, Khushbu shared her thoughts in a post on X, expressing her pride and seeking support for her husband.

"Here he marks his entry into politics," she wrote. "Director and actor Sundar C is entering the political fray as a candidate for the Neethi Party from Madurai. He will be contesting as part of the NDA alliance under the AIADMK's 'two leaves' symbol.

"With the blessings of his late father, Thiru Chidambaram Pillai, his 94-year-old mother, Tmt Deivinai Chidambaram Pillai, and his family and friends, he seeks your support. Under the guidance of Dr A C Shanmugam, with the support of Edappadi K Palaniswami, BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran, and all leaders, cadres and karyakartas of the NDA alliance, he promises to win and be a people's person, as he always has been.

"As his better half, I stand beaming with pride. I am sure that the man who has been entertaining the people of Tamil Nadu for the last 30 years will give his best to those who have made him what he is today. We humbly seek your kindness, support and faith.

"Madurai, here he comes."

Sundar C is a well-known filmmaker in Tamil cinema. He has directed 37 movies including Rajinikanth's Arunachalam (1997) and Kamal Haasan's Anbe Sivam (2003). His other notable films include Ullathai Allitha (1996), Unnai Thedi (1999), Winner (2003), Giri (2004), Kalakalappu (2012), Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013), Aranmanai Cinematic Universe (2014-2024) and Madha Gaja Raja (2025).

The voting for 234 seats will be held on April 23. The counting of votes will be held on March 4.