Actor Gautami Tadimalla quits AIADMK

Actor Gautami Tadimalla has resigned from the AIADMK party, citing a desire to focus on social service and the current political climate. This follows her previous long-term tenure with the BJP and a brief stint with the AIADMK.
Why it matters
The resignation of a high-profile public figure highlights shifting political allegiances within the Tamil Nadu political landscape.
Actor and AIADMK’s deputy propaganda secretary Gautami Tadimalla quit the Dravidian party on Sunday (June 14, 2026) and announced her decision on social media. “With a heavy heart, I have resigned from the AIADMK today,” she wrote in the social media post.
The article objectively reports the resignation and provides context on the subject's political history without taking a stance.
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