Superstar Rajinikanth on Monday kept his fans guessing on his political goals saying he will step into the arena if it is God’s will.
“God decides what we have to do in life. Right now, he wants me to be an actor and I’m fulfilling my responsibility. If God is willing, I will enter politics tomorrow. If I enter, I will be very truthful and will not entertain people who are in this to make money. I won’t work with such people,” Rajinikanth told his fans at a meet-and-greet event in Chennai.
The 66-year-old star described his brief stint in politics two decades ago as a “political accident”.
In 1996, during the Tamil Nadu assembly election campaign, Rajinikanth denounced J. Jayalalithaa and her politics. His strong remarks contributed to her defeat.
“I made a mistake by supporting a political alliance 21 years ago. It was a political accident. Since then, politicians have misused my name on several occasions. But I have to clarify, I’m not joining any party,” he added.
Addressing a large gathering of his fans, Rajinikanth requested them to refrain from smoking and drinking.
“Take care of your family and children. Don’t waste your life by smoking and drinking. Drinking and smoking not only affects your health but also your decision-making ability. I have been affected enough so please take my advice seriously,” he said.
Rajinikanth also confirmed he will commence shooting for his next yet-untitled Tamil project with director Pa. Ranjith, produced by The Wunderbar Films, from May 28 onwards.
The Wunderbar Films, promoted by national award winning actor Dhanush, on Sunday clarified that their upcoming venture featuring superstar Rajinikanth was not based on the life of Mumbai don, the late Haji Mastan.
“In order to respond to the letter sent by Sundar Shekhar Mishra, the adopted son of Haji Mastan, to Rajinikanth, we hereby say that the movie does not trace the life history of any individual,” the release said.
“In particular, the movie is not based on the life of Haji Mastan,” it said.
Director Ranjith had already clarified that the film was not based on the don, the release said.
Following the success of Rajnikanth-starrer Kabali, also directed by Ranjith, Dhanush, the actor’s son-in-law, had announced that he would produce its sequel to be helmed by Ranjith again.
