Rajinikanth may take a dip, not a plunge, in politics
Abdullah Nurullah | TNN | Updated: Dec 31, 2017, 06:26 IST
CHENNAI: Will he? Won't he? Rajinikanth is likely to keep the suspense alive as he makes the promised statement on his political entry on Sunday.
People who interacted with the actor in the past few days say he would not announce a political party till his two movies in can are released. But nobody rules out a surprise.
With more than Rs 300 crore at stake on two films, - '2.0' and 'Kaala' - Rajinikanth would not risk revealing his political ambitions now, said veteran writer and producer Kalaignanam, who launched the actor as a hero in 'Bairavi' (1978). Only after the two films are released would he reveal his cards, said Kalaignanam. "Irrespective of whether the two films succeed or not, Rajinikanth will get into full-time politics following their release," he said. Director J Mahendran and Kalaignanam were present at the inauguration of the ongoing six-day interaction between Rajinikanth and his fans at Raghavendra marriage hall, Kodambakkam.
Addressing his fans from north Chennai on Saturday, Rajinikanth said, "My film '2.0' is set for an April release. Two months after that, 'Kaala' will be released. God knows what will happen after that."
Addressing Rajini fans, 78-year-old Mahendran said, "Rajinikanth addresses you as the Gods who gave him his livelihood. Fans will have to be patient to know what plans the superstar has for them." The 'Mullum Malarum' director held that Rajini's greatest quality was his patience. "Rajinikanth's patience and perseverance made him the star that he is today. These qualities are rare and seen only in a few," said Mahendran.
S P Muthuraman, who cast Rajini in 25 films and who remains one of his confidants, chose to remain tight-lipped.
Kalaignanam said, "Rajinikanth is not easy to read. He is secretive. He will listen to suggestions unassumingly, but will never let out what is on his mind. It has been that way since the days of 'Bairavi'. He will be cautious of the negative impacts of his decision on producers". He recalled that release of recent films starring actors Kamal Haasan and Vijay had run into trouble for various reasons.
On Saturday, Rajini looked back at his four-decade old acting career. He recalled that director K Balachander had told him that he would take him to great heights as a star if he learnt Tamil. That was before the making of 'Apoorva Raagangal' (1975). The superstar, who grew up in Karnataka, arrived in Chennai in 1973 at the age of 23 to study at the Adyar film institute. When Balachander met him at the film institute first, he could not speak Tamil or English, said Rajini. His first audition was in Kannada, said Rajini.
Abdullah Nurullah | TNN | Updated: Dec 31, 2017, 06:26 IST
CHENNAI: Will he? Won't he? Rajinikanth is likely to keep the suspense alive as he makes the promised statement on his political entry on Sunday.
People who interacted with the actor in the past few days say he would not announce a political party till his two movies in can are released. But nobody rules out a surprise.
With more than Rs 300 crore at stake on two films, - '2.0' and 'Kaala' - Rajinikanth would not risk revealing his political ambitions now, said veteran writer and producer Kalaignanam, who launched the actor as a hero in 'Bairavi' (1978). Only after the two films are released would he reveal his cards, said Kalaignanam. "Irrespective of whether the two films succeed or not, Rajinikanth will get into full-time politics following their release," he said. Director J Mahendran and Kalaignanam were present at the inauguration of the ongoing six-day interaction between Rajinikanth and his fans at Raghavendra marriage hall, Kodambakkam.
Addressing his fans from north Chennai on Saturday, Rajinikanth said, "My film '2.0' is set for an April release. Two months after that, 'Kaala' will be released. God knows what will happen after that."
Addressing Rajini fans, 78-year-old Mahendran said, "Rajinikanth addresses you as the Gods who gave him his livelihood. Fans will have to be patient to know what plans the superstar has for them." The 'Mullum Malarum' director held that Rajini's greatest quality was his patience. "Rajinikanth's patience and perseverance made him the star that he is today. These qualities are rare and seen only in a few," said Mahendran.
S P Muthuraman, who cast Rajini in 25 films and who remains one of his confidants, chose to remain tight-lipped.
Kalaignanam said, "Rajinikanth is not easy to read. He is secretive. He will listen to suggestions unassumingly, but will never let out what is on his mind. It has been that way since the days of 'Bairavi'. He will be cautious of the negative impacts of his decision on producers". He recalled that release of recent films starring actors Kamal Haasan and Vijay had run into trouble for various reasons.
On Saturday, Rajini looked back at his four-decade old acting career. He recalled that director K Balachander had told him that he would take him to great heights as a star if he learnt Tamil. That was before the making of 'Apoorva Raagangal' (1975). The superstar, who grew up in Karnataka, arrived in Chennai in 1973 at the age of 23 to study at the Adyar film institute. When Balachander met him at the film institute first, he could not speak Tamil or English, said Rajini. His first audition was in Kannada, said Rajini.
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