Tamil superstar Rajinikanth again triggered the debate on his entry to the electoral question, saying he would “re-examine” his decision.
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Thalaiva told a press officer on Monday to meet with the members of his office Rajini Makkal Mandram today and to discuss whether or not he should enter politics.
Rajinikanth had previously announced in December 2020 that he will not plunge into politics and start a party as previously stated. I regret to say that I will not start a party.
“I regret to inform you. Without electoral politics I will serve people in whatever ways I can. This decision will disappoint my fans and people, but please forgive me,” he said.
Rajinikanth, born Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, is an Indian film actor best known for his work in Tamil cinema. He has worked as a producer, screenwriter, and actor in addition to his acting career.
He has received numerous accolades, including four Tamil Nadu State Film Best Actor Awards and a Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award. He has received the Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan awards from the Government of India (2016).
At the 4th Vijay Awards, he was honoured with the Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema.
He won the “Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year” at the 45th International Film Festival of India (2014).
He was awarded the Icon of Global Jubilee Award at the 50th edition of the Indian Film Festival (2019).
Behind M.G.Ramachandran, he is Tamil’s second highest brutal actor in cinema history. He received the Dadasaheb Phalke Prize at the 67th National Film Award.