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If God willing, I will enter politics: Rajinikanth
Superstar Rajinikanth on Monday said he has no political aspirations but will consider taking the path if it\'s God\'s will. He also said if he enters politics, he will be truthful and won\'t entertain people who want to make money.
Chennai: Superstar Rajinikanth on Monday said he has no political aspirations but will consider taking the path if it's God's will. He also said if he enters politics, he will be truthful and won't entertain people who want to make money.
"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 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 greet-and-meet here.
The 66-year-old star described his brief stint in politics two decades ago as a "political accident". In 1996, during Tamil Nadu Assembly election campaign, Rajinikanth denounced J Jayalalithaa and her politics. His strong remarks caused her defeat.
"I did 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 added.
Rajinikanth regretted that he had not been able to meet fans as regularly as he wished to."If you step into the water and later realise that there are crocodiles in it, you shouldn't brave them and refuse to step out of the water. Such blind courage will take you nowhere," he said.
He shrugged off allegations that he did "certain stunts" before a film's release to ensure its success at the box office.
"With the blessings of my fans and Tamils intact, I don't need to do that. My fans are not fools to be deceived by this,” he said. A film will succeed only if it is good. Even if you do somersaults, bad content will flunk," he said.
Rajinikanth has also confirmed he will commence shooting for his next yet-untitled Tamil project with director Pa. Ranjith from May 28 onwards.
