"Will he, won't he?” has been the million dollar question associated with Tamil superstar Rajinikanth for more than 25 years. The question obviously is about his entry in politics. All these years, it's been part of the Rajini legend.
The question resurfaces as a statewide obsession yet again. And the occasion is the release of a new movie titled Lingaa, the first feature that he appears in a full length role after his illness in 2011. At the audio launch of the movie, speakers from the industry repeated their plea to him to join politics.
In response, he didn't rule out the possibility. Neither did he show any inkling that he would take the plunge. "Politics is dangerous and deep. I am not afraid of politics, but hesitant. In politics, you need strong roots," Times of India quoted him as saying.
"I am a product of circumstances. So, if a situation arises, I could enter politics. I am only hesitant because I know the depth of politics. I have to step on so many shoulders,” reported The Hindu.
We have heard this on many occasions before. In his films, he would be more explicit to the point of his fans expecting a decision soon. But when the film's vanity wears off, the expectations also die down. The actor would go back to his usual elusive self until he makes another larger than life film.
The expectations of him joining politics are also high this time because the BJP leaders have been making noises to own him. They say that he is close to the national leaders of the party including Narendra Modi, and his sympathies are with the party. Modi had made a point to visit him at his Poes Garden residence during the Lok Sabha elections. Last month, the state president of the BJP Tamilisai Soundararajan also visited him. A few months ago, she had told reporters that Rajini is in the good books of the BJP and he was welcome to join the party.
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