The new entrants in Tamil Nadu politics, actor-turned-politicians Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, have decided to stay away from the elections, reports T E Narasimhan.
'I used to do music 365 days a year.' 'But for four years, it has been all about movies.'
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In a rare sharp attack on the BJP-led Centre, Rajinikanth also asked those in power to 'resign and go' if the violence could not be crushed with an iron fist.
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"It is important for people to stay healthy and there is no better way than taking up some sporting activity," he said at a function here to unveil the jersey of "Chennai Thalaivas" which is making its debut in Pro Kabaddi League this season.
'The BJP has become a reasonably larger force in Tamil Nadu in the last two years.'
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He, however said he will serve people in whatever ways he can without entering electoral politics.
'This is the best time to do a pan-Indian film.'
'My contribution to Uttama Villain is going to make me proud.'
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'He just said that those who cannot control the violence should go. He did not name the BJP.'
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Factionalism between OP Panneerselvam and Edappadi Palaniswami, the dominance of the BJP, the ruling DMK having a strong face in the form of CM Stalin, 'community and region-based politics', corruption charges against former ministers, and lack of a proper ideology are the major challenges the party is facing in the state.
'I told Illaiyaraaja when he had composed music for 786 films that soon there will be 1,000. Today is that day.' The film industry felicitates music composer Illaiyaraaja.
'The alliance led by the DMK is starting with 15% votes while the AIADMK is starting from scratch.' 'Minority votes may be crucial'
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'If am in a plane with a superstar and a screenwriter, I would rather sit next to the writer.'
In a brief one minute video clip, Rajinikanth thanked all those who welcomed his political plunge.
'I thought my journey had ended even before it began.'
Rajinikanth is the third cinema personality after the late thespian Sivaji Ganesan and the late director K Balachander, also Rajinikanth's mentor, to have been chosen for the award from Tamil Nadu.
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'There are so many actors and films that have influenced the lives of millions.'
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The DMK chief said it was a 'resounding victory' given to his party led alliance by the people of Tamil Nadu.
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'He taught us not only about theatre, acting or dramas but also about life.' 'He made us discover ourselves.'
'My producer earns, I earn. It's a win-win situation.'
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