Rajinikanth on Kamal Haasan: He has not entered politics for fame or money

Actor Kamal Haasan who will soon join politics met superstar Rajinikanth before beginning his statewide mega-tour. On Sunday the actor met the superstar at his residence and also spoke about the speculations about a political collaboration with the superstar. Kamal Haasan expressed that it was a courtesy call to invite the superstar to join him.


Kamal Haasan said, "Only time will tell on both of us joining hands... I came to inform Rajini about my political tour... Rajini wished me good luck.” In December, actor Rajinikanth made the much-awaited announcement about his entry into politics, post that the two actors have been repeatedly asked if they would contest elections together. Both have answered the question saying that time will tell.


Mr. Haasan said, "It isn't like choosing the star cast for films. I hope Rajinikanth's colour is not saffron because if it is, an alliance is unlikely". Kamal Haasan also gave the hint that his political colour will be black, which indicates that he follows the Dravidian ideology. But at the same time Rajinikanth who said that he will follow spiritual politics and also said that both his and Kamal Haasan’s style is different, even in the films.


Superstar Rajinikanth said, "Kamal wants to serve the people of Tamil Nadu. I pray to God that he attains success. He has not entered politics for fame or money but only to serve people of the state."


A vocal critic of the state's ruling AIADMK government said Kamal Haasan is expected to unveil his governance model this week at Rameswaram, after which he would begin his statewide tour. At the same event, he is expected to announce the name of the political party he had announced last year. He has also called the tour he will be doing a journey of discovery during which he will attempt to understand people's needs and aspirations and also expressed that he would meet the people he likes before he starts.