<p>&quot;Cleanliness is godliness,&quot; tweeted legendary Tamil actor Rajinikanth as he extended his support Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s &quot;Swachhata Hi Seva&quot; cleanliness mission.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I extend my full support to our hon. Prime Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi">@narendramodi</a> ji&rsquo;s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SwachhataHiSeva?src=hash">#SwachhataHiSeva</a> mission. Cleanliness is godliness.</p>
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<p>The Tamil actor, 66,&nbsp;sparked rumours that he would be joining politics when he declared in May that&nbsp;that god-willing he would join politics.</p>

<p>(Also Read:<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/can-rajinikanth-be-bjps-lucky-charm-in-tamil-nadu-17088"> Can superhero Rajinikanth be BJP&rsquo;s lucky charm in Tamil Nadu?</a>)<br />
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He was invited to a DMK event in Tamil Nadu along with Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan, who is also rumoured to take the political plunge soon.</p>

<p>Kamal Haasan has said that he would be willing to work with Rajinikanth if the superstar ever decided to enter politics.<br />
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His Twitter post comes a day after Kamal Haasan met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Chennai.</p>

<p>Kamal Haasan was invited by Kejriwal to join politics to fight corruption and communalism. He has however, ruled out joining the BJP.</p>

<p>The fortnight from September 15 till Gandhi Jayanti is being celebrated as &#39;Swachhta Hi Seva&#39;.</p>

<p>Celebrities such as Akshay Kumar, Anushka Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar have also pledged their support to the Swachhta movement.&nbsp;<br />
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Rajinikanth, star of films like &quot;Apoorva Raagangal&quot;, &quot;Sivaji&quot; and &quot;Enthiran&quot;, was last seen on the silver screen in 2016&#39;s &quot;Kabali&quot;. He is currently filming &quot;2.0&quot;, the sequel to the 2010 film &quot;Enthiran&quot;.</p>


The Tamil actor, 66,?has sparked rumours that he would be joining politics

"Cleanliness is godliness," tweeted legendary Tamil actor Rajinikanth as he extended his support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Swachhata Hi Seva" cleanliness mission. I extend my full support to our hon. Prime Minister @narendramodi ji’s #SwachhataHiSeva mission. Cleanliness is godliness. — Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) September 22, 2017 × The Tamil actor, 66, sparked rumours that he would be joining politics when he declared in May that that god-willing he would join politics. (Also Read: Can superhero Rajinikanth be BJP’s lucky charm in Tamil Nadu?) He was invited to a DMK event in Tamil Nadu along with Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan, who is also rumoured to take the political plunge soon. Kamal Haasan has said that he would be willing to work with Rajinikanth if the superstar ever decided to enter politics. His Twitter post comes a day after Kamal Haasan met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Chennai. Kamal Haasan was invited by Kejriwal to join politics to fight corruption and communalism. He has however, ruled out joining the BJP. The fortnight from September 15 till Gandhi Jayanti is being celebrated as 'Swachhta Hi Seva'. Celebrities such as Akshay Kumar, Anushka Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar have also pledged their support to the Swachhta movement. Rajinikanth, star of films like "Apoorva Raagangal", "Sivaji" and "Enthiran", was last seen on the silver screen in 2016's "Kabali". He is currently filming "2.0", the sequel to the 2010 film "Enthiran".

Cleanliness is godliness, tweets Rajinikanth in support of PM Modi's campaign

<p>Veteran actor Kamal Haasan, whose entry into <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/rajinikanth-kamal-haasan-attend-dmk-event-spark-rumours-of-joining-politics-18844">politics has been a matter of speculation</a>, has made clear his intentions of forming a political party.</p>

<p>The actor, while speaking at a public event Friday, said that he would join hands with superstar Rajinikanth if the latter ever decides to enter politics.</p>

<p>&quot;Let a signal come from here(people). Let him (Rajinikanth) join first. We will talk. Politics for me is joining hands with you. Why wouldn&#39;t I join hands with him? In the field, we discuss everything with each other. You think we won&#39;t discuss this? Or do you think we will tell you all that we discuss?&quot;</p>

<p>In a recent interview to <em>The Quint</em>, Kamal Haasan said that no political party can offer him the platform that matches his reformatory goals in politics.</p>

<p>In the same interview, he hinted that he will launch a political party.</p>

<p>On the question of ideology, Haasan said that one should take the good part from all the ideologies - Gandhian, Marxism, Periyar - and avoid the bad.</p>

<p>The actor&#39;s recent meeting with Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan gave rise to speculation that the actor might join CPI (M).</p>

<p>But he rubbished the speculation doing the rounds in media saying it isn&#39;t imperative that he would join a political party merely because he is meeting a leader from that party.</p>


The actor said that he would join hands with superstar Rajinikanth if the latter ever decides to enter politics

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan, whose entry into politics has been a matter of speculation, has made clear his intentions of forming a political party. The actor, while speaking at a public event Friday, said that he would join hands with superstar Rajinikanth if the latter ever decides to enter politics. "Let a signal come from here(people). Let him (Rajinikanth) join first. We will talk. Politics for me is joining hands with you. Why wouldn't I join hands with him? In the field, we discuss everything with each other. You think we won't discuss this? Or do you think we will tell you all that we discuss?" In a recent interview to The Quint, Kamal Haasan said that no political party can offer him the platform that matches his reformatory goals in politics. In the same interview, he hinted that he will launch a political party. On the question of ideology, Haasan said that one should take the good part from all the ideologies - Gandhian, Marxism, Periyar - and avoid the bad. The actor's recent meeting with Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan gave rise to speculation that the actor might join CPI (M). But he rubbished the speculation doing the rounds in media saying it isn't imperative that he would join a political party merely because he is meeting a leader from that party.

Kamal Haasan's entry into politics: Not whether, but when

<p>Famous Tamil superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan once again sparked rumours of their political ambitions after they graced a DMK event on Thursday (August 10).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both the actors, who have a huge fan following in Tamil Nadu, attended an event to mark 75 years of the founding of DMK mouthpiece &quot;Murasoli.&quot;</p>

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<p>Kamal Haasan, who has taken on the ruling AIADMK government for alleged corruption, shared the stage with DMK leaders. Rajinikanth was seated among the audience in the front row. &nbsp;Asked whether he was joining politics, Kamal Haasan said that in 1983, DMK chief Karunanidhi sent him a telegram asking him to join the party and that he had not been able to give him an answer till now.</p>

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<p>Kamal Haasan sat next to DMK Working President MK Stalin, who had backed him after a strident attack by Tamil Nadu Ministers for being critical of the government, and other senior party leaders.</p>

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<p>The participation of the two stars at the DMK event assumes significance in view of their recent statements suggesting that they could be joining politics.</p>

<p>Other celebrities who attended the celebrations included former cricket board chief, industrialist N Srinivasan and actor Prabhu, son of late actor Sivaji Ganesan.</p>

<p>Kamal Haasan has taken on the ruling AIADMK (Amma) government over alleged corruption. Several state ministers had attacked the actor after he asked his followers to use social media to lodge graft complaints, and questioned the contribution of his fan clubs to the welfare of the people of the state.</p>

<p>Chief Minister K Palaniswami had challenged him to join politics.</p>

<p>Tamil Nadu politics has been dominated by the two Dravidian parties - the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) - since 1956.</p>

<p>Their top leaders have been closely associated with the film industry.</p>

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The participation of the two actors at the DMK event assumes significance in view of their recent statements suggesting that they could be joining politics

Famous Tamil superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan once again sparked rumours of their political ambitions after they graced a DMK event on Thursday (August 10). Both the actors, who have a huge fan following in Tamil Nadu, attended an event to mark 75 years of the founding of DMK mouthpiece "Murasoli." Tamil Nadu: MK Stalin, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth at the 75th anniversary celebrations of DMK's mouthpiece Murasoli, in Chennai. pic.twitter.com/W0IGfR0f3A — ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2017 × Kamal Haasan, who has taken on the ruling AIADMK government for alleged corruption, shared the stage with DMK leaders. Rajinikanth was seated among the audience in the front row. Asked whether he was joining politics, Kamal Haasan said that in 1983, DMK chief Karunanidhi sent him a telegram asking him to join the party and that he had not been able to give him an answer till now. Tamil Nadu: Rajinikanth at the 75th anniversary celebrations of DMK's mouthpiece Murasoli, in Chennai. pic.twitter.com/SPn3g6hsZW — ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2017 × Kamal Haasan sat next to DMK Working President MK Stalin, who had backed him after a strident attack by Tamil Nadu Ministers for being critical of the government, and other senior party leaders. × The participation of the two stars at the DMK event assumes significance in view of their recent statements suggesting that they could be joining politics. Other celebrities who attended the celebrations included former cricket board chief, industrialist N Srinivasan and actor Prabhu, son of late actor Sivaji Ganesan. Kamal Haasan has taken on the ruling AIADMK (Amma) government over alleged corruption. Several state ministers had attacked the actor after he asked his followers to use social media to lodge graft complaints, and questioned the contribution of his fan clubs to the welfare of the people of the state. Chief Minister K Palaniswami had challenged him to join politics. Tamil Nadu politics has been dominated by the two Dravidian parties - the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) - since 1956. Their top leaders have been closely associated with the film industry. Watch: Actor Kamal Haasan, who has taken on the Tamil Nadu government on corruption issue, on Thursday shared the dais with opposition DMK leaders at a party event in Chennai. Superstar Rajinikanth chose to sit among the audience (WION) ×

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan attend DMK event, spark rumours of joining politics

<p>Members of a fringe pro-Tamil outfit today burnt an effigy of actor Rajinikanth, opposing his entry into politics.</p>

<p>With the &quot;Tamizhar Munnetra Padai&quot;&nbsp;planning to picket the actor&#39;s house at Poes Garden, security was stepped up there.<br />
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The slogan-raising activists burnt an effigy of the actor at the busy Cathedral Road, police said, adding that scores of members of the outfit were detained.</p>

<p>The activists raised slogans against Rajinikanth&#39;s possible entry into politics, an issue which has gained steam following his hints last week that he could take the plunge.</p>

<p>The actor&#39;s Kannada origins are often a focal point of discussion in Tamil Nadu, with pro-Tamil groups raising the pitch whenever the Cauvery river water sharing dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka escalates.</p>

<p>The &quot;Kabali&quot;&nbsp;actor&nbsp;had, however, last week asserted his Tamil identity, saying his native place was a village in Krishnagiri district in Tamil Nadu.</p>

<p>&quot;<em>Naan pachai Tamizhan</em> (I am a pure Tamil)....If you ask me to get out and throw me away, I will land only in the Himalayas (which he frequents) and not in any other state,&quot; he had said.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Rajinikanth, who met his fans and clicked pictures with them last week, today posed for photographs with the family members of his staff and &quot;close friends,&quot; sources close to the veteran actor said.&nbsp;<br />
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Rumours of the Tamil megastar entering politics have increased after he hinted last week that he could take the plunge

Members of a fringe pro-Tamil outfit today burnt an effigy of actor Rajinikanth, opposing his entry into politics. With the "Tamizhar Munnetra Padai" planning to picket the actor's house at Poes Garden, security was stepped up there. The slogan-raising activists burnt an effigy of the actor at the busy Cathedral Road, police said, adding that scores of members of the outfit were detained. The activists raised slogans against Rajinikanth's possible entry into politics, an issue which has gained steam following his hints last week that he could take the plunge. The actor's Kannada origins are often a focal point of discussion in Tamil Nadu, with pro-Tamil groups raising the pitch whenever the Cauvery river water sharing dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka escalates. The "Kabali" actor had, however, last week asserted his Tamil identity, saying his native place was a village in Krishnagiri district in Tamil Nadu. "Naan pachai Tamizhan (I am a pure Tamil)....If you ask me to get out and throw me away, I will land only in the Himalayas (which he frequents) and not in any other state," he had said. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth, who met his fans and clicked pictures with them last week, today posed for photographs with the family members of his staff and "close friends," sources close to the veteran actor said. (PTI)

Security stepped up outside Rajinikanth's home after protests over entry in politics

<p>India is set to imagine Sanskrit epic &#39;Mahabharata&#39;&nbsp;in the form of the most expensive film ever made in Indian history. The movie has a budget of $155 million and is being financed by B.R. Shetty, an Indian entrepreneur based in the United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mahabharata is the world&rsquo;s largest written poem ever with about 1.8 million words in total. Dated between 8th and 9th centuries, the book follows the story of two paternal cousins who battle for the ancestral kingdom of Bharata, according to Wikipedia. The movie based on the story will tell its story through the eyes of the brothers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, B.R. Shetty said, &ldquo;The &#39;Mahabharata&#39; is an epic of all epics. I believe that this film will not only set global benchmarks but also reposition India and its prowess in mythological storytelling. I am confident that this film will be adapted in over 100 languages and reach over 3 billion people across the world.&rdquo;</p>

<p>The film &lsquo;Randamoozham&rsquo; will be an adaptation of the novel of the same name by M.T. Vasudevan Nair, an award-winning Malayalam author. Nair is also the scriptwriter for the film.&nbsp;<br />
It will be directed by V.A. Shrikumar Menon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is expected to be shot and released in languages English, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu. The movie will be in two parts and will be released in 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the official press release, the movie will &ldquo;include some of the great names in world cinema including some Academy winners. The cast will have the best of talents from Indian cinema as well as some big names from Hollywood.&quot;</p>

<p>The previous records of most expensive Indian films was with upcoming Tamil language sci-fi thriller &#39;2.0&#39;&nbsp;which cost $62 million. The movie stars action superstar Rajinikanth.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/rajinikanth-to-join-politics-indian-fans-urge-him-to-save-tamil-nadu-13970">More on Rajinikanth</a></h3>

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<p>Before 2.0 was announced, &#39;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/life-fun/its-here-the-trailer-of-baahubali-2-13447">Baahubali&#39;</a>&nbsp;held the record with both its parts combined at $65 million.&nbsp;</p>

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The movie is based on Sanskrit epic 'Mahabharata', touted as the longest poem ever written

India is set to imagine Sanskrit epic 'Mahabharata' in the form of the most expensive film ever made in Indian history. The movie has a budget of $155 million and is being financed by B.R. Shetty, an Indian entrepreneur based in the United Arab Emirates. Mahabharata is the world’s largest written poem ever with about 1.8 million words in total. Dated between 8th and 9th centuries, the book follows the story of two paternal cousins who battle for the ancestral kingdom of Bharata, according to Wikipedia. The movie based on the story will tell its story through the eyes of the brothers. In a statement, B.R. Shetty said, “The 'Mahabharata' is an epic of all epics. I believe that this film will not only set global benchmarks but also reposition India and its prowess in mythological storytelling. I am confident that this film will be adapted in over 100 languages and reach over 3 billion people across the world.” The film ‘Randamoozham’ will be an adaptation of the novel of the same name by M.T. Vasudevan Nair, an award-winning Malayalam author. Nair is also the scriptwriter for the film. It will be directed by V.A. Shrikumar Menon. It is expected to be shot and released in languages English, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu. The movie will be in two parts and will be released in 2020. According to the official press release, the movie will “include some of the great names in world cinema including some Academy winners. The cast will have the best of talents from Indian cinema as well as some big names from Hollywood." The previous records of most expensive Indian films was with upcoming Tamil language sci-fi thriller '2.0' which cost $62 million. The movie stars action superstar Rajinikanth. Read: More on Rajinikanth Before 2.0 was announced, 'Baahubali' held the record with both its parts combined at $65 million. (WION)

'Randamoozham' will be India's most expensive film ever

<p>Superstar Rajinikanth needs no introduction. His fans treat him &ldquo;next to God&rdquo;, fellow actors address him in the league of stars beyond comparison while cinephiles treat him as a benchmark of judging good acting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amidst news of Rajinikanth cancelling his Sri Lanka trip, there is another news doing the rounds. It is being speculated that the superstar will revive his political career and will make crucial announcements on April 2nd. His fans have called for a meeting of all fans on Sunday in Chennai.</p>

<p>If you&rsquo;re wondering what he said to his Sri Lankan Tamil fans while cancelling the trip: &ldquo;I came to know about the love you have for me through the media. I have no words to thank you all for the love and affection. Let us believe good things will happen. Let good things happen. When time is right we will meet. I pray almighty for your well-being.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Coming back to the fan meeting, flyers and posters have been circulated in Chennai city for the mass gathering. In the posters, his fans urge the reluctant superstar to enter politics and &ldquo;save Tamil Nadu&rdquo;.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>WION spoke with Rajinikanth&#39;s aide on the development, but they denied it as &ldquo;just rumours&rdquo; and confirmed&nbsp;&ldquo;Rajinikanthji will not be present at the venue&rdquo;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They call this a &ldquo;fan&rsquo;s association holding an annual meet where all district level fan members would get a chance to visit Chennai&rdquo;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This story of fans asking Rajinikanth to join politics has been going around for the last 20 years where they urge the superstar to &ldquo;become the CM of Tamil Nadu&rdquo;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Rajinikanth has been pretty vocal about not being interested in politics at all. However, his tweet&nbsp;started speculation of his support to a BJP candidate in the recently concluded bypoll&nbsp;in Chennai but the Indian superstar as always decided to stay away:&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to another theory, this meeting could also just be related to the release of Rajinikanth&rsquo;s latest movie titled 2.0, a sequel to the much-talked-about movie Enthiran or Robot.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Rajinikanth is expected to start working on a new film, directed by Kabali director Ranjith and produced by his son-in-law Dhanush. &nbsp;</p>

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One of the highest paid actors of Asia, Rajinikanth enjoys massive support in India

Superstar Rajinikanth needs no introduction. His fans treat him “next to God”, fellow actors address him in the league of stars beyond comparison while cinephiles treat him as a benchmark of judging good acting. Amidst news of Rajinikanth cancelling his Sri Lanka trip, there is another news doing the rounds. It is being speculated that the superstar will revive his political career and will make crucial announcements on April 2nd. His fans have called for a meeting of all fans on Sunday in Chennai. If you’re wondering what he said to his Sri Lankan Tamil fans while cancelling the trip: “I came to know about the love you have for me through the media. I have no words to thank you all for the love and affection. Let us believe good things will happen. Let good things happen. When time is right we will meet. I pray almighty for your well-being.” Coming back to the fan meeting, flyers and posters have been circulated in Chennai city for the mass gathering. In the posters, his fans urge the reluctant superstar to enter politics and “save Tamil Nadu”. Posters doing the rounds asking for Rajinikanth fans for a meeting on April 2 (WION) × Posters doing the round in Chennai calling for a Rajinikanth fan meeting (WION) × WION spoke with Rajinikanth's aide on the development, but they denied it as “just rumours” and confirmed “Rajinikanthji will not be present at the venue”. They call this a “fan’s association holding an annual meet where all district level fan members would get a chance to visit Chennai”. This story of fans asking Rajinikanth to join politics has been going around for the last 20 years where they urge the superstar to “become the CM of Tamil Nadu”. However, Rajinikanth has been pretty vocal about not being interested in politics at all. However, his tweet started speculation of his support to a BJP candidate in the recently concluded bypoll in Chennai but the Indian superstar as always decided to stay away: My support is for no one in the coming elections. — Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) March 23, 2017 According to another theory, this meeting could also just be related to the release of Rajinikanth’s latest movie titled 2.0, a sequel to the much-talked-about movie Enthiran or Robot. Poster release of Rajinikanth's new movie (DNA) × Rajinikanth is expected to start working on a new film, directed by Kabali director Ranjith and produced by his son-in-law Dhanush. (WION)

Rajinikanth to join politics? Indian fans urge him to 'Save Tamil Nadu'

<p>Tamil megastar Rajinikanth has cancelled his&nbsp;visit to Sri Lanka to inaugurate a housing scheme in Jaffna -- home to Sri Lankan Tamils -- after he met with opposition from pro-Tamil outfits in his state.<br />
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Rajinikanth was to participate in a function in Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka, scheduled for April 9 and April 10, to formally hand over 150 free houses constructed for the internally displaced Tamils in the island nation.</p>

<p>According to reports, Tamil fringe groups like Viduthalai Chiruthaigal KAtchi (VCK), Marumarlarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMDK) and few others are opposing the actor&rsquo;s visit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&ldquo;There are efforts to involve him in the ethnic issue. Superstar (Rajinikanth) should not get involved in this matter and I say this as a friend,&rdquo; VCK founder Thol. Thirumavalavan told a Tamil TV channel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>TVK founder and former MLA T Velmurugan said the actor should not &ldquo;fall prey&rdquo; to the efforts to paint a rosy picture of Sinhala-Tamil relations in the island nation.</p>

<p>&ldquo;At a time when Tamils are seeking justice for the ethnic violence in Sri Lanka, Rajinikanth&rsquo;s visit does not augur well. This is an attempt by Sri Lankan government through Lyca to create an image that Sinhalas and Tamils are living unitedly,&rdquo; he told PTI.</p>

<p>The homes have been constructed by Gnanam Foundation.&nbsp;The event is being organised by Lyca Productions, which is also producing the star&rsquo;s next release, 2.0 .&nbsp;</p>

<p>(WION with inputs from agencies)</p>


Pro-Tamil groups had said the actor shouldn't fall prey to paint a rosy picture of Sinhala-Tamil relations in the island nation

Tamil megastar Rajinikanth has cancelled his visit to Sri Lanka to inaugurate a housing scheme in Jaffna -- home to Sri Lankan Tamils -- after he met with opposition from pro-Tamil outfits in his state. VCK chief Thirumavalavan&MDMK chief Vaiko urged me not to visit Sri Lanka,accepted their request because of cordial relationship-Rajinikanth pic.twitter.com/JURKDP3V1D — ANI (@ANI_news) March 25, 2017 × Rajinikanth was to participate in a function in Jaffna in northern Sri Lanka, scheduled for April 9 and April 10, to formally hand over 150 free houses constructed for the internally displaced Tamils in the island nation. According to reports, Tamil fringe groups like Viduthalai Chiruthaigal KAtchi (VCK), Marumarlarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMDK) and few others are opposing the actor’s visit. “There are efforts to involve him in the ethnic issue. Superstar (Rajinikanth) should not get involved in this matter and I say this as a friend,” VCK founder Thol. Thirumavalavan told a Tamil TV channel. TVK founder and former MLA T Velmurugan said the actor should not “fall prey” to the efforts to paint a rosy picture of Sinhala-Tamil relations in the island nation. “At a time when Tamils are seeking justice for the ethnic violence in Sri Lanka, Rajinikanth’s visit does not augur well. This is an attempt by Sri Lankan government through Lyca to create an image that Sinhalas and Tamils are living unitedly,” he told PTI. The homes have been constructed by Gnanam Foundation. The event is being organised by Lyca Productions, which is also producing the star’s next release, 2.0 . (WION with inputs from agencies)

India: Rajinikanth cancels proposed visit to Sri Lanka after protests

<p>Superstar Rajinikanth&#39;s reported visit to Sri Lanka to launch a housing scheme is facing opposition from a group here.</p>

<p>Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thol Thirumavalavan Friday&nbsp;urged Rajinikanth to drop his Sri Lanka visit to participate in an event organized by Lyca Group&#39;s Gnanam Foundation.</p>

<p>Lyca has produced Rajinikanth&#39;s upcoming movie &quot;2.0&quot;.</p>

<p>The actor will attend a two-day-long event in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to present 150 homes to displaced Tamils on April 9 and 10, according to a statement by Raju Mahalingam, Creative Head of Lyca Productions.</p>

<p>&quot;I have no personal agenda against Rajinikanth. We are good friends. But, I strongly oppose his decision to visit Sri Lanka and participate in an event organized by Lyca, which has business ties with the Sri Lankan government,&quot; Thirumavalavan claimed.</p>

<p>&quot;Artists should only entertain people. We, on behalf of our party &#39;Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi&#39; request Rajnikanth not to earn Tamil people&#39;s hatred by participating in this event.&quot;</p>

<p>Thirumavalavan said he has also sought an appointment to meet Rajinikanth to discuss the matter.</p>

<p>&quot;I have sought an appointment to meet Rajinikanth in person... I will hand over a memorandum and request him to drop his visit,&quot; he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>(PTI)<br />
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The VCK party requested Rajnikanth not to earn Tamil people's 'hatred' by participating in this event

Superstar Rajinikanth's reported visit to Sri Lanka to launch a housing scheme is facing opposition from a group here. Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thol Thirumavalavan Friday urged Rajinikanth to drop his Sri Lanka visit to participate in an event organized by Lyca Group's Gnanam Foundation. Lyca has produced Rajinikanth's upcoming movie "2.0". The actor will attend a two-day-long event in Jaffna, Sri Lanka to present 150 homes to displaced Tamils on April 9 and 10, according to a statement by Raju Mahalingam, Creative Head of Lyca Productions. "I have no personal agenda against Rajinikanth. We are good friends. But, I strongly oppose his decision to visit Sri Lanka and participate in an event organized by Lyca, which has business ties with the Sri Lankan government," Thirumavalavan claimed. "Artists should only entertain people. We, on behalf of our party 'Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi' request Rajnikanth not to earn Tamil people's hatred by participating in this event." Thirumavalavan said he has also sought an appointment to meet Rajinikanth to discuss the matter. "I have sought an appointment to meet Rajinikanth in person... I will hand over a memorandum and request him to drop his visit," he said. (PTI)

Rajinikanth's Sri Lanka visit opposed by Tamil nationalist party

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