Was Trichy rally with fans a trial run for actor Is Rajinikanth all set to join politics Rajinikanth joining politics The question is now not if but when, especially after the rally attended by around 1. Image/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/article_750/582018863ak00073-vanity-fai.jpg' alt='Watch Any Given Sunday Online Ibtimes' title='Watch Any Given Sunday Online Ibtimes' />Trichy on Sunday, August 2. If the fan support was not enough, Gandhian politician Tamilaruvi Manian all but declared the platforms and issues on which the Superstar could fight elections. It now remains to be seen how far his political career goes Many film personalities from South India in general and Tamil Nadu, in particular, have tested political waters with varying degrees of success. Odd Squad Full Episodes Season 2. While the likes of MG Ramachandran and her protege Jayalalithaa of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam AIADMK have gone on to become chief ministers of Tami Nadu, others like Vijayakanth and T Rajender have not tasted success to that extent. Trial run in Trichy However, given Rajinikanths stature as a star and the response to the Trichy rally on Sunday, the actor rest assured of a good and strong run in politics. In picture A fan of Rajinikanth waves a flag at a public meeting for the star in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, on Sunday, August 2. Twitter. The public meeting in Trichy had ostensibly been called for fans to urge their favourite film star to join politics. While Rajinikanth has not been active in politics, he has indeed skirted with it. His statement against Jayalalithaa in 1. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam DMK and the Tamil Maanila Congress TMC come to power. However, Sunday was different Instead of any kind of opposition to any government scheme, Rajinikanth is believed to have given his fans a glimpse of the issues he can be expected to fight for. Lawyer and social activist Tamilaruvi Manian told the fans at the meeting I will explain Rajinis brand of politics and his agenda and take back fans expectations to Rajini. He also said that Rajinikanth wants to bring about inter linking of rivers in south India, transparent good governance, and a corruption free state. A long time coming. Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan two of the biggest stars in Kollywood, the Tamil film industry have both been plagued by politics and politicians, which has from time to time affected the earnings of their films. Kamal Hassan Left and Rajinikanth rightTwitter. While both have steered clear of joining politics, they have indeed made some political statements. But more recently, they got tongues wagging when they attended a DMK jubilee together and spoke on some topics. Hints of Rajinikanths entry into politics have been coming since May, and have been met with opposition from various quarters, primarily on the fact that he was born Maharashtrian his real name is Shivaji Gaekwad. Renowned Sunday Times writer AA Gill reveals he has cancer Sunday Times critic Gill also reveals he is to marry longterm partner Nicola Formby. Sanjay Dutt and Rekha became the talk of the town on Sunday afternoon thanks to Yasser Usmans book Rekha The Untold Story, in which Rekha and Sanjay Dutts. NASA astronaut and biochemist Peggy Whitson will return to Earth as the planets new record holder for longest time cumulatively spent on space by an American or a.