India / Rajinikanth backs out from launching political party citing health issues

Actor Rajinikanth has backed out from launching a political party citing health issues. He apologised for not launching the party in a three-page statement he posted on Twitter. This comes two days after he was discharged following hospitalisation for severe blood pressure fluctuations. "I see this health complication (hospitalisation) as a warning given to me by God," Rajinikanth said.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Dec 29, 2020, 01:51 PM
Chennai: Megastar Rajinikanth has announced that he won't be entering politics, citing health reasons.

He will continue to work for people, Rajinikanth said.

Rajinikanth was earlier expected to launch a political party in January 2021. The megastar's political advisor Tamilaruvi Manian had said their party will fight on all 234 seats in the next Assembly elections.

Meanwhile, two days after being admitted to the hospital due to fluctuating blood pressure and exhaustion, Rajinikanth on Sunday was discharged from Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad.

The 'Kabali' actor had been shooting for 'Annaatthe' in Hyderabad for the last few days. The shoot halted after crew members tested positive for COVID-19.