Rajinikanth says decision on entry to politics 'soon'

After meeting with district secretaries of Rajini Makkal Mandram, megastar Rajinikanth on Monday said that he will take a decision as soon as possible regarding his entry into politics.

"In today's meeting district secretaries and we exchanged views. They assured to support me in whatever decision I take. I will take a decision as soon as possible," actor Rajinikanth told reporters in Chennai.

Earlier in the day, Rajinikanth greeted supporters after a meeting with district secretaries of Rajini Makkal Mandram at Raghavendra Hall in the city on Monday.

He left his residence in Chennai to hold a meeting with the district secretaries of Rajini Makkal Mandram at Raghavendra hall.

In July, Karate Thiagarajan, former deputy mayor of Chennai and close aide of Rajinikanth, had revealed that the actor will launch his party in November, this year.

Karate had said, "Superstar Rajinikanth said on March 12, that he will launch his party. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he was unable to launch his party in August, based on my confirmed source he will launch the party in November."

Assembly polls are due in Tamil Nadu during April-May 2021.