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Rajinikanth Denies Political Threats, Thanks Supporters

3/17/2026

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On March 17, 2026, Rajinikanth, the Tamil superstar, rejected Aadhav Arjuna's claim from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam that he avoided politics due to threats from the DMK.
He said Arjuna's remarks were false and expressed gratitude to supporters, including AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Union Minister L. Murugan.
He noted that he had previously announced political intentions in December 2020 but later withdrew, citing health concerns and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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On March 17, 2026, Rajinikanth, the Tamil superstar, rejected Aadhav Arjuna's claim from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam that he avoided politics due to threats from the DMK.
He said Arjuna's remarks were false and expressed gratitude to supporters, including AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami and Union Minister L. Murugan.
He noted that he had previously announced political intentions in December 2020 but later withdrew, citing health concerns and the COVID-19 pandemic.