Superstar Rajinikanth today said he has no political aspirations but will consider taking the path "if it's God's will". He also said if he enters politics, he will be truthful and won't entertain people who want to make money.

"God decides what we have to do in life. Right now, he wants me to be an actor and I'm fulfilling my responsibility. God willing, I will enter politics tomorrow. If I enter, I will be very truthful and will not entertain people who are in this to make money. I won't work with such people," Rajinikanth told his fans at a meet-and-greet in Chennai.

The 66-year-old star described his brief stint in politics two decades ago as a "political accident". In 1996, during Tamil Nadu Assembly election campaign, Rajinikanth had denounced the late J Jayalalithaa and her politics. His strong remarks had caused her defeat.

"I did a mistake by supporting a political alliance 21 years ago. It was a political accident. Since then, politicians have misused my name on several occasions. But I have to clarify, I'm not joining any party," he added.

The Tamil superstar said some parties have claimed his support for votes. "They have associated my name with politics and some parties drag my name with money too. Some parties, for votes, even claimed I have supported them. That's why I have clarified that I don't support anyone. And nobody has my backing," the 66-year-old actor said.

Rajinikanth made the statements at a meeting with fans he held after a gap of eight long years at Raghavendra Mandapam in Chennai today. According to reports, nearly a thousand fans from across Tamil Nadu came to meet their icon, who also took pictures with Rajinikanth individually.
Rajinikanth fans have often asked their 'Thalaivar' (leader) to take the political plunge, even as he has been wooed by many political parties on account of his mass appeal. Recently, there were reports that the BJP is trying to rope in the superstar for its plunge into the mainstream of the turbulent Tamil Nadu politics.

ON BEING AN ACTOR

Rajinikanth also confirmed he will commence shooting for his next yet-untitled Tamil project with director Pa Ranjith from May 28 on. He was accompanied by Tamil director SP Muthuraman at the meeting.

When his Kabali released last year, some people took potshots at Rajinikanth for the surge in ticket pricing. He was also criticised for giving a 'flop' film.
Despite opening to mixed reviews, Kabali became the highest grossing Tamil film last year. Speaking at the venue, Rajinikanth said, "Kochadaiiyaan and Lingaa didn't do well at the box office, but Enthiran and Kabali were hits."

He also advised his fans to look after their family and kids, and asked them not to indulge in alcoholism. "Take care of your family and children. Don't waste your life by smoking and drinking. Drinking and smoking not only affects your health but also your decision-making ability. I have been affected enough so please take my advice seriously," he said.

Rajinikanth is teaming up with Kabali director Pa Ranjith for a Tamil film, which is not based on the gangster Haji Mastan. At the event, Thalaivar confirmed that the shooting of the film will begin on May 28.

Rajinikanth was supposed to meet his fans last month. However, Thalaivar felt it would be difficult for him to take pictures with every fan back then. The last such meeting with fans was in 2009 post the success of his film Sivaji.