Superstar Rajinikanth had national media in his grip for the past two days after he called for a meeting of his Rajini Makkal Mandram functionaries. Earlier this morning he told the press that he will be discussing with his fans whether he will be entering politics in the future.

Amidst the media frenzy, after the important meeting at the Raghavendhra Hall in Kodambakkam, Chennai, Rajini has released a statement that could be taken as his strong final decision on his political entry.

Rajini has stated that due to the current situation he will not be able to enter politics. Since there was confusion as to how his followers should function, it has now been decided to dissolve the Rajini Makkal Mandram and merge it to Rajini Rasigar Narpani Mandram.

It is worth mentioning that Rajini's political entry has been speculated by the media since 1996 and at least once a year reports would emerge that he is taking his plunge for the past 25 years. In 2019 the legendary actor made it clear that he will start his party and contest the 2021 elections.

In December 2020 the 70-year-old thespian declared that he would not be joining politics after all. citing health concerns following his brief hospitalization for blood pressure fluctuations on the 'Annaathe' sets.