Rajinikanth meets Stalin to express solidarity
TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna had claimed that Rajinikanth refrained from entering politics because of a threat from DMK
Chennai, May 6 (PTI) Superstar Rajinikanth on Wednesday met DMK president M K Stalin at the latter’s residence in Alwarpet here, after the declaration of the 2026 Assembly election results.
The meeting is described by sources as a "courtesy call".
Rajinikanth reportedly expressed solidarity with Stalin following the DMK’s electoral setback in the state polls.
The 75-year-old actor had previously hailed Stalin as a top leader of Indian politics.
Incidentally, in March, TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna had claimed that Rajinikanth refrained from entering politics because of a threat from the DMK.
He also claimed that the DMK exerted pressure to ensure the actor stayed out of the political arena despite the star's desire to "change the system".
Following which, on March 17, Rajinikanth wrote a letter calling out Arjuna and had said cryptically, "Time will not speak, but it waits and gives its answer." PTI