Chennai: Amid his next keenly awaited move in
politics, veteran star Rajinikanth today unveiled a statue of
late Chief Minister M G Ramachandran at a private medical
college here in the presence of a huge crowd.
Arriving to a grand reception by fans and supporters and
accompanied by some prominent faces from the Kollywood, the
actor unveiled the statue located at the premises of ACS
Medical College and Hospital here.
Actors Prabhu, son of late thespian Sivaji Ganesan, and
Vijayakumar were amongst those from the film industry present
on the occasion.
This is Rajinikanth's first major public engagement since
he revealed his political intentions on December 31, 2017.
The 'superstar' had then announced that he will join
politics, and field candidates in all 234 Assembly segments in
the next general elections.
The road leading to the function venue was dotted with
banners and posters hailing and welcoming the actor.
Rajinikanth gave away awards to some students on the
occasion.
His event today comes days after contemporary Kamal Haasan
launched his political party Makkal Needhi Maiam.
Observers feel that by unveiling the statue of
Ramachandran, popularly known as MGR - also a matinee idol who
held sway over the masses of Tamil Nadu, Rajinikanth is
apparently seeking to invoke his legacy.
PTI
