What after Rajini retires in 2008 ?

Superstar Rajinikant's 57th birthday falls on Dec.12 and his fans associations have started preparations for the bash under the direction of their chief Satyanarayana, who is convalescing after his illness.

His forthcoming film "Sivaji", directed by Shankar and produced by S. Thanu, is nearing completion and is expected to be released on Tamil New year's day.

Rajini's future plans are still in the real of speculation. However, if one goes by Tamil media reports appearing these days, the superstar is seriously considering retiring in 2008. Sources close to him believe the superstar may enter politics and work full time in the political field after quitting acting.

In the next two years, before his retirement, he reportedly wishes to have two films produced - one under the banner of his "guru" K. Balachander who introduced him in films, and the second for R.M. Veerappan of Sathya Movies who produced "Basha" which shot Rajini into the political limelight and gave a fresh lease of life to Mr. Karunanidhi's DMK which was returned to power after AIADMK leader Jayalalitha's first term in office as Chief Minister.

The question being asked is: Will Rajini takes to politics after his retirement in two year's time? According to sources, no one knows what is in his mind, but he has been discreetly watching the developments on the political front, especially after Captain Vijaykanth's sudden and surprise foray into politics.

Rajini is carefully analyzing every move by Vijayakanth as well as the functioning of Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, who is considered as a Chanakya in Tamil Nadu politics, so the superstar could learn right lessons before launching himself into politics.

According to the sources, he is quite determined that his last film should be produced by R M Veerappan's Sathya Movies under the direction of A.R. Murugados who directed Vijayakanth's political thriller "Ramana. Again it is Murugados who directed Chiranjeevi's latest blockbuster "Stalin" which may possibly spur the apolitical Telugu megastar into taking a political avatar sooner or later.

Whether the superstar will eventually enter politics still remains a big question mark, but there are enough hints that make it apparent that Rajini still nourishes political ambitions. One hint is that he is said to be firm that his last movie should be out and out political which would lay a strong foundation for him to eventually enter politics. Rajini believes Murugados is one who could deliver. Murugados is understood to have had at least one sitting already with Rajini.

Another hint is his fans associations are being curbed of black sheep and revamped where necessary before their being turned into disciplined, cultured and committed political outfits for Rajini in keeping with his inimitable style. Wait for his film to be directed by Murugados which, it is hoped, will clear the air.

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