'Don't Ask Me': Rajinikanth Responds To Political Questions At Vettaiyan Audio Launch

Superstar Rajinikanth is prepping for the release of Vettaiyan, which is set to have its theatrical debut in October, this year. Ahead of the recent grand audio launch of the film, the actor was reportedly at odds with a paparazzo, who tried asking him a political question. Here are all the details on the reports.

A video of the actor is going viral on social media, where he is captured in a rather unamused state as he is asked his opinion on politics. The viral clip was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by a user called @RanaAshish25. It is a translated snippet of the interaction between the superstar and a reporter, as he is arriving at the Chennai Airport. The actor, walking through a crowd of excited reporters, asking him details of Vettaiyan and the audio launch event. The first reporter asks, “Sir, who all are expected to attend the Vettaiyan audio launch today?” He answers simply, “I am not sure sir.”

He remains calm and composed, sporting a kind smile for the crowd. Then, a reporter questions him mentioning Udhayanidhi Stalin, former actor and DMK President. He reportedly asks, “Sir, Udhayanidhi Stalin is expected to swear in as Deputy CM, what is your view?” At that moment, the superstar seems to lose his cool for a moment and replies with, “Don’t ask me political questions. I’ve told you before,” setting the record straight.

The superstar will appear in Vettaiyan, one of the most highly anticipated releases of the year. It is being helmed by T J Gnanavel while B Kiruthika is the screenplay writer. The cast includes an ensemble of Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh and Dushara Vijayan. Subaskaran Allirajah is producing the film under the banner of Lyca Productions. For music, the makers have roped in Anirudh Ravichander. The cinematography is done by S R Kathir and the editor is Philomin Raj. The film is going to be released on October 10.