I did not try to broker a deal between DMK and AIADMK: Rajinikanth
Rajinikanth addressed rumors about his involvement in brokering a deal between the DMK and AIADMK following the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He emphasized that he does not envy the success of the new Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay, and acknowledged the need for change in the state's political landscape. Rajinikanth expressed his belief that Vijay's achievements are significant and should be given time to prove himself in office.
- ▪Rajinikanth denied trying to broker a deal between DMK and AIADMK after the recent elections.
- ▪He stated that he does not envy C. Joseph Vijay's success due to their age difference.
- ▪Rajinikanth believes Vijay's achievements surpass those of previous actor-politicians like NTR and MGR.
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Tamil film superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday (May 17, 2026) dispelled speculation that he tried to broker a deal between DMK and AIADMK in the wake of the fractured mandate in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. He also made it clear he does not envy actor-turned Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s success.Addressing journalists at his Poes Garden residence in Chennai, Rajinikanth said the Dravidian parties have been in power for 60 years, there was perhaps a need for a change and Mr. Vijay was in the right place to bring that change. Vijay, the second debutant Legislator, to be sworn in as T.N. CM since 1967“After the results, I met [former Chief Minister] Stalin sir as he had lost in Kolathur and we have been friends. He has been my friend for the last 35-40 years.
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