Indian movie icon Rajinikanth, an actor synonymous with South Indian cinema and star of more than 150 movies, is set to enter politics. Speaking on Sunday in the southern city of Chennai, the 67-year-old star dubbed Thalaivar (The Leader) told fans, “I am entering politics and we will contest all seats in the next assembly elections.” He added he would form his own political party. Several of his
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