The 2 mega stars – late M G RAMACHANDRAN [popularly known as MGR] and Rajinikanth.
Two different periods, two different dimensions, two different personalities, above all one common interest – to serve; both were drawn into the web called politics, times may have been different, but purpose is one – for late MGR it was a matter of making right the injustice caused to him by late MK, apart from the necessity of political survival; in the case of Rajini, his own desire to streamline and correct the wrongs that is visible to the naked eye – one is not sure how he plans to do it – but like late MGR he is one , once he sets his mind will walk the mile; late MGR is a demi-God even today – he was such a nightmare to DMK that MK literally was on his knees , citing Ramayana[which he loathed, in his real life – citing the VANVAS OF LORD RAMA, literally begging to be given an opportunity to rule once more – even stating that he will vacate the chair and give it to MGR on his return – that was the charisma of the late MGR; Rajinikanth carries that charisma, but certainly not to the level of Demi-God image of late MGR;
I was, as a keen observer of events, witnesses the vandalism and goondaism leashed out by Goons of DMK from attempting to stop the release of ULAGAM SUTRUM VALIBAN to his political launch – the victory at Dindugal was the nail in the coffin of DMK, it began then – and will now be the last nail driven into their coffin in 2021.
The speculations flying around , I am certainly not surprised, but am watching in awe , the outcry and lamenting and the trolls being meted out the last battle warriors or paid coolies[as they are popularly known as in the social media]. Unlike late MGR Rajini does not have the mass base [this based literally worshipped MGR]; Rajini has one advantage – his fan base of 3 generations. The only other person whom I have seen successful – from the TINSEL WORLD to the political arena in India is the late N T RAMA RAO, who still is a legend in certain pockets of Andhra and Telengana. To all those who are citing examples of failures of people like late Sivaji Ganesan, and few others in the Tamil film industry [they failed because 2 icons were alive and kicking around – MK & late JJ], Rajini has certainly timed his entry well; any comparison is a vain attempt used to sooth the mental equilibrium of those taken by shock – after all they made every attempt to dissuade Rajini from entry;
Unlike late MGR – his mass base was just a shift from DMK to the new AIADMK – that was sufficient at that point of time; Rajini has his fan base spread across party lines and to be honest the dedication of down the line DMK cadre are so well disciplined from managing the booths to cutting cross votes and if necessary multiple voting to violence; Rajini there has a disadvantage – his cadre are disciplined – to get them to vote for him should be his focus; he of course has an advantage – the polarisation of the middle class, works in his favour, but it is also a fact that by and large they are the poorest in voting percentage; their indifference to the booth is both surprising and shocking.
Honestly I do not foresee a political alliance pre-poll ON RECORDS; there would be tacit understanding that the seats contested does not eat too much into likeminded, but would certainly eat into DMK- that seems to be the common plank in TAMIL NADU and that by itself is a large benefit to Rajini. Though I see noise – not loud enough – from DMDK, MNM and other fringe ones – what surprised me was the meek surrender of Thiruma[an obnoxious upstart], in his tweet on wishing Rajini; it is now clear that even the stalwarts concede that Rajini is force to reckon with and that is also scaring people in PMK etc.,
Though it is still early days – I certainly visualise a migrant wave from other political parties [it is a question of survival for them], as Robert Frost said “it is miles to go, before I sleep”.
To be continued.
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SWAMINATHA SHARMA
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