In a dramatic U-turn that has shocked millions of his fans, south Indian superstar Rajinikanth on Tuesday decided not to join active politics.

South Indian superstar Rajinikanth on Saturday celebrated his 70th birthday in style in the city of Chennai, barely three weeks ahead of the mega launch of his political party to contest in the upcoming elections in his home state of Tamil Nadu.

Putting years of speculation to rest, south Indian superstar Rajinikanth on Thursday announced that he will launch a political party in January next year to contest in the upcoming assembly elections in his home state of Tamil Nadu.