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The movie has raised a question among his fans - whether Rajini will get into politics and if the movie will provide an answer to it. Rajini also dropped a bombshell within days of the launch function! He issued a public notice banning anyone or any organisation using his costumes, imitating his style or mannerisms, pictures, symbols, for commercial or other purposes and anyone desirous of doing so should deal with the company authorised by him. Any violation will attract legal action, the notice says. Following this, Baba has become the talk of the town. A media report says Rajini's shrewd estimate of his direct and indirect commercial value is the reason for this announcement. The photo of a 'Baba' that Rajini was carrying with him on the launch day has made a lot of people curious about the identity of the person. Rajini's strength, according to some, is his ability to keep people guessing and thus generate a lot of interest and enthusiasm for his movies. Some say that Rajini participates in a number of public functions before and after the release of his movies and airs his views on various subjects. They cite some examples to substantiate this view. They recall Rajini talking about the bomb culture before Basha was released. Rajini who had been silent for the last three years, after Padayappa, has done the same thing, before Baba, these observers point out. Away from public glare for a long time, Rajini participated in the Tughlak anniversary celebrations, obviously not unaware that Cho would talk politics, these sources point out. Rajini needs this kind of forum, they add. Rajini did not react to Cho's open invitation to head a third front in the State. Rajini's daughter Aiswarya, in an interview said that Rajini should enter politics. 'Wouldn't Rajini have been aware of what his daughter was going to speak?' is the question raised by some people. Rajini is making a lot of tongues wag by naming his company, 'Lotus'. This is a well thought out ploy to make people wonder if this meant he was supporting BJP or not! It is indeed naive to believe that Rajini did not know that 'Lotus' referred to BJP, says a film journalist. There are others who offer a different explanation, "All these are mere coincidences. It is not correct to link this to Baba. One cannot assume that his fans' enthusiasm or goading or someone's invitation to don some mantle has his approval. It is also incorrect to deduce they reflect his thoughts."
Very sure of his strengths, he produces his own movies. That is why the public notice, too. For him business is most important. He doesn't mix politics with business," says a production executive in the industry. The fact is a variety of views and opinions emanating from different sources have raised the expectations high, for Baba. Are we going to see Rajini as a political campaigner or are we going to see Rajini in the role of a god man is being debated endlessly in every nook and corner. Rajini is adding to the mystery by keeping mum, as is his wont. His fans expect him to take the plunge into politics. They are waiting for a clear answer from the superstar, they say. At least after Baba, Rajini has to break his silence; otherwise his fans may become permanently silent. Be that as it may, Baba is sure to break all box office records.
Saravanan
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Rajini seems to have decided it is not right to keep his fans waiting any more! Baba is the outcome of this decision. The moment this decision was made public, his fans all over the State celebrated like they would any other festival bursting crackers and making merry. The number of attendees in the launch function was astounding. If this is the kind of enthusiasm and interest for the launch, one can easily imagine what it would be like, once the movie is released.
"Rajini is not interested in politics. His objective is to sell his movie and he is doing what is necessary to achieve that," according to some others. These people point to various examples in support of their arguments. "Japan is a good market for Rajini. His movie 'Muthu' was a phenomenal success in Japan. Keeping this in mind, Rajini has cast an actress from Japan, in Baba.
