PHOTOS: Rajinikanth enters politics, here are five statements by the actor on the change he wants to bring in

The speculations around Rajinikanth's entry in politics have come to an end. Rajini has announced that he would join politics as he thinks it is high time to step into the system to bring in a change.

Updated: December 31, 2017 11:23 IST

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Tamil superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday announced his entry into politics. The actor took a dig at politics and governance in Tamil Nandu and said that the state's political situation has become nothing less than a joke and hence, he thinks it was the right time to “change the government, change the system”. Rajinikanth said at the fans meet-and-greet at Raghavendra Kalayana Mandapam, Chennai. The Thalaivaa made some strong statements at the event. Here's recapping what he said:

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“I will be floating my own party and contest elections in all seats in TN. I did not have political ambitions when I was 45, so will I have it when I’m 68? I am not doing this for any post. My entry into politics is definite. It is the need of the times." (Picture credit: Twitter/@SirJadeja)

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“I don’t fear to enter politics, but I fear the media. I am still a child in this context. I need to be more active and alert in the media. Cho sir had already warned me about the same. Today, I miss him a lot; he would have given me more strength for this new beginning,” said the actor while remembering late actor, humorist and political analyst, Cho Ramaswamy, on the occasion. (Picture credit: Twitter/RajiniFollowers)

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“Democracy is in bad shape right now, all other states have been making fun of us(Tamil Nadu), I will feel guilty if I don’t take this decision now. In the name of democracy politicians are robbing us of our own money on our own land. We need to bring a change from the base. Truth, work and growth will be the three mantras of our party," said the 68-year-old.

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“I don’t want volunteers, I want guardians. I need guardians who don’t ask the help of any politician for any personal need. I don’t want party cadres. I want guardians who can fight for people’s rights. And I’m just a people’s representative, who will oversee this army of guardians. I need guardians who can question the government unconditionally,” the actor added while breaking the suspense over his plans.