Indian superstar Rajinikanth steps up to political stage

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"It's now or never" for Rajinikanth, who told fans three years ago he would segue into politics. © Reuters

KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writer

NEW DELHI -- Rajinikanth, a Tamil-language film superstar, is entering Indian politics, ending years of speculation.

He will launch a party in January after announcing it on Dec. 31, the actor tweeted on Thursday.

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