Quotes from Rajinikanth

Working with intelligent people is easy, but we should be careful with geniuses.

To ride two horses at the same time is difficult.

I'm not worried by politics: I'm worried about the media.

There is always a question that arises asking if am a Tamilan. I am 66 years old now. I had been in Karnataka only for 23 years; for the remaining 44 years of my life, I have been in Tamil Nadu with the Tamil people.

How you communicate while criticising a film is important. Don't pass any hurtful remarks.

In the beginning, in 1975, just how big a star Kamal Haasan was, today's generation does not know.

I am drawn towards the power of spirituality and derive a lot of energy from it.

Usually, in many films, only the hero's character is of importance, and the others may not be as significant. But in 'Kaala,' there are at least six characters that will have a huge impact and will stay with you even after the movie.

If people go out and start protests for everything, then entire Tamil Nadu will become a grave yard!

They say not everyone can be MGR. I agree. MGR is a revolutionary. Not in a 1,000 years can there be another MGR. If anyone says he will be the next MGR, he is insane. But I have the confidence that I can give the government that MGR gave to the people of Tamil Nadu.

I have always said, 'Never stop work.' Continue work and sort out issues simultaneously.

I am joining politics for sure.

I am hesitating about joining politics since I know the difficulties.

My brother was my first guru who introduced me to spiritualism at a very young age. He later even enrolled me into Ramakrishna Mission.

MGR's rule took care of the poor, the downtrodden, and the middle class. I have faith that I, too, can provide that rule. With the help of technology and the support of youngsters, resourceful people, and intellectuals, I, too, can provide that kind of a rule.

The land of Ramakrishna Paramhansa, Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath Tagore, and Subash Chandra Bose has mesmerised me. I am really happy to meet such lovely people, good and kindhearted people.

MeToo is a good movement, but women should not misuse it... MeToo should be used correctly.

Spiritual government means a pure government that doesn't discriminate on the lines of caste, creed, or religion.

I believe spiritualism is above everything, and I would choose it over name, fame, and money because spiritualism gives you power, and I love power.

Real human purpose in life is to realise self. I am on the path to spirituality, to realise my inner self.

I was a Kannada journalist and had worked in 'Samyukta Karnataka' newspaper as a proofreader.

When producers and directors were courting Sivaji Ganesan, MGR directed and produced 'Nadodi Mannan' and showed that he can do it alone. He created history and stood his ground against one of the best actors in history, Sivaji Ganesan.

Tamil Nadu needs a leader, a leadership. I am coming to fill that vacuum.

In any field, when an opportunity arises, one mustn't let it go.