If god is willing, I will serve people: RajinikanthChennai, Nov 16 (AZINS) Superstar Rajinikanth Sunday hinted that he's ready to serve people provided he gets the green signal from the almighty.

Speaking at the audio launch of Tamil actioner "Lingaa", Rajinikanth told reporters: "Everybody wants me to join politics. I'm aware of its depth and danger. I'm not afraid, but just a little hesitant. It's not in my hands. If god is willing, I will serve people."

"I think doing films with a social message is also some kind of service to society. Making films and entering politics is easy, but emerging victorious is tough in both," he added.

The superstar wanted director K.S. Ravi Kumar to complete "Lingaa" in six months.

"The only person capable of finishing the film in less than six months was Ravi Kumar. I'm happy he did it," he said.

He also added that Ravi Kumar looked after him like a child. He was touched by the love of the film's crew.

"Lingaa", slated for a Dec 12 release, comes after the failure of Rajinikanth's "Kochadaiyaan", an animated film directed by his daughter Soundarya.

"We lost some money through 'Kochadaiiyaan', but I learnt a lot from the experience," said Rajinikanth, who wasn't sure if he could ever act after his recent illness.

In 2011, the 63-year-old actor was hospitalized after he suffered respiratory problems on the first day of Tamil film "Rana", which was subsequently shelved.

"I never thought I could return to acting after my illness. I think I need to thank my fans for giving me the energy to continue acting," he added.



Shankar wants to learn from director Ravi Kumar

Chennai, Nov 16 (AZINS) Filmmaker Shankar, who spent over two years to complete his Tamil magnum opus "I", said Sunday he needs to learn from friend and director K.S. Ravi Kumar the art of making films fast.

Ravi Kumar completed Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil actioner "Lingaa" in less than six months.

"How does Ravi Kumar sir finish his films so quickly? I want to learn from him to make movies fast," Shankar told reporters here.

He was speaking at the audio launch of "Lingaa", which is slated to release Dec 12, coinciding with the superstar's birthday.

"I've been told the business of the film ('Lingaa') has already surpassed 'Enthiran'. I am sure it will do much better than any of Rajini sir's films," he said.

Shankar also heaped praise on the film's trailer, which was unveiled at the event.

Directed by Ravi Kumar, "Lingaa" also features Sonakshi Sinha, who is making her Tamil debut and Anushka Shetty in the lead roles.