Chennai, Sept. 14 -- Actor Rajinikanth expressed confidence in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin's victory in the 2026 Assembly elections and called him the "star of Indian politics".

Attending the 50th Golden Jubilee Celebration of Tamil Musician Ilaiyaraaja on Saturday, Rajinikanth said that Stalin is posing a challenge for the NDA government in the Centre and his rivals.

He said, "MK Stalin is emerging as a star in Indian politics. MK Stalin is posing a challenge not only to the ruling government in the Centre but also to his new and old rivals. My friend with his trademark smile appears all set for 2026."

CM MK Stalin, along with Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) President and actor Kamal Hassan, actor Rajinikanth, and musician Ilaiyaraa...