Kamal Haasan says he is disappointed by Rajinikanth's decision; Khushbu says supports his move

Reacting to superstar Rajinikanth's announcement that he would not join active politics nor launch a political party, actor-politician Kamal Haasan said he is disappointed with the decision.

According to news agency ANI, Haasan said like the superstar's fans, he too is disappointed with Rajinikanth's decision, but added that the latter's health is important to him. Further, the Makal Needhi Maiam leader said he would meet Rajinikanth after is election campaign.

BJP leader Khushbu Sundar too said she is saddened by the decision but added that as his well wisher and friend, she stands by his decision. "Dear @rajinikanth sir, your decision breaks every Tamilians heart. But I truly understand nothing more matters than ur health n well being. I as ur well wisher n a friend,will stand by your decision. You are precious n a very important person to me. Take care n stay happy," she tweeted.

Earlier, Rajinikanth's elder brother R Sathyanarayana Rao backed the superstar's move to withdraw his decision to launch a political party saying, "He (Rajinikanth) has cited health reasons. So, we can't force him. It's his wish (not to launch party). Whatever decision he has taken, that's definitely right."

"I inform with great regret I am unable to come to politics by floating a political party. Only I know the pain behind making this announcement," the 70 year-old actor said in a statement, days after declaring he will float his own outfit in January and face the polls. He had earlier dramatically asserted that he was even ready to risk his life for the sake of people's welfare by making a foray into politics.