Taking an apparent swipe at the ruling AIADMK establishment's electoral campaign 'Vetrinadai Podum Tamizhagam' (Thriving Tamil Nadu), Makkal Needhi Maiam's supremo and actor Kamal Haasan said 'had Tamil Nadu really thrived I wouldn't have entered politics.'

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Chennai: Meeting the press at the Coimbatore airport, the actor turned politician answered questions both regarding politics and cinema.
When asked about Haasan's contemporary and friend actor Rajinikanth's decision to not enter politics, he said he didn't want to comment on Rajini's personal call.
To the bringing back of 50 pc occupancy regime in theatres he responded positively, saying that it is important to balance between health and film business.
Kamal Haasan is on a whirlwind campaign across the state for the upcoming assembly elections carving out time for hosting a popular TV show and his next film Vikram.
When asked about Haasan's contemporary and friend actor Rajinikanth's decision to not enter politics, he said he didn't want to comment on Rajini's personal call.
To the bringing back of 50 pc occupancy regime in theatres he responded positively, saying that it is important to balance between health and film business.
Kamal Haasan is on a whirlwind campaign across the state for the upcoming assembly elections carving out time for hosting a popular TV show and his next film Vikram.
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