Can 'God' Rajinikanth help Narendra Modi become India's PM?

He is the only God of Indian cinema. The man who can work wonder by the legendary flick of his wrist. The question that has set political circles abuzz is whether Rajinikanth’s outside support will help Narendra Modi to turn tables down South. As of now there has been no clear endorsement of Narendra Modi from the Tamil superstar. Calling the meeting apolitical and a courtesy call, Rajinikanth said, “"There is nothing political. He met me when I was in hospital and I invited him to come home and have a cup of tea whenever he is in Chennai and he came today. I am very happy. Everyone knows he is a strong leader and an able administrator. He is my well wisher and I am his well wisher. I pray by God’s grace whatever he thinks should happen.” It is reportedly believed that Modi is keen on seeking Rajinikanth’s support for his Prime Ministerial bid. While Rajini has still not given any clear indication of his political affiliations, there is no doubting that a word from the ‘Boss’ himself will surely help Modi in earning some brownie points down South. It may well be remembered how Rajini’s statement of "Even God can't save Tamil Nadu if you vote for Jayalalithaa" helped DMK trounce the mighty Jayalalithaa way back in 1996. This is not to say Rajini has the last word in Tamil Nadu’s politics. In 2004, when he urged his fans to vote against Pattali Makkal Katchi, the party that was believed to have created trouble for Rajini’s movie, Baba, quite the opposite happened. The party made a clean sweep in the Lok Sabha polls. So it remains to be seen if Rajini’s help will actually end up favouring Narendra Modi or not. One thing’s for sure though. Rajini’s vocal support will serve like a shot in the arm for Modi’s campaign. But will the Thalaivar really endorse Modi? Let’s wait and see.