Thaliva Rajnikanth is all set to launch his new party

Chennai: Denying reports that he would announce the name of his political party on December 12--his birthday--Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth on Saturday said 90 per cent works on launching his own political outfit has been completed and it would be announced at an appropriate time.

Talking to reporters at the Chennai Airport, Rajinikanth, who returned from Varanasi after completing the shoot of his upcoming film 'Petta', said 90 per cent works have been completed with regard to launching of his political party. 

However, it would not happen on December 12. ''The name of the political party and the party flag will be announced at an appropriate time'', he added.He said he would reveal his stand once the dates of Lok Sabha poll were announced. 

Asked about the Sabaraimala Ayyappa Temple imbroglio in the wake of the Supreme Court opening the temple doors for women of all age groups, he said 'traditions should be allowed to follow. It is a matter of faith and belief.'

Queried whether he opposed the Apex court order on the issue, the actor said "Women have equal rights and I respect the order, but we should respect traditions too."

On the #MeToo movement, where women were coming out with names of men who sexually assaulted or harassed them, Rajinikanth, said, "It is a movement that ensures the safety of women. However, at the same time, they should not misuse it, he added.

During the interaction with the media reporters, a scribe asked the actor to reveal a punchline from his movie 'Petta', which was under production. In his own typical style, Rajinikanth said, "Petta Paraak". There were laughs and cheers all round.(UNI)