Dhanush asks fans to prioritise social welfare, reignites political entry buzz
Speculation over actor Dhanush’s possible entry into Tamil Nadu politics has grown after he urged his fans to move beyond film-related celebrations and put their
Speculation over actor Dhanush’s possible entry into Tamil Nadu politics has grown after he urged his fans to move beyond film-related celebrations and put their collective strength into social welfare work. His remarks at a recent public event were widely seen as drawing parallels with the path taken by several film personalities in the state, including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. Read Full Story At the same time, Dhanush’s camp has said his recent public initiatives are purely philanthropic and have no political intent. The discussion has gathered pace after his comments at a blood donation camp organised by his fan clubs for his birthday on July 28 and his subsequent appearance at his former school on Tuesday. Speaking at the blood donation camp in Chennai, Dhanush said, "So many people are gathered in one place.
There’s a great power in this kind of unity. We need to give that unity a purpose." He asked his supporters to look beyond movie releases and audio launches, saying, "Understand the needs of the people in your area, the families living around you, and help them in whatever way possible." He also unveiled a new flag for the host fan club, briefly fuelling rumours of a formal political launch before the move was clarified. On August 4, Dhanush inaugurated a new three-storey building at his alma mater, Thai Sathya Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Saligramam, which he funded and donated. The new structure replaced an older building, was named the Dhanush Block, and was handed over at an emotional ceremony where the actor sought the blessings of his former teachers. Addressing students and faculty at the event, Dhanush said not being able to read or write one’s mother tongue was a shame, not something to be proud of.
He said that while he had struggled with English and spoken it poorly during his school days, he had always been well-versed in Tamil, but that the situation had now completely reversed. "When I step out and meet people, at least eight out of 10 don’t know how to read or write Tamil," he claimed, adding that while the younger generation was highly proficient in English, the lack of Tamil literacy was a very saddening reality. Recounting an incident from a French production he shot in Belgium, Dhanush said the crew there was surprised by his fluency in English. When he asked why, they told him that in their culture, knowing one’s mother tongue came first and English was only a bonus. He said a person must first learn their mother tongue and know how to read and write it before anything else.
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