Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth met RSS ideologue Gurumurthy Monday, but said there was "so specific reason" for doing so.

He called it a courtesy meeting. "Gurumurthy is my friend for 25 years," Rajinikanth pointed out.

However, speculation is rife that the meeting was about the Kollywood superstar's political plans.

'HAVEN'T DECIDED ON A DATE'

Rajinikanth also paid a visit to Chennai's Raghavendra Kalyanam Mandapam (a wedding hall), where the Rajini Makkal Mandram is working to put together his political party. He didn't reveal what he discussed with his team, but said:

"I will definitely start a party but haven't decided on a date yet. I will definitely inform you when I do."

Office bearers for the Rajini Makkal Mandram have been appointed even in Canada and the US, where the actor will spend two weeks. He's going there for a medical check-up - and if time permits, sources close to Rajinikanth say, he'll also speak to people in America about the Rajini Makkal Mandram.

He'll likely be back on May 4 - just in time to promote his upcoming film, Kaala.

'NIRMALA DEVI SHOULD BE SEVERELY PUNISHED IF CHARGES PROVEN'

Rajinikanth broke his silence on several issues, including an alleged sex scandal involving a woman college assistant professor, Nirmala Devi.

The academic is accused of trying to convince women students to provide sexual favours to "officials" of Madurai Kamaraj University. She was arrested on April 16, and the case was later transferred to the CB-CID wing.

If charges against her are proven, Rajinikanth said, "Nirmala Devi should be severely punished."

(Inputs from PTI)

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