The South Indian Nadigar Sangam has been conducting stage dramas since August 15. And on the final day on Sunday, Nadigar Sangam president Sarath Kumar and Secretary Radha Ravi staged a play titled ‘Vetri Vetri Vetri’. Superstar Rajinikanth took part in the final day function and also distributed mementoes to yesteryear actresses M N Rajyam and Anjali Devi. Speaking in the function Rajinikanth said that he was not punctual for the event since he considered it a family function. He said that in the year 1979 the Nadigar Sangam building was inaugurated and M G R presided over the function.
Rajini added that for this event policemen did not allow him inside the auditorium and after the intervention of some volunteers he was permitted inside, but had to watch the play ‘Ashoka Chakravarthi’ played by Sivaji Ganesan standing in one corner of the hall. Recalling his past experience on how he became an actor, Rajini said that he first started as a stage artist and then moved on to the film institute where he did a two year course in acting when director K Balachander spotted him and taught him how to act in front of the camera.
Pointing out that Nadigar Sangam has a massive 18-grounds land in T Nagar which has the potential to earn few lakhs per month, yet no initiative is being taken, Rajini compared this situation to selling coconuts on a golden plate. The Superstar added that with Kalaignar’s rule they can always approach him and ask for help. The place can be developed and made to earn money, like building beautiful theatres. He also stated that people should not forget the services rendered by M G R, Sivaji, Vijayakanth, Sarath Kumar and Radha Ravi who played a great role in developing the Nadigar Sangam and also helped clear the debts.
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