Fellow Blogger and Friend, Raji Muthukrishnan, wrote an excellent explanation of what “Ilavu Katha Kili” means. She wrote the following:
“There was once a parrot which sat on a tree and watched its blossoms turn into shining green fruits. The parrot waited and waited for them to ripen to take its first bite from the fruits. Alas, the fruits never turned yellow or red, but dried into brown crisp pods, finally bursting and revealing inside – white inedible cotton.
This tree in the story is called the ‘ilavan’ tree and the cotton is called ‘ilavan panju’ – what I am told is the silk cotton. The unfruitful wait of the parrot gave rise to the phrase in Thamizh ‘ilavu katha kili’ – the parrot that waited in vain.”
Rajnikanth announced he will not enter electoral politics due to his health condition. Hope this is true.
Since 1996, he has been giving indications that he will enter electoral politics every time a new movie of his was about to be released. He did this as a publicity for his new movies. He did this to hype up his fans. Hearing that news his fans will go bonkers.
Rajnikanth also had punch dialogues in his movies about his political entry. Here are a few samples.
Naan eppo varuven, epdi varuvennu yarukkum theriyathu. Aana vara vendiya nerathula correcta vandhuduven (No one can tell when or how I'll arrive, but when the time is right I will be there.)
Kannaaa panniga thaa kutama varu singam singala tha varum (Only pigs come in herds. The lion always comes alone)
Pera kettaale chumma adhirudhulla? (Doesn't everything quake at the mere mention of my name?).
He is right now shooting a new movie “Annaathe”. Is this announcement a publicity stunt? I don’t know. I hope not.
So people of Tamil Nadu are now ilavu katha kili. Waited for 25 years and he never entered electoral politics. After giving indications many times he finally said "NO". The blossom finally burst. The parrot (people of Tamil Nadu) waited in vain for 25 years.
If this is his true statement, I wish him speedy recovery and a long life.
Interesting post SG....I never knew of this kili story.... good to know .....as for Rajni....I am glad he is not entering politics "Rajni Vazhi tani Vazhi "
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Dee. I am glad also. Now we never know if he will be as successful as MGR or as failure as Sivaji Ganesan on the political front.
DeleteHe is a smart man and knows his onions. His health is also admittedly an important consideration for him.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Mr. KP. Rajnikanth is very shrewd and calculative.
DeleteWho?
ReplyDeleteNever heard of him, son!
Is this RajiniKanth guy related to VijayaKanth? Are they the Kanth brothers?
Doesn't matter, Rajini can kiss my Haasan.
Regards,
Kamal H.
Thanks for your comments Kamal. As always, no one can understand what you are saying. HeHeHe
DeleteMost of the tamilians know this Ilavu kaatha kili story and will understand this blog has come in the right time. Right from day one, I have been telling my friends, Rajini will never start a party in his life time. He is getting 1.2 billion Indian Rupees per movie. If he starts a party he will have to shell out lot of money which he can never get back since he is a straight forward, honest and a good man which will not suit indian politics. If he contests in the elections, it will be a clean sweep for his party and it will be a record breaking victory for him in Indian politics. He is really unwell (kidney transplanted) and he cannot campaign properly. I think he has taken a correct decision. I believe Mr H Kamal, in the comments, means Actor/politician Kamal Hassan. Am I right Mr Kamal
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Gowri. We will never know whether he will be a success as a politician like MGR or utter failure as a politician like Sivaji Ganesan. Lots of crowds may come to see movie actors, But they may not convert into votes. Hassan? Or is it Haasan?
DeleteWhen did this guy change religion?
DeleteRajnican't, period!!!
ReplyDeleteGot the joke?
ReplyDeleteHappy new year Rama. Yes, I got the joke.
ReplyDeleteGood pun Rajnikanth (Rajni can't) Pun for pun sake. Reality, not only his fans but general public preferred him since he is the only alternative who can win. Second comes "Kamalhasan". Rajnikanth's withdrawal from politics is an advantage for Kamal
ReplyDeleteGood luck.
DeleteThe situation is ripe for a new entrant, but the person who we think might create waves may not be the one we expect or a few want (quite desperately)
ReplyDeleteDestination Infinity
Thanks for your comments Rajesh. You are absolutely correct.
DeleteWhat an anti-climax it was. If he really wanted to join politics he would have long ago. I am a bit sceptical if he really wanted to enter politics.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Pradeep. You are absolutely correct.
DeleteHappy new year and let me tell you the title and the post made my day . I laughed a lot just for that ilavu katha kili title. Rajinikant political entry not sure lets wait and see
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Shilpa. Happy New Year to you and your family. I am glad you liked the title of this blog post.
DeleteI think, he does not posses a political acumen, whereas his all calibre
ReplyDeletehas been concentrated in the cine-field. If he recede himself from the political arena, it would help keep up his health and the good name earned. Nice post with an apt simile, SG.