Rajinikanth mentioned that with these game plans, he thought he could move forward with this idea. But, unfortunately everyone mentioned that they would not cooperate if Rajinikanth did not take up the CM post. "I was shocked to know that everyone wanted me as the CM. I couldn't imagine myself like that. I did not have that wish to become the CM at age 45, so now what would have changed? Nothing. So yes, if you ask me if this is a strategy, then yes, it is. It is a strategy from the heart - A selfless, truthful strategy."