Rajinikanth is all set to take the political plunge by launching his political party which will “usher in alternate politics and firmly lead a third front in Tamil Nadu”. But the threat of the COVID pandemic is holding him back from announcing a formal launch of his party. If sources are to be believed, the launch may happen next month because the superstar had made a promise to the people of Tamil Nadu that he would enter politics in time for the Assembly elections, and he will keep his promise.