NEW DELHI: The BJP state leadership is planning to field eminent persons from the world of films for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. One such name heard is that of actor Mohanlal. Speculations were there that actor Mohanlal may contest the polls after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The party is sure that victory is guaranteed if the actor is in the fray.

The rumour started after the actor called on Modi in connection with the activities of Viswasanthi foundation, a charitable organisation he has nurtured. However, the actor had denied the rumours many times. The actor has indirectly informed the party his dissatisfaction in contesting.

Though he has clarified that he is not interested in politics, the party is trying to budge pressure on him via Prime Minister. If he is not made a candidate, there was a demand to make him a Rajya Sabha member. The addition of Mohanlal is expected to give the party the desired boost to woo the voters in a state where it does not have many prominent faces.