CHENNAI: Superstar Rajinikanth on Friday paid a courtesy visit to actor-turned-politician Vijayakanth, who returned to India last week, following a recent medical treatment in the US. The meeting took place in Vijayakanth's residence in Chennai.

‘I came here to enquire my friend Vijayakanth's health. Now, he has returned back and is in good health. When I was admitted in Ramachandra Hospital, Vijayakanth was the first person who came and met me. I also tried to meet him while he was undergoing treatment in America," Rajinikanth said after meeting Vijayakanth, who is Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam's (DMDK) chief.

Rajinikanth stated that the visit was personal and there was not a "single drop of politics" in the meeting, adding that he clarified his political ambitions earlier.

The actor-turned-politician's statement comes amid speculations surrounding the DMDKs place in the BJP-AIADMK-PMK alliance.

Earlier this week, Rajinikanth confirmed that his party will not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. In a statement, he warned the media not to use his photograph or party symbol for any propaganda. The 68 year-old legendary actor had announced his entry into politics on December 31, 2017.