Superstar Rajinikanth after the setback to his health a few years back is prone to infections and should avoid crowds as advised by medical experts. He shot for a few weeks continuously in a crowded place in Mumbai for his 'Kaala' directed by Pa. Ranjith. Taking the advice of doctors Rajini has flown to America for a medical checkup.

Aishwarya R Dhanush has accompanied her father to Chicago where after his medical checkup will stay in the Dayanadha Saraswathi Ashram for a couple of weeks. The Thalaivar has the habit of meditating at the ashram when taking important decisions and it is reported that he will do the same whether to enter politics or not. On his return to Chennai in the last week of July he is expected to meet his fan club members again and announce his meditated political decision to them.