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Rajinikanth Opens Up About Alcoholism at Jailer Audio Launch

Rajinikanth was his candid self at the audio launch of his upcoming film Jailer, which was held in Chennai on Friday in Nehru Stadium. The Tamil superstar opened up about his drinking problem, calling it the biggest mistake of his life. The Tamil star asked his fans to not abuse alcohol but enjoy it responsibly.

Emphasizing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

1. Rajinikanth addressed the issue of alcoholism in his 2018 film Kaala. In the film, his character loses his wife due to his carelessness after getting drunk. That was the first time the actor, who till then had used alcohol and cigarettes as style statements, depicted them in a bad light.
2. The other highlight of Rajinikanth’s speech was his statement about the ‘Superstar’ title card. Rajinikanth said that he wanted to do away with the title card, which is something his fans look forward to in his every new film. He had requested the directors to remove the title card, but they had refused to do so.
3. The superstar also opened up about the backlash received by Jailer’s director Nelson Dilipkumar for his last film, Beast. Starring Vijay, the film was panned by critics and audiences, which led to speculations that Nelson has been removed from Jailer. However, according to Rajini, who trusted the director, Beast was a hit despite the poor reviews. He claimed that the distributors weren’t hurt by the film.

Jailer Cast and Release Date

• Other than Rajinikanth, Jailer also stars Jackie Shroff, Ramya Krishnan, Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar, Vasanth Ravi and Tamannaah in important roles.
• The film will be released in theatres on August 10.
• Produced by Sun Pictures, the film has music by Anirudh Ravichander, who also composed music for Rajini’s Petta.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

The issues highlighted in the article are connected to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being and SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

Based on the article’s content, the specific target under SDG 3 that can be identified is Target 3.5: Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol. The article discusses Rajinikanth’s candid admission about his drinking problem and how it has affected his life.

There are no specific targets under SDG 16 that can be identified based on the article’s content.

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

The article does not mention or imply any indicators that can be used to measure progress towards Target 3.5 under SDG 3.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

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Source: indianexpress.com

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