[softy54534]

Well Poornima,I am no Rajni fan(as you will know) but your post was interesting enough for me to come here.The main point is, for Rajni's career to take a different way,the price of his products HAS to come down.As long as there is pressure on him(from himself or others)to deliver films which rake in the moolah like no man's business,the dilemma,the long gaps,the indecisiveness will remain.He has to first decide whether he is motivated enough to do films.If yes,what's the motivation-Money or satisfaction of having exploited atleast a little of his potential.He has delivered huge commercial successes,it's the talent which has taken a beating.To start with,he has to forget the money,then thro the media, condition his fans&public alike that his next movie will be different.Price it low,cut the trappings&media hype,get a image makeover&then release it.It might become a disappointment but it won't pinch the pocket.Do it over 3 to 4 movies&the public will get used to it.But Dharani,Raja&KSR are not the right kind of ppl to do that.I have not seen CM,so cannot say if he has indeed tried to move away(a little)from the image trap( the trailors don't seem to give any indication of this)but if he has,it's a step in the right direction.To move further is in the hands of fans like you.