Bollywood luminary Sanjay Dutt is currently immersed in a flurry of film projects, many of which hail from the Telugu film industry. However, amidst his hectic schedule, swirling rumors have hinted at a potential foray into politics.

Various print and online media outlets have reported on speculation suggesting that the Congress party is mulling over the idea of fielding Sanjay Dutt as a candidate from Karnal, Haryana, in the upcoming elections. These rumours quickly gained traction, prompting a response from the actor himself.

Taking to his X account, Sanjay Dutt addressed the speculation, stating, “I would like to put all rumours about me joining politics to rest. I am not joining any party or contesting elections. If I do decide to step into the political arena then I will be the first one to announce it. Please refrain from believing what is being circulated in the news about me as of now.”

Meanwhile, on the professional front, Sanjay Dutt is undertaking significant roles in projects such as Double iSmart, The Raja Saab, KD-The Devil, and more. Stay tuned for further developments.

I would like to put all rumours about me joining politics to rest. I am not joining any party or contesting elections. If I do decide to step into the political arena then I will be the first one to announce it. Please refrain from believing what is being circulated in the news…

— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) April 8, 2024