India, April 8 -- Rajinikanth has shared a strong message to the youth at a time when there is a growing influence of film actors in politics, and how many youngsters follow them. The actor was spotted outside the Chennai airport on Wednesday, where he spoke to several reporters and said the youth should "think seriously" about their lives and futures. (Also read: Following Vijay's public rally in Thanjavur, 5 injured in vehicle collision, hospitalised)

When asked if he has any advice for youngsters who are going behind actors and injuring themselves, Rajinikanth said, "The youth should think seriously about their education and future. Youngsters should be careful... If they get injured, it's their loss.They should focus on their studies...