Bangalore: Actor Prakash Raj, known for his strong views against the Centre's policies and politics of hatred, on Sunday ruled out entering politics.

"I have no political agenda and I am not going to join any political party. I don't want to become the face of any party as I would then have to answer for the past," Raj, who has often been targeted for his strong views, said in an interaction with journalists here.

The Karnataka actor who has made a mark in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Bollywood films had recently tweeted support for Kamal Haasan's assertion about "Hindu terror".

Prakash said he respected Haasan and Rajinikanth, both of whom have dropped hints about joining politics in Tamil Nadu that has a history of film-star leaders, but would take his own "call when it came to voting".

Prakash made it clear that actors, however big they might be, must not use their popularity to ride into politics. "Actors should not come into politics only because they are popular. It's a disaster. They should come with a clear perception of the issues facing the country and win the trust of the people and we should not vote as fans but as responsible citizens."

"I have no faith in any party," Raj said when asked which party would he support at the moment.

On whether the current dispensation in Delhi has been suppressing the voices of actors like him for speaking out against its policies, Raj said a recent TV commercial that he had shot was scrapped.

Raj, who has criticised demonetisation and GST, pointed out that Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan were targeted earlier for their views. "But I will not say they are hurting me because that will make them happy. I am stronger. I am made of steel," Raj said.

Raj refused to name the product or the agency behind the commercial. "There is lot of money riding on this. There are products involved. I don't want to name them," he said.

Frequently targeted by trolls, Prakash said he didn't mind being attacked for speaking his mind or being "branded" by those not comfortable with his views. "I don't care who brands me. But when there is a bigger disease, I'd rather attack that."

Asked if he was happy with the Karnataka police probe into the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh - whom he knew since his early years - Prakash said he would rather allow the cops to do their job. State home minister Ramalinga Reddy on Saturday claimed the investigators were "weeks away" from tracking them down.