Chennai: Speculation is rife that popular South Indian actress Meena is set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and may be entrusted with a key role in the party.

When asked about this, BJP Tamil Nadu state president Nainar Nagendran refrained from giving a direct answer but hinted that many prominent personalities are preparing to join the party in the state.

The rumours gained momentum after Meena met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar in New Delhi earlier this week. The photos of her meeting have since gone viral, fueling speculation about her entry into the BJP.

The list of BJP functionaries in Tamil Nadu is expected to be released soon. The reports suggest that Meena, along with actress Khushbu, who joined the party earlier, may be given important responsibilities.