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Rajnikanth meets Kamal Haasan, fuels political speculations

CHENNAI: After ruling out alliances with any ‘tainted’ political outfit, actor and founder of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) Kamal Haasan met superstar Rajinikanth on Thursday evening. The two megastars were seen wishing and hugging each other at Haasan’s residence, fueling speculations in political circles. According to reports, Rajinikanth’s invited Haasan for his daughter Soundarya’s wedding, […]

Rajinikanth shares a heartfelt note thanking guests for attending daughter Soundarya’s wedding

New Delhi: Superstar Rajinikanth’s daughter Soundarya married Vishagan Vanangamudi in Chennai on Monday in a grand ceremony. The wedding took place in the presence of the who`s who of Tamil film fraternity and several bigwigs of Tamil Nadu. From Tamil Nadu Chief Minister E. Palaniswami to actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan, it rained VIP guests at the […]

Rajinikanth not to contest Lok Sabha election, says will focus on Tamil Nadu polls

Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth on Sunday ended speculations over his candidature for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Issuing a statement, Rajinikanth said that he would not contest the General election and his party Rajini Makkal Mandram will instead focus on the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.  Rajinikanth had announced his decision to make a foray into politics in 2017, amid […]

Is Rajinikanth As Serious About Politics As He’s About

The only certainty is that nothing about Rajinikanth’s politics is certain, writes T M Veeraraghav. Over the past few months, it seemed clear that superstar Rajinikanth would not enter the political fray in the 2019 parliamentary elections. Even when he had announced that he would launch a political party, in December 2017, he had carefully […]

Is Rajinikanth As Serious About Politics As He’s About Stardom?

Is Rajinikanth As Serious About Politics As He’s About Stardom?

Over the past few months, it seemed clear that superstar Rajinikanth would not enter the political fray in the 2019 parliamentary elections. Even when he had announced that he would launch a political party, in December 2017, he had carefully declared that his focus was to contest all 234 assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu. Hence, […]

Rajinikanth Not In 2019 Race, Says “No Party Should Use My Photo”

Chennai:  Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth, ending months of speculation and suspense, on Sunday declared that he would not contest the upcoming general elections or support anyone. In a statement, he said, “I’m not going to contest in Lok Sabha elections. Our target is assembly elections. My support is not for any party. Hence no party should use […]

Rajinikanth won’t contest 2019 elections, asks people to vote for stable govt at Centre

Actor Rajinikanth, who finally entered politics last year, said on Sunday that neither he nor members of Rajini Makkal Mandram (RMM), the precursor of his political party, would contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. In a statement, the 68-year-old actor, who is perceived to be close to the BJP, mentioned that he won’t be supporting any party […]

Rajinikanth makes this big announcement ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2019! read Thalaiva’s message

Superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday announced that neither he nor members of his political outfit Rajini Makkal Mandram (RMM) would contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2019. In a statement, the southern stalwart mentioned that he won’t be supporting any party or alliance in the elections. The 68-year old star also said that his photo or […]

Rajinikanth and His Party Won’t Contest 2019 Lok Sabha Elections

Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth, in a statement on Sunday, 17 February, said neither he nor his party Rajini Makkal Mandram would be contesting the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Rajinikanth says his party Rajini Makkal Mandram won’t contest Lok Sabha 2019 elections

Rajinikanth‘s party Rajini Makkal Mandram will not contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the actor-turned-politician said on Sunday. In a statement, he warned the media not to use his photograph or party symbol for any propaganda. The 68-year-old had announced entry into politics on December 31, 2017. “My party has no support in the upcoming parliamentary […]

Mukesh Ambani, Kajol and Boney Kapoor attend Soundarya Rajnikanth’s reception

After a lavish wedding in the presence of her family members, close friends, celebrities and politicians, Soundarya Rajinikanth and Vishagan Vanangamudi hosted a reception bash on Monday evening. (Source: Amar Ramesh/Instagram) Rajinikanth was seen in conversation with Mukesh Ambani. Kajol shared a photo from the reception and captioned it as, “A VIP wedding ….. wishing […]

Kamal Haasan, Kajol and others attend Soundarya Rajnikanth’s wedding

Soundarya Rajinikanth had a dreamy wedding today in Chennai. The filmmaker married actor-businessman Vishagan Vanangamudi in the presence of her family members, close friends, celebrities and politicians. Soundarya took to Twitter and wrote, “We are one”, alongside a couple of photos from the wedding ceremony. The ceremony saw the presence of Kamal Haasan. Rajinikanth welcomed […]