My decision final: Rajinikanth
A day after his fans protested in the city demanding that actor Rajinikanth reverse his decision to not enter active politics, Mr. Rajinikanth has said that he was pained at the protest organised by some members of Rajini Makkal Mandram. In a statement, Mr. Rajinikanth said that while he appreciated that organisers had held the event with […]
Don’t urge me to join politics: Rajinikanth tells his protesting fans
CHENNAI: Top star Rajinikanth on Monday categorically said he would not enter politics and appealed to his fans to not organise any events to urge him to reconsider his decision. A day after his fans held an agitation here, urging him to reverse his choice, the actor said he has already made known his decision […]
Rajinikanth Aide Tamilaruvi Breaks Promise, Retakes Political Plunge On Followers’ Request
In the latest development, former Rajinikanth aide Tamilaruvi Manian did a U-turn on his decision to retire from politics and announced his move to return to the fold on the ‘request of his party functionaries’. Tamilaruvi Manian, the founder of Gandhi Makkal Iyakkam, vowed to ‘never return to politics until death.’ The veteran leader said this […]
Va Va Thalaiva, chant fans
CHENNAI: Chants of ‘va va thalaiva’ (come, my leader) and ‘mattruvom mattruvom, elavatrayum mattruvom’ (we will change everything) thundered in Valluvar Kottam on Sunday. Not having the heart to accept that their beloved actor will not take the political plunge, thousands of Rajinikanth fans staged a dharna on Sunday, urging the actor to rethink his decision. […]
Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan popular film stars, but ‘marginal players’ in politics, says Mani Shankar Aiyar
Describing Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan as “marginal political players”, senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has said they remain very popular film stars but are unable to attract public opinion to their point of view in political terms. Mr. Aiyar, who has been named in three key panels set up by the Congress for Tamil […]
Rajinikanth Fan Clubs Stage Demonstration Requesting Actor To Enter Politics
Chennai: The fans of Superstar Rajinikanth have assembled in city’s hotspot Valluvar Kottam, to stage a protest and request the actor to reconsider his decision on quitting politics. Earlier, the office-bearers of the actor’s fans associations across the State had approached the Chennai Police to grant permission to stage a silent protest in Chennai.Following which the […]
Ajith’s Mankatha to Rajinikanth’s Petta: Iconic intro scenes of the past decade
When you consider your star as an idol, you expect a darshan that befits a God! And that is what namma Kollywood fans expect when it comes to introduction scenes of their favourite stars. The amount of frenzy that marks the first scene when the hero makes his appearance is a testament to the star […]
RMM member asks Rajinikanth fans to participate in protest against Thalaivar’s political decision
Chennai: Despite warning from Rajini Makkal Mandram (RMM) top leadership, a party functionary from Thanjavur has called on Rajinikanth’s fans to participate in the protest against Thalaivar’s decision to exit electoral politics in Chennai on January 10. Times Now’s Shabbir reported that some kind of unrest has been prevailing in Rajinikanth’s RMM after the megastar announced […]
“IF YOU GO AHEAD WITH PLANS, THEN…!” – ‘RAJINI MAKKAL MANDRAM’ ISSUES STRICT WARNING TO MEMBERS AND FANS!
Superstar Rajinikanth said in a recent statement that he is not going to start a political party due to his health condition. Although Rajinikanth’s fans were dissatisfied with his decision, it was ultimately accepted by most of the fans, regardless of his health. But a few have condemned Rajinikanth’s decision and insisted that he start […]
Rajini Makkal Mandram asks cadre not to participate in protest against Rajinikanth
Rajinikanth Makkal Mandram (RMM) District Secretary has issued a statement in which the party has said that cadres should not participate in a protest against Rajinikanth’s decision to exit electoral politics in Chennai on January 10. After Rajinikanth’s announcement of exiting electoral politics, several fans have expressed their dissatisfaction by holding protests near the superstar’s […]
Rajinikanth Fan Club Instructs His Followers To Skip Event Protesting His Political Exit
In a strict warning to all Rajinikanth fans, his official Fan club – Rajini Makkal Mandram on Monday, issued a diktat instructing his followers to not participate in a protest at Valluvar Thottam on January 10. The protest, allegedly organised by a section of Rajini fans, was protesting against the Superstar’s political decision – presumably […]
1996 To 2020: Timeline Of Rajinikanth’s Political Interventions & How It Impacted TN Polls
Disputing popular accounts from several leaders in Tamil Nadu, veteran actor Rajinikanth addressed the media on December 3, 2020, where he decisively claimed that he would enter politics and the finer points of his party’s hierarchy will be charted out by January 1, 2021. Admittedly, the news sent shockwaves across the country as regional parties scrambled in […]
DMK has last laugh as Rajinikanth decides not to launch political outfit
The DMK had the last laugh when reigning superstar Rajinikanth declared last Monday that he would not launch his political outfit as he had told his fans earlier in December 2020. On December 3, 2020, the actor accompanied by his close friend Tamilaruvi Manian and newly appointed coordinator Arjunamurthy announced from the forefront of his […]
Curtains down on the Rajini factor
The curtains are finally down on the longest possible political opera, with actor Rajinikanth deciding to take a bow and exit politics before even entering. The actor, who dipped his toes into the political waters two days into December with a “now or never” cry, turned around from taking the plunge two days before the […]
Seeman regrets comments against Rajinikanth
Chennai: “As an actor, I am a huge fan of Rajinikanth, but when it comes to politics I might have used some harsh statements and words against him. If Rajinikanth or his family members or his fans feel that my statements have hurt them, I regret for the statements,” said Seeman, while addressing reporters in Chennai. […]




