Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan express disappointment and shock over more Cauvery water to Karnataka
Chennai: Actor Rajinikanth, who has announced that he will soon take the political plunge, said on Thursday that the Supreme Court verdict reducing the quantum of water to Tamil Nadu from Cauvery river was “very disappointing”. “Since the final verdict by the Supreme Court on the Cauvery water sharing amounts to further affecting the livelihood of the farmers […]
Kamal Haasan-Rajinikanth alliance hits ‘saffron’ roadblock
Noted south Indian actor Kamal Haasan has said that he does not see a political alliance with Rajinikanth in the current circumstances. News agency ANI quoted Haasan as saying that “there is a hue of saffron in Rajini’s politics”. Referring to an alliance with Rajinikanth, who on December 31 announced that he would form a […]
Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan share stage, fuel speculations on star alliance
CHENNAI: As megastars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan shared the stage on Wednesday, speculations were rife over the two forging a political alliance. Amid the recent hype over their political entry, the two actor-turned-politicians were spotted chatting together during the film launch of Kizhakku Africavil Raju in Chennai. The movie is a sequel “in motion capture technology” to AIADMK founder M G […]
In politically sensitive Tamil Nadu, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan attend launch of MGR’s dream project Kizhakku Africavil Raju
CHENNAI: Actors-turned-politicians, Rajinikanth, and Kamal Haasan were on Wednesday took part in the 101st birth anniversary celebrations of Tamil Nadu chief minister MG Ramachandran. The two guests were present for the pooja launch of the late chief minister’s dream project Kizhakku Africavil Raju, a motion capture film. The film is being made by Prabhu Deva Studios in association with Vels […]
Rajinikanth hand symbol similar to ours: Mumbai startup
NEW DELHI: A yogic symbol made popular by Rajinikanth may well be seen by the superstar’s fans as his calling card, but has got a young startup all worked up. The hand position that the actor-and-would-be politician is known for is often likened to “apana mudra”, a yoga finger and palm posture. And now, Mumbai’s […]
PETA urges Rajinikanth fans to avoid goat sacrifice
Chennai: Animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) on Friday urged fans of megastar Rajinikanth to avoid sacrificing goats at the Alagarkoil temple here to celebrate the actors entry into politics. Rajinikanth’s fans will reportedly do a puja at the temple on Sunday. “The power you already hold can help make a […]
Rajinikanth Will Be Very Good As A Politician: Akshay Kumar
On December 31, the 67-year-old star announced that he will float a new party that will pursue “spiritual politics” and will contest the next Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Akshay Kumar has faith in his “2.0” co-star Rajinikanth as the actor believes the South superstar, who recently took the political plunge, will be “very good” in […]
Rajinikanth will be very good as a politician: Akshay Kumar
Mumbai: Akshay Kumar has faith in his “2.0” co-star Rajinikanth as the actor believes the South superstar, who recently took the political plunge, will be “very good” in his new stint as a politician. On December 31, the 67-year-old star announced that he will float a new party that will pursue “spiritual politics” and will […]
Rajinikanth meets Karunanidhi in Chennai, seeks DMK chief’s blessings
Chennai: Rajinikanth, who recently announced his entry into politics, met DMK chief Karunanidhi at his residence in Chennai on Wednesday. DMK working president MK Stalin was also present at the meeting. After the meeting, the actor said, “He is the senior most politician in the country. I respect him a lot. We have a very good friendship. I took […]
Rajinikanth Still To Decide On Name, Symbol For Proposed Party
“I myself do not know,” Rajinikanth said to reporters when asked what he will name his party once it’s launched. Superstar Rajinikanth, who finally ended the long suspense over his entry into politics on Sunday, is still non-committal on the name and symbol of his proposed party. “I myself do not know,” Rajinikanth said to reporters […]
Day after announcing political debut, Rajinikanth launches website, app
NEW DELHI: A day after ending suspense over his political debut, Tamil superstar Rajinikanth on Monday launched his website and an android application for his fans and supporters to register for his yet-to-be-launched political party. In the video appeal on Twitter, he urged his fans and supporters, who wish to see a political change in […]
Kamal Haasan Tweets On Rajinikanth’s Political Plunge, BJP, Congress Too
Superstar Rajinikanth’s announcement that he would enter politics, has been greeted with enthusiasm by the other icon of Tamil Nadu’s silver screen, Kamal Haasan, who announced his political ambitions last month. Both actors have promised to set up their own political parties and their entry is expected to liven up the politics of Tamil Nadu, which has been […]
In Superstar Rajinikanth’s New Role, A Symbol Rules The Day
Superstar Rajinikanth’s call for a change in Tamil Nadu, coupled with his promise of a “spiritual political government” saw the resurgence of a yogic mudra — a symbolic hand gesture — used in one of his films. Fans rushed to use the symbol on their profiles on social media. By afternoon, it was all over […]
Rajinikanth meets fans, gets photographed with them in Chennai
Chennai: Superstar Rajinikanth on Thursday met his fans for the third day of his six-day long fans meet-and-greet programme in Chennai where the fan club is getting an opportunity to take a photograph with their matinee idol. His six-day long fans meet-and-greet programme began on December 26 in Raghvendra Kalyana Mandpam in Chennai. Rajinikanth is […]
Rajinikanth to end suspense over political debut shortly
CHENNAI: Amid speculations over his debut in politics, southern film superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday said that he will make the awaited announcement after reaching Sri Raghavendra Kalyana Mandapam here. Earlier on Tuesday, the veteran superstar had said that he would announce his decision on December 31, ending all speculations over his political debut. Termed as […]




