Vikram to play a negative role in Rajinikanth’s ‘Enthiran 2’ ?
Chennai: Superstars Rajinikanth and Vikram are most likely to join hands for the highly anticipated sequel to filmmaker S. Shankar’s blockbuster ‘Enthiran’. The pre-production work on the project is already underway. “Rajinikanth sir is already on board. Vikram is quite excited about the project, but he’s yet to sign on the dotted line,” a source told […]
Thoothukudi firing: Rajinikanth likely to be summoned again in January 2021
“Rajinikanth will be called soon. Since he has started participating in film shootings, there is a possibility to summon him in January. We need to question 500 more persons in connection with the incident, Arul Vadivel Sekar said. Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth is likely to be summoned again by the one-man commission probing the Thoothukudi violence for his remarks […]
Why Rajini-Kamal On Screen Bond May Not Translate Into Politics
Kamal & Rajini shared good on-screen space, but may not be able to tie up in politics, due to opposing ideologies. The last time Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth got together was on the silver screen for Geraftaar in 1985 along with Amitabh Bachchan. The film was a super hit. Before one raises their eyebrows over what two […]
Why Does Rajinikanth’s Camp Feel That Kamal Haasan’s Alliance Offer Is a Trap? | CRUX
Two Tamil superstars who have taken the political plunge are on the cusp of a iconic alliance, if Rajinikanth accepts Kamal Haasan’s invite to join forces. However, Rajini’s camp indicates that he might reject the overture, as it could likely be a trap. Watch this video to find out more
Rajinikanth May Be Summoned Again by Commission Probing 2018 Anti-Sterlite Protest Violence
The one person inquiry commission probing the May 2018 anti-Sterlite violence here in which 13 people were killed in police firing, may once again summon top Tamil actor Rajinikanth, following his remarks of “anti-social elements” infiltrating the protest. According to the Commission’s advocate, there is a “likelihood” of the actor being summoned in January, even […]
Amid speculation over Rajinikanth’s low-profile debut, Rajini Makkal Mandram clarifies
Chennai: With superstar Rajinikanth set to change political dynamics in poll-bound Tamil Nadu, speculation is rife that he may debut via a modest and unrecognised party – Makkal Sevai Katchi. It is also learnt that his signature ‘two-finger’ pose that was made popular in a 2002 film Baba and ‘autorickshaw’, which is synonymous with his 1995 […]
Wait for official word on party name, symbol: Rajini Makkal Mandram
CHENNAI: The Rajini Makkal Mandram on Tuesday asked its members to wait for ‘official’ announcement from it on the name of the political party to be launched soon by Rajinikanth and the symbol allotted by the Election Commission. The RMM, citing reports in a section of media which mentioned a party’s name and symbol as […]
After BJP and Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan stakes claim to MGR’s legacy
Rajnikanth was shooting for Annaatthe before the advent of the coronavirus. However, due to the pandemic and the lockdown, the shoot had to be stalled. Annaatthe’s shoot wasn’t resumed amidst the pandemic considering the senior superstar’s age. Today reports in Mumbai Mirror state that Thalaiva has resumed shooting for the film. This is probably the last […]
Rajinikanth cuts birthday cake in flight. Nayanthara and daughter Aishwarya wish him
Superstar Rajinikanth cut his birthday cake in flight while he was on his way to Annaatthe shoot in Hyderabad. Nayanthara and Aishwarya Rajinikanth were on the flight as well. Superstar Rajinikanth celebrated his birthday on December 12. On Sunday, he took a chartered flight along with his daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth, Nayanthara and others to Hyderabad […]
Rajinikanth or Kamal Haasan – Who do you like?
With Rajinikanth throwing his hat in the ring for the next state elections, it seems people of Tamil Nadu will once again face a tough question that so far remained within the confines of cinema: Rajinikanth pudikuma? illa Kamal Haasan pudikuma? (Do you like Rajini or Kamal?) 2020 may have been a tough year for […]
Happy Birthday Rajinikanth: Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal, AR Rahman shower wishes on ‘Thalaivar’
CHENNAI: Superstar Rajinikanth turned 70 on Saturday, and film industry colleagues including Chiranjeevi, AR Rahman, Mohanlal and Mahesh Babu showered him with birthday wishes. Many colleagues as well as fans also honoured him with a common display picture highlighting his popular on-screens avatars. Here’s what celebrities tweeted: Chiranjeevi: “Dearest Friend @rajinikanth Happy 70th Birthday & […]
Yogi B shares his first meeting with Rajinikanth
It is Superstar Rajinikanth’s birthday today and wishes have been pouring in for the actor. From people in the film fraternity to celebrities and fans – social media is flooded with messages for namma Thalaivar. Many go an extra mile to write about Rajinikanth, too. Singer-rapper Yogi B, who recently sang ‘Thani Vazhi’ for Rajinikanth‘s ‘Darbar‘, took to his social […]
PM Modi greets Rajinikanth, Sharad Pawar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with actor Rajinikanth at the latter’s residence in Chennai. File photo: | Photo Credit: M. Vedhan Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to Tamil film superstar Rajinikanth and on his 70th birthday and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on his 80th birthday on Saturday. “Dear @rajinikanth Ji, wishing you a […]
Explained: What does Rajinikanth’s political plunge mean, ahead of Tamil Nadu polls?
All these years, Rajinikanth’s fans awaited his entry in politics and his installation as Chief Minister. It has been a long wait — his core fan base, who were in their 20s and 30s when they first demanded his leadership in the 1990s, are middle-aged now. On Thursday, the popular Tamil actor Rajinikanth announced that he will launch […]
Rajinikanth political entry: How will he fare contesting alone or in an alliance?
Politician Rajinikanth has two possibilities – either become Baasha or Thalapathi. In other words, contest alone or join hands with friends to form an alliance. As an actor, Rajinikanth has mostly portrayed himself as Baasha, a one-man army who fights against the system. In Shivaji, he says, “Kanna, panninga than kootama varum, singham single-la than varum” (Only pigs come in groups, a […]




