Rajinikanth

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 […]

No means no: Rajinikanth tells fans not to ask him to reconsider decision

New Delhi: Actor Rajinikanth has made it clear that his health takes priority above all else, despite fans holding demonstrations urging him to venture into politics formally. “I had earlier stated my reasons for not foraying into politics. My decision has been conveyed,” he said in a statement to his fans. The veteran actor also humbly […]

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 […]

Rajini fans plan demo to urge actor to reconsider decision

CHENNAI: After virtual initiatives such as “We support Rajini” and “I support Rajini” failed to bring Rajinikanth into electoral politics, a section of the actor’s fans have decided to stage a mass demonstration on coming Sunday to convince him reconsider his decision. During the last couple of days, various WhatsApp groups of fans were flooded with […]

“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 […]

Rajinikanth was never meant to be in politics

Rajini speaks of ‘spritual politics’. At a time when scamsters are running away with billions of India’s money you can’t change politics with spirituality, says the superstar’s friend Shatrughan Sinha Tamil  superstar Rajinikanth’s proclamation that he  won’t pursue politics for health reasons, is a delayed manifestation of his resolve to stay away from politics. A  […]

Rajinikanth exits as political reality kicks in

Rajinikanth’s announcement this week that he would not enter politics has taken fans by surprise. Assembly elections are just six months away in Tamil Nadu. The superstar, with his roots in Bengaluru, had earlier announced he would launch a party soon. Showtime spoke to actors and film critics to understand his many flip-flops. ‘He would […]

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 […]

Dejected Rajini fan ends life over superstar’s U-turn from politics

A 34-year-old man from Panampattu ended his life on Wednesday night allegedly over disappointment of actor Rajinikanth announcing withdrawal from politics. VILLUPURAM: A 34-year-old man from Panampattu ended his life on Wednesday night allegedly over disappointment of actor Rajinikanth announcing withdrawal from politics. According to sources, the deceased, J Rajkumar, had put up a post […]

WATCH | Australia batsman David Warner greets fans on New Year by mimicking Rajinikanth

NEW DELHI: Australia opener David Warner on Friday greeted his fans on New Year by mimicking Tamil superstar Rajinikanth. Using the Reface app, Warner swapped the superstar’s face with his and posted a funny video on Instagram. “Requested by a lot of people Happy New Year #actor #movie,” Warner captioned the post. Warner, who plays […]

What superstar Rajinikanth’s “renunciation” from politics teaches us

What superstar Rajinikanth’s “renunciation” from politics teaches us Rajini apologised to fans and well-wishers who were highly anticipating his foray, saying only he understands the pain of making this announcement. Superstar Rajinikanth recently announced that he wouldn’t make a foray into politics owing to his health owing to his prevailing health conditions and the larger […]