Tag: Rajinikanth

Chennai: Tamil movie actor Rajinikanth, who recently announced his political plunge, on Wednesday met DMK President M.Karunanidhi to seek his blessings. Speaking to reporters here after meeting Karunanidhi, he said he had informed the DMK patriarch about his starting a political party and got his blessings. The actor said he greeted Karunanidhi for the New […]

Chennai: Superstar Rajinikanth, who made waves on Sunday by plunging into electoral politics, on Monday launched a website and an app inviting people to sign up in his campaign to bring about a political change in Tamil Nadu. Even as established political parties by and large appeared to play the wait-and-watch game, Rajinikanth uploaded a […]

Chennai: Tamil superstar Rajinikanth on Tuesday addressing his fans here said he will announce his political stance on December 31. Rajnikanth said he was not saying he would enter politics but would only announce his “political stance” on that day. The actor said he was not new to politics, however, it required time to “study […]

Chennai: Actress Anjali Patil says she signed upcoming Tamil film “Kaala” to feel the sheer enthusiasm of being part of a superstar Rajinikanth-starrer. She plays a pivotal role in the film, which is being directed by Pa. Ranjith. “When I signed the project, I knew this is not the film where I’d get to prove my […]

Chennai: In what could be seen as a veiled jibe at Superstar Rajinikanth for his remarks that name and fame alone would not suffice for success in politics, thespian Kamal Haasan on Monday took to the social media to air his views. In a tweet that was seemingly directed at Rajinikanth, Kamal said, “First they […]

Chennai: Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan, amidst news that he is planning to launch his own party, has said he would be willing to join hands with superstar Rajinikanth if he takes the political plunge. “Rajini and I have been discussing professional matters. If he joins politics, it won’t be difficult for us to discuss politics. I […]

Chennai: Actress Huma Qureshi, who is making her Tamil cinema debut with upcoming gangster drama “Kaala”, will not be seen playing superstar Rajinikanth’s heroine in the film, an informed source said. “Huma is not playing Rajini sir’s love interest in the film. Actress Easwari Rao plays his pair, while Huma will be seen in a […]

Chennai: Superstar Rajinikanth’s next Tamil film, to be produced by his son-in-law Dhanush, has been officially titled “Kaala Karikaalan”. Actor Dhanush unveiled the film’s title and first-look poster on Thursday. Sharing the poster on his Twitter page, Dhanush wrote the film is titled “Kaala Karikaalan”. The title was released in English, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. […]

Chennai: Activists of a Tamil fringe group on Monday staged protests near actor Rajinikanth’s residence at Poes Garden here over indications the veteran actor could make his political debut. Police deployed a large number of security personnel near his residence after the protest announcement by the Tamizhar Munnetra Padai group. The police have set up […]

New Delhi/Chennai: Political parties in Tamil Nadu on Friday generally welcomed actor Rajinikanth’s hints that he may join politics at an appropriate time but cautioned him that it may not be all that easy in public life. The parties felt that in a democracy anybody has the right to enter public life but added that […]

Chennai: Superstar Rajinikanth on Monday said he has no political aspirations but will consider taking the path if it’s God’s will. He also said if he enters politics, he will be truthful and won’t entertain people who want to make money. “God decides what we have to do in life. Right now, he wants me […]

Chennai: Megastar Rajinikanth’s next yet untitled Tamil project is not based on the life of Mumbai’s late underworld don Haji Mastan, makers have clarified. In a statement, the makers said: “The film is not based on the life of Haji Mastan. It’s not even a biopic. It’s just a fictional story set in Mumbai.” The […]

Chennai: Director Alphonse Puthren of “Premam” fame believes a film in the combination of S.S. Rajamouli and superstar Rajinikanth can beat the earnings of James Cameron’s “Avatar” at the box office. “Hope director S.S. Rajamouli does one film with Superstar Rajinikanth. If it happens, the record of ‘Avatar’ in worldwide box office will be second,” […]

Chennai: Superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming Tamil science-fiction action drama “2.o”, which was earlier scheduled to release for Diwali this year, has been postponed to January 25 next year, the makers announced on Friday. “Our most ambitious project, Shankar’s ‘2.o’ shifts to January 25, 2018. It moves from earlier Diwali release to achieve world class standards in […]