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Rajinikanth celebrates his birthday with wife Latha, two daughters and some close friends. In the pic can be seen priests who were brought in for conducting prayers.

Truly a ‘star’ Birthday

While fans are gearing up for Rajinikanth’s birthday in a few days, the Superstar celebrated his star birthday at his Poes Garden residence.

05 Dec 2019 12:44 AM

Rajinikanth and Khushboo in 1992 film Annamalai.

Khushboo Sundar to be Rajinikanth’s leading lady?

The source also adds that the makers Sun Pictures have already initiated the talks and have made serious headway in nailing the cast.

04 Dec 2019 1:06 AM

Rajinikanth hops off politics train

Rajinikanth has more or less decided to not go ahead with his political career.

24 Nov 2019 8:27 AM

Cinematic legend Rajinikanth was given the ‘Icon of Golden Jubilee Award’ at this year’s International Film Festival of India for his contribution to the Indian cinema.

Rajinikanth honoured at IIFI

Karan Johar was chosen to give Rajini the award, and the filmmaker had nothing but praiseworthy things to say.

22 Nov 2019 1:44 AM

'In 2021, people of Tamil Nadu will 100 percent create a big wonder and marvel in politics,' Rajinikanth said in an apparent reference to the polls due in two years and possibly about a major role by him then. (Photo: File | ANI)

'In 2021, people of TN will create wonder and marvel in politics': Rajnikanth

The actor's response was to a query about an AIADMK leader insisting Rajinikanth's 'spiritual politics'.

21 Nov 2019 6:13 PM

Makkal Needhi Maiam president Kamal Haasan on Wednesday reiterated that he may join hands with actor Rajinikanth if need arises. (Photo: ANI)

Hands should join together for Tamil Nadu's sake: Kamal Haasan

Comment came a day after Haasan said that his friendship with Rajinikanth was old and hinted at joining hands with him for politics.

20 Nov 2019 2:06 PM

The two actors later went on to star in many movies, before both emerged icons. (Photo: File)

Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan hint at joining hands for TN's welfare

Incidentally, the remarks were made at an event here to mark Haasan's 60 years in the cinema industry.

20 Nov 2019 8:11 AM

Concert with political tunes

Rajini and Kamal shared a platform while celebrating Kamal’s 65th birthday and his 60 years in cinema.

20 Nov 2019 12:50 AM

Rajinikanth’s quip on Edappadi Palaniswami causes a storm

The AIADMK had a ready response to Rajini’s remarks, which the leaders interpreted as insulting their CM.

19 Nov 2019 5:52 AM

Alagiri, a former union minister, is the elder brother of MK Stalin, who is the current president of DMK. (Photo: ANI)

Rajinikanth will fill political vacuum in TN, says expelled DMK leader Alagiri

Rajinikanth had said that there was still vacuum in political leadership following deaths of Karunanidhi and Jayalalithaa.

15 Nov 2019 8:46 AM

On Monday, Mr Palaniswami hit out at Rajinikanth for his comment that there was a leadership vacuum in Tamil Nadu, saying he was just an actor and not a political leader. (Photo: File)

Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth will meet Sivaji Ganesan's fate in politics: TN CM

While no political leader claimed a vacuum, the remark came only from the actor, he had said.

13 Nov 2019 8:15 PM

No vacuum in ‘Dravidian’ TN for Rajini to fill

The BJP once again lost even more badly than in 2014 even while putting up a bigger show at the national level than already.

11 Nov 2019 12:43 AM

Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth at the Balachander statue unveiling.

Rajinikanth waxes eloquent on Kamal Haasan’s talent

Rajini admitted that he is a cinema buff and watched every other film, especially old classics on television.

10 Nov 2019 2:30 AM

Efforts being made to paint me with saffron: Rajinikanth

Thiruvalluvar (Tamil savant) will not get trapped in this saffronising, I will not get trapped either, says Rajinikanth.

09 Nov 2019 1:53 AM

Superstar Rajinikanth on Friday said the BJP has not invited him to join the party, but insisted efforts were being made to paint him with "saffron", the idealogical colour the national party is associated with. (Photo: File)

'Will not get trapped': Rajinikanth to BJP on attempts being made to saffronise him

Also, the party had posted a picture of Thiruvalluvar in saffron robes with sacred ash on his forehead.

08 Nov 2019 12:51 PM

Rajinikanth wraps Darbar

Darbar has Nayanthara cast opposite Rajini and Prateik Babbar has an important role in the film as well.

07 Oct 2019 12:46 AM

While Kamal Haasan has launched his political party and contested Lok Sabha polls, Rajinikanth is yet to take the step and launch his party. In December 2017, Rajinikanth said he will make his debut in the State Assembly elections scheduled for 2021 and contest in all the 234 constituencies. (Photo: PTI)

After Chiranjeevi's advice, ex-Cong leader announces Rajinikanth's party launch date

Suspended TN Cong member, Chidambaram's loyalist, Karate Thiagarajan claimed that Rajinikanth will launch his party in 6 months.

27 Sep 2019 3:53 PM

Rajinikanth takes a strong stand on imposing Hindi

Rajinikanth has finally voiced his opinion on the burning language issue.

19 Sep 2019 11:49 AM

‘Especially, if you impose Hindi, not just Tamil Nadu, no southern state will accept that. Many states in northern parts will also not accept that,’ he said. (Photo: PTI)

‘Can’t impose one in India’: Rajinikanth on Shah’s appeal for Hindi as common language

‘Common language not just for India but any country is good for its unity and progress,’ he also said.

18 Sep 2019 1:35 PM

Film legends reunite

Both Amitabh and Rajinikanth are busy shooting for their respective projects in the same location and are trying to catch up.

15 Sep 2019 1:17 AM

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