Rajinikanth: News

18 Mar 2025

Celebrity

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' wraps up shooting; release date awaited

The much-awaited action movie Coolie, starring superstar Rajinikanth, has wrapped its shoot. Production house Sun Pictures took to social media to share the news, calling it a "super wrap."

15 Mar 2025

Amazon Prime Video

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' sets record with ₹120cr Prime Video deal: Report

Amazon Prime Video has bagged the digital streaming rights of Rajinikanth's upcoming Tamil film Coolie for a whopping ₹120cr, said reports.

11 Mar 2025

Hollywood

Actor-celebrity karate coach Shihan Hussaini diagnosed with leukemia

Shihan Hussaini, the famous karate expert and actor, has been diagnosed with leukemia, a form of cancer that affects blood-forming tissues.

05 Mar 2025

Allu Arjun

Salman Khan and Atlee's film delayed by Rajinikanth's schedule

The much-anticipated collaboration between iconic Bollywood star Salman Khan and renowned director Atlee has reportedly been put on hold.

27 Feb 2025

Anirudh Ravichander

Confirmed! Pooja Hegde joins Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' for special dance number

Actor Pooja Hegde has officially joined the star-studded cast of superstar Rajinikanth and director Lokesh Kanagaraj's upcoming film, Coolie.

19 Feb 2025

Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth

'Lal Salaam': Rajinikanth-Vishnu Vishal's film finally set to stream digitally

The Tamil sports action film, Lal Salaam, featuring Rajinikanth in a special cameo with Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth, will be making its digital debut.

19 Feb 2025

Anirudh Ravichander

Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' to hit Japanese theaters on February 21

Superstar Rajinikanth's action thriller, Jailer, helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar, will be making its way to Japanese theaters on February 21.

19 Feb 2025

Lokesh Kanagaraj

Pooja Hegde might join Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' for a dance track

The much-anticipated film Coolie, featuring superstar Rajinikanth and helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is said to be contemplating the addition of actor Pooja Hegde for a special dance number.

18 Feb 2025

Allu Arjun

Janhvi Kapoor might star opposite Allu Arjun in Atlee's next

After the success of Pushpa 2, actor Allu Arjun is said to be reportedly preparing for his upcoming project with director Atlee.

12 Feb 2025

Allu Arjun

Will Allu Arjun replace Salman in Atlee's big-budget film

Director Atlee's upcoming mega-budget action drama is said to be in financial trouble as its budget continues to rise.

11 Feb 2025

Atlee

Salman Khan-Atlee's ₹500cr film 'A6' shelved?

Director Atlee is said to be gearing up for a high-budget film, tentatively titled A6, with Salman Khan and possibly co-starring Rajinikanth.

15 Jan 2025

Akshay Kumar

Salman's 'Sikandar' tops IMDb's Most Anticipated Films of 2025

The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) has revealed its list of the most anticipated Indian films of 2025, and Salman Khan has shown everyone who is the boss.

13 Jan 2025

Tamil Cinema

Rajinikanth's 'Baashha' to return to theaters in 4K after 30yrs

The iconic Tamil film Baashha, starring superstar Rajinikanth and actor Nagma, will be returning to cinemas on its 30th anniversary.

28 Dec 2024

Anirudh Ravichander

Srinidhi Shetty to star in Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2': Report

Kannada actor Srinidhi Shetty, who shot to fame with her role in the KGF franchise, is reportedly set to join the cast of Kollywood superstar Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, reported 123Telugu.

24 Dec 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

How Varun Dhawan channeled Rajinikanth for 'Baby John'

Bollywood star Varun Dhawan is all set to woo audiences with his upcoming Christmas release, Baby John.

20 Dec 2024

Upcoming Movies

'Jailer 2': Rajinikanth-Nelson's film to start filming in March

Superstar Rajinikanth and director Nelson Dilipkumar will start shooting for their next movie Jailer 2 in March 2025, industry tracker Manobala Vijayabalan reported.

12 Dec 2024

Anirudh Ravichander

Watch: Rajinikanth grooves to 'Chikitu Vibe' in stylish 'Coolie' promo

As superstar Rajinikanth celebrated his 74th birthday on Thursday, the makers of his upcoming Tamil action thriller, Coolie, released a special glimpse of the film.

08 Dec 2024

Aamir Khan

Aamir to soon shoot for Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' in Jaipur: Report

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is reportedly joining the cast of the much-anticipated Tamil film Coolie, which stars superstar Rajinikanth.

03 Dec 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Tamil film producers seek 3-day ban on movie reviews post-release

The Tamil Film Active Producers Association (TFAPA) has moved the Madras High Court with a writ petition, calling for a three-day ban on movie reviews after their theatrical release.

01 Dec 2024

Mani Ratnam

Rajinikanth-Mani Ratnam to reunite for 'Thalaivar 173': Report

Legendary actor Rajinikanth and acclaimed director Mani Ratnam will reportedly join hands for a new project after three decades, reported 123Telugu.

28 Nov 2024

Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth

When Dhanush denied dating Aishwaryaa; thanked media for their marriage

Tamil actor Dhanush and director Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth have officially parted ways after 20 years of marriage, the Chennai Family Welfare Court confirmed.

28 Nov 2024

Upcoming Movies

'Jailer 2': Rajinikanth's first look coming on December 12

Superstar Rajinikanth is all set to turn 74 on December 12, and the makers of his upcoming film Jailer 2 have apparently planned a special treat for fans.

22 Nov 2024

Atlee

Salman Khan-Atlee's next is an epic reincarnation drama: Report

Salman Khan and director Atlee are said to be teaming up for an ambitious project, tentatively titled A6.

21 Nov 2024

Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth

Aishwaryaa-Dhanush end reconciliation rumors; final decree set for November 27

Putting all rumors of reconciliation to rest, Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth and Dhanush have confirmed their divorce in a Chennai court.

06 Nov 2024

Aamir Khan

When is Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' hitting theaters? Director Lokesh Kanagaraj reveals

The much-anticipated film Coolie, starring superstar Rajinikanth, is currently being shot in Chennai.

31 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'Vettaiyan' to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on this date

The Tamil action-drama Vettaiyan, starring superstars Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, will premiere globally on Amazon Prime Video on November 8.

31 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Box office: 'Vettaiyan' nears ₹150cr mark after 21 days

Rajinikanth's latest action drama, Vettaiyan, has reportedly grossed ₹251.1cr worldwide in its first 21 days of release.

30 Oct 2024

Box Office

'Vettaiyan' remains steady; collects ₹145.75cr in 20 days

The multi-lingual film Vettaiyan, directed by TJ Gnanavel and produced by Lyca Productions, continues to hold strong at the box office.

29 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' maintains pace; collects ₹145cr after Day 19

The Tamil action-drama Vettaiyan, starring Rajinikanth, has crossed the ₹145cr mark at the Indian box office on its 19th day of release.

28 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' maintains pace; collects ₹144.75 crore in 18 days

The Tamil film Vettaiyan, directed by TJ Gnanavel and starring Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Dushara Vijayan, and Ritika Singh in key roles has been doing well at the box office since its release.

27 Oct 2024

Box Office Collection

Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' shows growth; nears ₹145cr mark

Rajinikanth's latest action drama, Vettaiyan, has witnessed a spike in its box office collection on its third Saturday.

26 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Rajinikanth-Amitabh's 'Vettaiyan' likely to cross ₹145cr mark soon

The investigative thriller Vettaiyan, which marks the cinematic reunion of legendary actors Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan after nearly three decades, has been struggling at the box office.

26 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'Do Patti,' 'Thangalaan': Celebrate Diwali with these top OTT releases

As the festive season of Diwali unfolds, movie buffs are being treated to a double bonanza of blockbuster movies in theaters and an exciting lineup of OTT releases.

25 Oct 2024

Amazon Prime Video

Missed 'Vettaiyan'? Catch Rajinikanth-Amitabh Bachchan's film on this OTT platform

Superstar Rajinikanth's latest blockbuster, Vettaiyan, is reportedly headed for an OTT release on Amazon Prime Video.

25 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'Vettaiyan' keeps falling; rakes in ₹141.5cr in 15 days

The star-studded film Vettaiyan, directed by TJ Gnanavel and produced by Lyca Productions, has been doing well at the box office since its release.

24 Oct 2024

Adivi Sesh

Shruti Haasan backs out of 'Dacoit,' 'Chennai Story': Here's why

South sensation Shruti Haasan has reportedly backed out of her upcoming films, Dacoit: A Love Story and Chennai Story.

24 Oct 2024

Box Office

Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' is steady; collects ₹140cr in 14 days

Despite a dip in earnings, Rajinikanth and Fahadh Faasil-starrer Vettaiyan continues to remain strong at the box office.

23 Oct 2024

Box Office

'Vettaiyan' falls further; collects ₹138.3cr in 13 days

The investigative action drama Vettaiyan, starring Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, has seen a dip in earnings post its first week.

22 Oct 2024

Amazon Prime Video

When, where to watch Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' on OTT

The Tamil action crime drama Vettaiyan, featuring Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, will make its digital debut on Amazon Prime Video. While the destination was known, now we have a hint of the date.

22 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

'Vettaiyan' struggles to maintain momentum; collects ₹136.45cr after Day 12

The Tamil film Vettaiyan, starring Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, is having a tough time at the box office. Despite a strong opening of ₹31.7 crore, the film's earnings started to dip after its first four days in theaters.

21 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' maintains pace; collects ₹134.25cr after Day 11

The action crime drama Vettaiyan, starring Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, has been struggling with its box office numbers since its release on October 10.

20 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'Vettaiyan' maintains pace; collects nearly ₹130cr after 10 days

Rajinikanth's latest film Vettaiyan witnessed a significant jump in its box office collection on the second Saturday.

19 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Box office: Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' nears ₹130cr mark

Rajinikanth's latest film, Vettaiyan, has concluded its first week at the box office with a total collection of approximately ₹122.15cr nett.

18 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'Vettaiyan' struggles on weekdays; collects ₹122cr by Day 8

The action drama Vettaiyan, directed by TJ Gnanavel and starring Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, has witnessed a massive drop in ticket sales after its release.

17 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' might get a prequel: Director drops hint

TJ Gnanavel, the director of the recent blockbuster Vettaiyan, has expressed his interest in making a prequel to the film.

17 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'Vettaiyan' is slow yet steady; collects ₹119cr in 7 days

Rajinikanth's latest film, Vettaiyan, has taken the box office by storm since its release on October 10. However, its pace slackened over the week.

16 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'Vettaiyan' struggles at box office; collects ₹114.6cr after Day 6

The action crime drama Vettaiyan, starring Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, has witnessed a major dip in box office earnings on its sixth day of release.

15 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' witnesses significant drop; still collects ₹5.25cr on Monday

The Tamil film Vettaiyan, featuring Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, has witnessed a major drop in box office numbers on its first Monday.

14 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' is untouchable; crosses ₹100cr mark in opening weekend!

The Tamil film Vettaiyan, featuring Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan, has crossed the ₹100cr club at the box office within its first weekend of release.

14 Oct 2024

Alia Bhatt

'Jigra' is slow but steady; collects ₹17cr in 3 days

Alia Bhatt's action-packed film Jigra has displayed remarkable resilience at the box office, despite facing competition from other releases over the Dussehra weekend.

13 Oct 2024

Box Office

It's happening! Lokesh Kanagaraj confirms standalone Rolex film

Acclaimed filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj has announced his plans to develop a standalone film featuring the character Rolex, played by Suriya.

13 Oct 2024

Aamir Khan

Aamir to shoot for cameo in Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' next week

Bollywood megastar Aamir Khan is all set to begin shooting for his role in the upcoming movie Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.

13 Oct 2024

Anirudh Ravichander

AR Rahman-Shankar to reunite after 6 years for 'Velpari': Report

Acclaimed music composer AR Rahman will reportedly once again join hands with director S Shankar for the upcoming period film, Velpari, reported OTTPlay.

13 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' inches closer to ₹100cr mark!

Rajinikanth's latest film, Vettaiyan, directed by TJ Gnanavel and co-starring Amitabh Bachchan, has shown a remarkable performance at the box office.

12 Oct 2024

Box Office

Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' crosses ₹50 crore mark in 2 days!

Despite witnessing a drop in earnings, the Tamil film Vettaiyan, featuring Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, and Fahadh Faasil, has crossed the ₹50 crore mark within two days of its release.

11 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

A Polish rendition of 'Madhushala' makes Big B's birthday unforgettable!

Indian cinema icon, Amitabh Bachchan, celebrated his 82nd birthday on Friday (October 11) with a special tribute from Wroclaw, Poland.

11 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' begins with a bang, collects ₹30cr on Day-1

The much-anticipated film Vettaiyan, starring superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, has taken a strong start at the box office.

10 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Where to stream Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' after its theatrical run

The much-anticipated film Vettaiyan, starring superstar Rajinikanth, was released theatrically on Thursday (October 10).

10 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'Vettaiyan' salary: How much did Rajinikanth, Amitabh, and others make

The much-awaited film Vettaiyan, directed by TJ Gnanavel and starring superstar Rajinikanth, is all set to hit theaters on Thursday (October 10).

09 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'Jigra,' 'Vettaiyan': Don't miss these major releases of Dussehra 2024

Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, will be celebrated on Saturday, October 12 this year. The festival, which celebrates Lord Rama's victory over Ravana, will also see the release of several much-awaited films.

08 Oct 2024

Dhanush

Dhanush, Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth miss divorce hearing; new date announced

The ongoing divorce proceedings of actor Dhanush and superstar Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth have hit a roadblock as both parties failed to appear before the Chennai Family Court.

08 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Harman Baweja acquires Hindi distribution rights of Rajinikanth-Amitabh's 'Vettaiyan'

Actor-producer Harman Baweja is over the moon to be distributing the Hindi version of the much-anticipated film Vettaiyan.

07 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Rajinikanth's 'Vettaiyan' eyes massive opening; current collection stands at ₹8cr

The much-awaited film Vettaiyan, which stars superstar Rajinikanth and Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, will hit the screens on Thursday, October 10.

04 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Rajinikanth discharged from hospital after heart procedure

Veteran actor Rajinikanth, who was hospitalized on September 30 for a cardiac procedure, has been discharged and is now recuperating at his Poes Garden residence in Chennai.

03 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'Vettaiyan': Runtime, certification, and full cast details revealed

The much-anticipated action-drama flick Vettaiyan, featuring superstar Rajinikanth, is all set to hit the screens on October 10.

02 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

'Vettaiyan' trailer: Rajinikanth's magnetic presence, action scenes steal the show

The highly anticipated trailer of superstar Rajinikanth's forthcoming film, Vettaiyan, was unveiled on Wednesday. The trailer, released at 5:00pm IST, presents the actor in his signature powerful and charismatic avatar.

02 Oct 2024

Apollo Hospitals

Rajinikanth hospitalized: PM Modi, Kamal Haasan, Vijay wish speedy recovery

Superstar Rajinikanth was admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Chennai on Monday evening due to a swelling in the main blood vessel (aorta) leaving his heart.

01 Oct 2024

Amitabh Bachchan

Rajinikanth was admitted due to swelling in aorta, reveals hospital

Tamil cinema icon Rajinikanth was admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Chennai on Monday evening after reportedly experiencing stomach pain.

01 Oct 2024

Atlee

Rajinikanth may replace Kamal Haasan in Atlee's actioner with Salman

Director Atlee's upcoming mega-action film, which was initially reported to have Kamal Haasan and Salman Khan locking horns, has been creating quite a buzz since day one.

01 Oct 2024

Aamir Khan

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' to Aamir Khan film: Lokesh Kanagaraj's exciting slate

Acclaimed director Lokesh Kanagaraj, who made waves with his debut feature Maanagaram and several successful films, is gearing up for an exciting lineup of projects.

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