Rajinikanth: News

24 Oct 2021

Entertainment

This is what Rajinikanth tweeted before receiving Dadasaheb Phalke Award

In April this year, the former Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar had announced the government was going to confer the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award upon superstar Rajinikanth.

05 Oct 2021

Entertainment

'Annaatthe Annaatthe' review: Last Rajinikanth, SP Balasubrahmanyam collaboration is powerful

Makers dropped the first song from Rajinikanth's much-anticipated Diwali release Annaatthe.

14 Aug 2021

Diwali

Abhimanyu Singh joins the cast of Rajinikanth-starrer 'Annaatthe'

Actor Abhimanyu Singh is set to feature in megastar Rajinikanth's upcoming movie Annaatthe, the production banner Sun Pictures announced on Saturday.

12 Aug 2021

Kamal Haasan

World Elephant Day: Movies where the cute jumbos are important

Elephants are extremely important for maintaining nature's balance, and to raise awareness about them, we have the World Elephant Day.

12 Jul 2021

Tamil Nadu

Rajinikanth dissolves RMM; says 'no intention to get into politics'

Ending speculation about his entry into politics, superstar Rajinikanth on Monday dissolved the Rajini Makkal Mandram, which was viewed as a precursor for his political party.

17 Apr 2021

AR Rahman

Tamil actor Vivekh passes away at 59, celebrities offer condolences

Popular Tamil actor-comedian Vivekh passed away on Saturday after suffering a massive heart attack on Friday. He was 59.

01 Apr 2021

Celebrity

Rajinikanth awarded the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award; PM congratulates 'Thalaiva'

The 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award has been conferred upon superstar Rajinikanth.

29 Dec 2020

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Rajinikanth scraps plan to enter politics citing bad health

In a shocking twist, superstar Rajinikanth, who was all set to launch his political party, has now stepped back citing health issues.

26 Dec 2020

Tamil Nadu

Superstar Rajinikanth is progressing well, say hospital authorities

Actor and politician Rajinikanth, who was admitted to a hospital yesterday over "severe fluctuations" in his blood pressure, is now progressing well, said the hospital authorities in a medical bulletin.

25 Dec 2020

Apollo Hospitals

Rajinikanth hospitalized after blood pressure fluctuations, tested coronavirus negative earlier

One of the most famous icons of the Indian film industry, Rajinikanth, was on Friday admitted to a hospital of the Apollo Group in Hyderabad after his blood pressure showed severe fluctuations.

23 Dec 2020

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Rajinikanth-starrer 'Annaatthe's shoot halted after crew members test COVID-19 positive

The shooting for superstar Rajinikanth-starrer upcoming movie Annaatthe has been suspended after four crew members tested positive for the novel coronavirus on the film's sets.

Rajinikanth summoned by judicial commission probing 2018 anti-Sterlite protests

Superstar Rajinikanth has been summoned before a judicial commission probing the case of police firing during the 2018 anti-Sterlite protest in Thoothukudi (Tuticorin).

03 Dec 2020

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Rajinikanth to launch political party ahead of 2021 TN elections

After years of leaving his supporters waiting, Tamil superstar Rajinikanth announced on Thursday that he will be launching his political party.

29 Oct 2020

Tamil Nadu

Rajinikanth denies releasing letter on quitting politics; confirms poor health

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth on Thursday clarified that a recently viral letter was not written by him as previously rumored.

26 Sep 2020

Chennai

SP Balasubrahmanyam's funeral held with police honors

Legendary singer SP Balasubrahmanyam's last rites were held in Chennai on Saturday afternoon along with a 72-gun salute by the Tamil Nadu Police.

31 Aug 2020

Narendra Modi

New 'Into The Wild' teaser features Akshay and "elephant-poop tea"

A fresh teaser of the upcoming special episode of Bear Grylls's Into The Wild featuring Bollywood star Akshay Kumar is now out.

12 Mar 2020

Tamil Nadu

Rajinikanth says he never wanted to be Tamil Nadu's CM

Superstar Rajinikanth on Thursday announced that he never wanted to be the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu but wants to bring change in the political discourse.

19 Feb 2020

Narendra Modi

Bear Grylls teases motion poster of special episode with Rajinikanth

Thalaiva is all set to make his television debut.

02 Feb 2020

Prateik Babbar

'Darbar' distributors seek compensation for losses from Rajinikanth

Veteran Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's latest film Darbar, which released earlier this year, has become a rare film of the 69-year-old actor to be declared a box-office debacle.

18 Sep 2019

India

Rajinikanth supports Shah's 'one language' policy, but explains the problem

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stoked a controversy on Hindi Diwas last week when he batted for "imposing" Hindi in the country, saying it will bolster unity.

05 Sep 2019

London

Rajinikanth's son-in-law Vishagan's passport, money get stolen enroute to London

In a shocking turn of events, megastar Rajinikanth's son-in-law Vishagan Vanangamudi lost his passport and money while on his way to London.

01 Jul 2019

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Amid water crisis, Rajinikanth's daughter shares pool pictures with son

Superstar Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth had to pull down a couple of photos she clicked with her son, Ved, which showed them enjoying in a swimming pool.

02 Apr 2019

Chennai

Tamil director, who gave superstar Rajinikanth career breakthrough, passes away

Veteran filmmaker J Mahendran, known for infusing realism in Tamil cinema and for giving superstar Rajinikanth his career breakthrough with Mullum Malarum, died in Chennai today.

10 Mar 2019

Tamil Nadu

Rajinikanth says he won't contest Tamil Nadu Assembly bypoll

Top film star Rajinikanth today announced that he would not contest in the by-elections to 21 seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly, nearly a month after declaring that his target was only the Assembly election.

17 Feb 2019

Chennai

Soundarya-Vishagan's love-laden honeymoon pictures are dreamy

Earlier this week megastar Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya tied the knot with businessman-cum-actor Vishagan Vanangamudi in a lavish ceremony in Chennai.

17 Feb 2019

Tamil Nadu

Superstar-turned-politician Rajinikanth won't contest Lok Sabha elections

Superstar Rajinikanth, who took the plunge into politics last year, clarified on Sunday he would not contest the upcoming general elections.

11 Feb 2019

Chennai

Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya gets married to Vishagan (see pics)

2018 witnessed some of the most glamorous celebrity weddings including Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas, Isha Ambani-Anand Piramal.

10 Feb 2019

Ashwin Ramkumar

Rajinikanth grooves to 'Muthu' songs in daughter's mehendi ceremony

Rajinikanth's younger daughter Soundarya and businessman-turned-actor Vishagan Vanangamudi are gearing up for their grand wedding on February 11.

09 Feb 2019

Tamil Nadu

Rajinikanth's daughter's wedding ceremonies begin: Details here

Megastar Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya is all set to tie the knot with businessman Vishagan Vanangamudi on February 11.

07 Feb 2019

Tamil Nadu

Rajinikanth's daughter to get married on February 11: Details here

Megastar Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya is all set to tie the knot with actor-businessman Vishagan Vanangamudi this month.

04 Dec 2018

Akshay Kumar

Was Akshay's '2.0' character Pakshi Rajan inspired by this man

Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar-starrer 2.0, which was released last week, has so far been receiving mixed responses from the critics.

30 Nov 2018

India

Here's how much Rajinikanth-Akshay's '2.0' earned on opening day

2.0 is a mega-budget movie, costing nearly Rs. 500 crore and is considered to be among the most expensive Indian films ever made. Starring Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar and directed by Shankar, the movie faced a potential problem when active piracy site TamilRockers leaked it hours after release.

29 Nov 2018

Madras High Court

Rajinikanth's '2.0' movie leaked hours after its release

Rajinikanth's hyped movie 2.0 has hit the theaters today, to the great joy and excitement of fans.

29 Nov 2018

Tamil Nadu

#BoxOfficePredictions: '2.0' might beat 'Thugs of Hindostan' opening, say experts

2.0 is the upcoming mega-budget movie starring Akshay Kumar and Rajinikanth. It releases on November 29, 2018.

28 Nov 2018

Akshay Kumar

South industry more punctual, professional than Bollywood: Akshay Kumar

Akshay Kumar says working in the Rajinikanth-starrer 2.0 was a learning experience for him as he realized that the south industry is not only more punctual but also more professional than Bollywood.

13 Nov 2018

West Bengal

Rajinikanth says Modi stronger than 10 persons aligning against him

Veteran actor Rajinikanth today, while speaking to reporters in Chennai, virtually threw his weight behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the latter was "stronger" than "10 persons" aligning against him.

03 Nov 2018

Akshay Kumar

#2Point0Trailer: It's massive, Rajinikanth and Akshay in their best forms

Bring Rajinikanth, the megastar idolized by millions, and Akshay Kumar, the superstar adored by an equal number, and you are sure to get something which is massive in every sense.

13 Sep 2018

Akshay Kumar

#2Point0Teaser: Rajinikanth as Chitti, Akshay as Crow Man

Finally, the wait is over! The auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi has brought with it the release of the much-awaited teaser of Rajinikanth-Akshay Kumar starrer '2.0'.