How cinema continues to shape south Indian politicsThe intersection of South Indian cinema and politics is a saga that dates back decades. Iconic figures like M.G. Ramachandran and Nandamuri...
10 May, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
From reel to reality: Jana Nayagan star Pooja Hegde 'predicted' Vijay's historic win before the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections results. Actor's reaction goes viralActor Vijay's political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, made a huge impact in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Vijay secured victories i...
06 May, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
Jailer 2 OTT release details: Where to watch Rajinikanth’s blockbuster sequel online after its theatrical run? Tamil movie lands record-breaking streaming dealJailer 2, starring Rajinikanth, has secured a record-breaking OTT deal, surpassing its predecessor. The highly anticipated sequel sees the ...
19 Apr, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
Rajinikanth and 'Vikram' director Lokesh Kanagaraj join hands for a new projectSuperstar Rajinikanth and filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj will collaborate on their first film, according to production house Sun Pictures. The ...
11 Sep, 2023, 12.17 PM IST
Rajinikanth turns his party into a welfare organisationHe also dissolved the Rajini Makkal Mandram (RMM), the organisation of fan clubs that has been acting as a precursor to his political party.
13 Jul, 2021, 08.14 AM IST
Rajinikanth resurrects fan club, dissolves political outfitThe actor's fan club -- Rajinikanth Fans Welfare Mandram was converted into Rajini Makkal Mandram, a political outfit, when he had announce...
12 Jul, 2021, 12.52 PM IST
After Rajinikanth quits politics, his political advisor follows suitRajinikanth was earlier expected to launch a political party in January 2021. The megastar's political advisor Tamilaruvi Manian had said t...
30 Dec, 2020, 11.54 AM IST
Actor Rajinikanth calls off political plunge citing health concernsDischarged from a Hyderabad hospital on Sunday after being treated for blood pressure fluctuations, the top actor expressed fears over thos...
29 Dec, 2020, 03.22 PM IST
Rajinikanth has 'gurukripa', is a man of his word, says his elder brother Sathyanarayana Rao"We hadn't met for quite some time.He came last night and left this morning for Chennai after spending some good time," 77-year-old Rao tol...
07 Dec, 2020, 05.02 PM IST
Rajinikanth seeks brother's blessings before taking political plunge'Thalaivar' (meaning leader), as the southern superstar is fondly addressed by fans, had been mulling political entry for many years.
07 Dec, 2020, 04.05 PM IST
Rajinikanth roots for 'upsurge' among Tamil Nadu people to enter politics"I never aspired to become Chief Minister, not even in my dreams,"said Rajinikanth. He said he could not imagine himself sitting in the leg...
12 Mar, 2020, 04.58 PM IST
AIADMK continues to ridicule Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth“Zero plus zero is equal to zero,” revenue and disaster management minister R B Udhayakumar remarked in response to a question pertaining t...
21 Nov, 2019, 03.04 PM IST
Rajinikanth's political party likely by year-endPeople aware of Rajinikanth’s plans believe the actor is focussed more on state elections.
24 Sep, 2018, 10.38 PM IST
Rajinikanth enters politics, Big B, Kamal Haasan wish him luckThe 67-year-old superstar today announced that will launch his own party.
31 Dec, 2017, 12.23 PM IST
Rajinikanth announces entry into politics to provide 'honest and transparent' alternativeRajnikanth said his party would contest in all 234 constituencies in the next Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
31 Dec, 2017, 10.51 AM IST
Not entering politics for money or power: RajinikanthHe categorically said that he was not entering politics for money or power, but to serve people and revive democratic values.
31 Dec, 2017, 09.25 AM IST
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth in party's good books; will welcome him: BJP"Rajinikanth announced Rs 1 cr help when our great Vajpayeeji announced interlinking of rivers. We will welcome him," said Soundararajan
26 Aug, 2014, 05.59 PM IST