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
He was once Rajinikanth’s biggest competitor. A tragic injury left him paralysed. Quit films to build a Rs 3,300 crore business empire. Then, he made a comeback after 12 yearsArvind Swamy, once a popular Tamil actor, left films for business, building a Rs 3,300 crore empire. After a severe accident and years of r...
27 Apr, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth work like 'beasts', says Shruti Haasan. Actress shares 3 major similarities between the Tamil superstarsTamil cinema legends Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are reuniting on screen after nearly four decades for a film directed by Nelson Dilipkuma...
22 Mar, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Tamil superstar's 'first love' encouraged and funded his acting dreams, then disappeared. Today, he has net worth of Rs 430 croreSuperstar Rajinikanth's first love story once again grabbed the headlines. Before becoming a movie icon, Rajinikanth, then Shivaji Rao Gaik...
02 Jan, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Rajinikanth: How a mystery newcomer with just 10 minutes beside Kamal Haasan became his biggest challenger in a decadeHe stepped into cinema with barely ten minutes on screen beside Kamal Haasan, yet within years he rose from obscurity to challenge a legend...
12 Dec, 2025, 12.50 PM IST
War 2 actor started his journey with Rajinikanth, and now faces off against his ‘teacher’ in a box office battleIndependence Day brings a box office clash between Coolie and War 2. However, the lead actors of respective films, Hrithik Roshan and Rajin...
13 Aug, 2025, 01.39 PM IST
Coolie first review out: Udhayanidhi Stalin praises Rajinikanth 'power-packed' mass-entertainerRajinikanth's highly anticipated film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is set to release tomorrow, with Udhayanidhi Stalin already pra...
13 Aug, 2025, 12.30 PM IST
New world chess champion D Gukesh shares two connections with superstar Rajinikanth.18-year-old Indian chess prodigy D Gukesh has made history, becoming the youngest world chess champion by defeating China's Ding Liren. The...
13 Dec, 2024, 12.33 AM IST
Who says chess stars cannot dance? Indian grandmaster Gukesh grooves to Rajinikanth's ‘Manasilayo’ in viral videoIndian chess Grandmaster D. Gukesh has shared a video of himself dancing to the song 'Manasilayo,' featuring Rajinikanth, celebrating his r...
30 Sep, 2024, 09.14 AM IST
Chiranjeevi at 69: Megastar's turning point, a Rajinikanth connection and other interesting factsChiranjeevi, a Telugu cinema icon, celebrates his 69th birthday, marking a remarkable journey in Indian cinema. Starting with Pranam Kharee...
22 Aug, 2024, 10.13 AM IST
Nayanthara opens up about her journey in the Industry, makes big revelationsNayantara had to make concessions early in her career in exchange for certain "favours" in order to land a key part in a film.
03 Feb, 2023, 03.51 PM IST
National Award-winning film-maker KV Anand passes away at 54 due to cardiac arrestThe Tamil director's film 'Thenmavin Kombath' won the National Award for Best Cinematography.
30 Apr, 2021, 12.02 PM IST
Legendary filmmaker I V Sasi, known for 'Avalude Ravukal', passes away at 69Mammootty and Kamal Haasan were among the many stars to pay tribute to the director.
24 Oct, 2017, 04.49 PM IST
From flood relief to farmers, Rajinikanth has been a generous superstarOver the years, the superstar has often lent a helping hand.
19 Jun, 2017, 12.59 PM IST
Die-hard Rajini fans lose out to companies in race for 'Kabali' ticketsThe entry of companies and non-availability of early tickets for the public may take Rajinikanth away from the wider audience.
23 Jul, 2016, 09.00 AM IST
In Chennai, superstar Rajinikanth's shadow looms large over young & vibrant circle of startupsThose in startup ecosystem take pride in saying they grew up seeing his films & continue to draw inspiration from him during their entrepre...
31 Oct, 2015, 10.28 AM IST
Brand Rajnikant to move beyond cinemas; star to think business over film and acting careersRajnikant, the movie star who has never lent his name to any commercial activity so far, will do so for the first time with Anjana Reddy, p...
20 Jul, 2012, 01.01 AM IST