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Bachchan, Rajinikanth reunite: A study in contrasting star journeys

Bachchan has endorsed too many products and services to list here. Rajini has hardly endorsed anything, though brands plan fancy things around his movie releases

Bachchan, Rajinikanth reunite: A study in contrasting star journeys
Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 11:59 PM IST

Rajinikanth-starrer Vettaiyan released today, Prime Video buys OTT rights

The Tamil film Vettaiyan was released today (Oct 10). Under the direction of TJ Gnanavel, it features Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, and Rana in lead roles

Rajinikanth-starrer Vettaiyan released today, Prime Video buys OTT rights
Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 4:35 PM IST

Vijay's Meteoric Rise: Comparing Thalapathy's stardom with Rajnikanth, SRK

Mass following led to Vijay's rise as India's highest paid actor, so why is he not seen much in ads?

Vijay's Meteoric Rise: Comparing Thalapathy's stardom with Rajnikanth, SRK
Updated On : 20 Sep 2024 | 11:27 PM IST

Shah Rukh Khan is India's richest actor, Salman Khan follows close behind

Forbes has recently published its list of India's highest-paid Bollywood actors, with Shah Rukh Khan leading the pack, followed closely by his actor Salman Khan

Shah Rukh Khan is India's richest actor, Salman Khan follows close behind
Updated On : 19 Jun 2024 | 2:20 PM IST

Happy B'day Rajinikanth: From Amitabh to Dhanush, stars wish Thalaivar

Superstar Rajinikanth is celebrating his 73rd birthday today, December 12. On this special day, Dhanush and a number of celebrities and fans took to social media to wish him

Happy B'day Rajinikanth: From Amitabh to Dhanush, stars wish Thalaivar
Updated On : 12 Dec 2023 | 2:28 PM IST

India vs NZ semi-final: Celebs guest list for the ICC World Cup 2023 today

Superstar Rajinikanth and former footballer David Beckham are among the guests at the Wankhede stadium to attend the India vs New Zealand semi-final clash today

India vs NZ semi-final: Celebs guest list for the ICC World Cup 2023 today
Updated On : 16 Nov 2023 | 1:48 PM IST

Actor Rajinikanth to visit Ayodhya on August 20, meet UP CM Adityanath

On Saturday, Rajinikanth hosted the screening of his latest release 'Jailer' in Lucknow. UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya attended the screening

Actor Rajinikanth to visit Ayodhya on August 20, meet UP CM Adityanath
Updated On : 19 Aug 2023 | 5:23 PM IST

Stalin turns 69: PM Modi, Rajinikanth, Omar Abdullah extend birthday wishes

Earlier, Stalin paid tributes to late Dravidian stalwarts E V Ramasamy Periar, C N Annadurai (DMK founder) and his father M Karunanidhi on his birthday

Stalin turns 69: PM Modi, Rajinikanth, Omar Abdullah extend birthday wishes
Updated On : 01 Mar 2022 | 1:56 PM IST

Rajinikanth to be conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Award tomorrow

The news was first announced by BJP Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Javadekar in April, this year.

Rajinikanth to be conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Award tomorrow
Updated On : 24 Oct 2021 | 5:51 PM IST

Rajnikanth dissolves Rajini Makkal Mandram, shuts door on political entry

Rajnikanth on Monday dissolved the Rajini Makkal Mandram (RMM), which was formed as a precursor to his political launch, and said that he does not have plans to enter politics in the future.Rajinikanth made the announcement after meeting office bearers of RMM and fans at Chennai Kodambakkam Ragavendra Hall."I thank all Rajini Makkal Mandram office bearer and fans. After my decision not to enter politics there was a question about Rajinikanth Makkal Mandram, it's my duty to clarify," he said in a statement.Rajinikanth further said that the office-bearers of the RMM will continue to be part of the Rajinikanth Fan Club Association that will involve itself in public service."Due to circumstances, we couldn't achieve what we thought. I have no intention of joining politics in the future. So, I have decided to dissolve the Rajini Makkal Mandram. The office-bearers of the Rajinikanth Makkal Mandram would continue to be part of Rajinikanth Fan Club Association that will involve itself in ...

Rajnikanth dissolves Rajini Makkal Mandram, shuts door on political entry
Updated On : 12 Jul 2021 | 3:32 PM IST

Tamil Nadu polls: Rajinikanth casts vote in Stella Maris as voting begins

Rajinikanth cast his vote on Tuesday at a polling booth in Stella Maris of Tamil Nadu's Thousand Lights constituency

Tamil Nadu polls: Rajinikanth casts vote in Stella Maris as voting begins
Updated On : 06 Apr 2021 | 8:47 AM IST

Assembly elections to cabinet reshuffle: Action-packed 2021 for govt, Oppn

This year wasn't exactly politically quiet, but the next promises to be far more intense with assembly elections, poll preparation and data protection on the cards

Assembly elections to cabinet reshuffle: Action-packed 2021 for govt, Oppn
Updated On : 26 Dec 2020 | 6:10 AM IST

Actor Rajininkath to launch political party in Jan, to announce date in Dec

The iconic actor said the exact date of the launch will be announced on December 31

Actor Rajininkath to launch political party in Jan, to announce date in Dec
Updated On : 04 Dec 2020 | 12:02 AM IST

Rajinikanth pays property tax, says rushing to court was a mistake

Rajinikanth paid Rs 6.56 lakh property tax for his marriage hall and said an appeal should have been made to the city corporation and the "mistake" of rushing to court could have been avoided

Rajinikanth pays property tax, says rushing to court was a mistake
Updated On : 15 Oct 2020 | 3:43 PM IST

Letter to BS: Politics demands conviction, Rajnikanth is yet to show it

Rajnikanth's decision of not being in the race for chief ministership will, in all likelihood, affect the electoral prospects of his political party whenever it is launched

Letter to BS: Politics demands conviction, Rajnikanth is yet to show it
Updated On : 15 Mar 2020 | 9:59 PM IST

Rajnikanth all set to launch his party ahead of elections in 2021, finally

Rajnikanth has been conducting back-to-back meetings with his fans' associations in Chennai and working towards an April launch.

Rajnikanth all set to launch his party ahead of elections in 2021, finally
Updated On : 09 Mar 2020 | 10:15 PM IST

Sorry, I will not apologise: Rajinikanth amid Periyar rally remark row

The top actor said the idols of Lord Ram and Sita were taken out without dress and the deities also featured a garland of sandals in a rally led by late Periyar

Sorry, I will not apologise: Rajinikanth amid Periyar rally remark row
Updated On : 21 Jan 2020 | 12:01 PM IST

From Airtel to SpiceJet: Brands gather around for the Rajini stardust

Airtel, Bookmyshow, SpiceJet, Cadbury and several other brands have hitched their wagons onto the superstar's upcoming cop thriller Darbar

From Airtel to SpiceJet: Brands gather around for the Rajini stardust
Updated On : 07 Jan 2020 | 11:01 PM IST

Citizenship Act: Mayawati emerges as a peacenik amid violent protests

The Dalit czarina stressed that being "a disciplined party that espoused constitutional values" BSP workers would not hit the road against the CAA

Citizenship Act: Mayawati emerges as a peacenik amid violent protests
Updated On : 22 Dec 2019 | 10:22 PM IST

Letter to BS: Grab your popcorn! Rajini, Haasan slug it out to create niche

Haasan has his own ideology and if Rajinikanth joins him won't there be a clash between ideology and principles?

Letter to BS: Grab your popcorn! Rajini, Haasan slug it out to create niche
Updated On : 20 Nov 2019 | 9:38 PM IST