If the 'Captain Cool' trademark goes through, it could trigger a wave of similar attempts by celebrities to trademark nicknames given to them by fans.
The mega-star had been self-isolating at his farmhouse on the outskirts of Chennai ahead of the announcement of his political party on December 31.
Divya Nair is spoilt for choice, but picks her favourite Rajini films.
'People will vote for Rajinikanth without expecting any money.'
In July, Karate Thiagarajan, former deputy mayor of Chennai and close aide of Rajinikanth, had revealed that the actor will launch his party in November, this year.
'Rajini sir has taken his daughter's break-up very badly.'
A formal decision would be made on the Chief Ministerial candidate of the NDA once the Election Commission issues the notification for the assembly elections, expected in April-May, he said, adding the strategy was part of the ongoing exercise to strengthen the BJP in the state.
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The judge who heard the divorce case adjourned the hearing to November 27, when the final verdict is most likely to be pronounced.
Indicators are that there has been little enthusiasm for Rajinikanth's entry into politics, owing possibly to his 'hide-and-seek' game over the subject since the early to mid-nineties. That was when Rajinikanth was already a superstar, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
Nothing would suit the BJP better than to let Rajinikanth be the chief minister and pretend to abide by his spiritual path while quietly consolidating its vote bank, observes Amulya Ganguli.
'I'm excited to celebrate with my team and friends. There's a little secret, though.'
Rajinikanth's style isn't his only talking point...
Superstar Rajinikanth on Friday underwent a procedure to restore blood supply to brain and he is recovering well, a hospital in Chennai that is treating him said.
Retro is probably Surya's worst film till date, notes A Ganesh Nadar.
The BCCI shared a video on their X handle capturing the players' arrival, showcasing their excitement for the match.
Are you ready for Rajinikanth's dashing look in Petta?
Vijay is counting on what was once proclaimed as his last filmi outing, Jana Nayagan, or 'People's Hero', to do the trick for him, when it releases on January 9, 2026, only months before the assembly poll, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
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'If Rajinikanth has any interest in joining politics he would tell me first.'
The team of doctors will evaluate him this afternoon and take a decision on his discharge, it added.
It's a star-studded wedding for Nayanthara and her beau of seven years, Vignesh Shivan at a five-star resort in Mahabalipuram.
Thalaiva's name and photo will appear on the logo and label of the channel.
The shooting will begin in August in Malaysia.
Rajinikanth will announce his decision by the end of this month through a video message on his Twitter handle.
The superstar's much-awaited film Kabali is set to release on July 22.
He, however said he will serve people in whatever ways he can without entering electoral politics.
The wedding festivities continue.
If you'd like to know more about Rajini the actor, Saisuresh Sivaswamy offers a wide selection.
Hours after he flagged questions among fans and Mandram functionaries as to "whether or not I am going to come to politics in future," the actor, following discussions with office-bearers said he would not join politics.
The minister's reaction came days after Rajinikanth praised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin for "managing" senior DMK leaders in the party.
Despite its minor flaws, lack of logic, and lecture-style moral narrative, Vettaiyan should be enjoyed in a theatre amid Rajini fans and their wolf whistles, endorses Divya Nair.
Rajinikanth will win the elections whenever they are held, predicts A Ganesh Nadar.
Even a phenomenon like Rajinikanth saw failures in his movie career.
A Dravidian outfit has alleged that Rajinikanth uttered a 'blatant lie' that the images of Lord Ram and Sita were taken nude in a rally held by Periyar as part of superstition eradication conference in 1971 at Salem.
Darbar's music, the direction, sets, props, the rest of the cast are all there with one single purpose: To make Rajinikanth look like the superstar he already is, says A Ganesh Nadar.
