"The whole idea of us coming together was to create something that would satisfy his fans. After all, he hasn't been seen in any film for year -- his last release was during the last Pongal," Darbar director A R Murugadoss tells Subhash K Jha.
As Rajinikanth turns 69 on December 12, his family and friends took to social media to wish him. They posted pictures of the superstar and wrote touching notes.
Megastar Rajinikanth turns 70 on December 12.
Mary Kom was felicitated by superstar Rajinikanth
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'I broke into Hindi cinema with Tere Mere Sapne and the song Aankh Mare become a big hit.' 'And now that song has become a rage again in Simmba.'
Kannada film Rajni Kantha doesn't offer much by way or story.
On the Superstar's birthday, authors P C Balasubramaniam and Ram N Ramakrishnan explain why they chose to write a book on Rajinikanth.
The clarification was issued through an advertisement in local dailies after facing political backlash, including from parties perceived close to the government.
Rajinikanth is back to what he does best!
Rajinikanth and Kamalahaasan's new generation movies of the twenty-first century may make bigger money than their earlier films but leave behind a lesser impact. That would make the difference between their success and failure as politicians, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
Rajini Murugan, Tharai Thappattai, Kathakali, Gethu...
Thalaiva's name and photo will appear on the logo and label of the channel.
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.
Vishnu Vishal is his name. And he used to be a cricketer before he became an actor.
Rajinikanth fans throng Chennai theatres to catch his latest film Lingaa.
'I can never define what kind of an actor I am; all I know is I have to remain focused and imbibe whatever role is offered to me,' Bobby Simha tells Praveen Sundaram.
Saisuresh Sivaswamy is watching the noon show at Mumbai's Arora theatre, known for catering to Rajini fans, and making a mega celebration of all his releases.
Rajinikanth, Pran, Shashi Kapoor join the entire film industry as they attend the Big B's 70th birthday party.
Terrorists have stepped up attacks in the Kashmir valley over the past week.
In many ways, Kaala sets a fine example of a leader who inspires his team and never gives up on them.
The film will go on floors after Rajinikanth is done shooting for Robot sequel.
He, however said he will serve people in whatever ways he can without entering electoral politics.
Today, when one Kamalahaasan launches a new political outfit, vowing to cleanse Tamil Nadu polity and political administration of corruption, mal-governance and non-governance, he is pitted not only against Rajini with his commitment to 'spiritual politics', he is also pitted against the real 'Lotus' in Tamil Nadu politics, representing the ruling BJP at the Centre, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
Dubbing as 'farcical' the time of 15 days given by Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala to Yeddyurappa to prove his majority, the Tamil superstar, who is set to enter politics, said that it should not have been done.
Rajinikanth will announce his decision by the end of this month through a video message on his Twitter handle.
'He should not have said that he will contest irrespective of his health four weeks ago.'
A top up insurance would cost far lesser than a fresh insurance policy for a higher sum insured
'I always believed films don't have any language.'
Its double bonanza for Rajinikanth fans as his newest film releases on his 64th birthday.
Despite the technological hype, it is still extremely tough to connect with the virtual characters, especially Rajinikanth, whose larger-than-life persona cannot be captured by any path-breaking technology
'Kaala's sin is not that it is presented as a mouthpiece for its director Pa Ranjith's political viewpoints, but that it makes a travesty of them.' 'Ranjith turns Marx into merchandise, all the while functioning as a hired hand for Brand Rajinikanth,' points out Sreehari Nair.
Set in the backdrop of the Sri Lankan Civil War, Santosh Sivan's Inam brings to light the plight of the thousands of hapless Lankan Tamils, who were caught in the crossfire between the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam) and the Sri Lankan government.
Also present at Soundarya's reception: Tamil Nadu CM, deputy CM, ministers, other powerful politicians and, of course, movie stars...
Glimpses from the spectacular night.
The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.
Looking at the red carpet star arrivals of the Kochadaiiyaan trailer launch.
Is there an Aishwarya cameo in 2.0? Who was the first choice for Akshay's role?
