The former minister, who received injuries during the attack, was immediately rushed to the Katol Civil Hospital, police said.
And possibly in all of Asia, going by his reported fee of Rs 275 crore for Thalapathy 69, his coming movie.
Lal Salaam is not a movie A Ganesh Nadar would recommend.
Celebrating the Thalaiva's birthday.
'Top actors came to me while Kabali was being shot, to ask me to cast them in at least one scene with Thalaivar -- even if it required them to clean a table on the side while Thalaivar is in the shot.' Kabali producer Kalaipuli S Thanu tries to explain the Rajinikanth phenomenon.
His next film, Kaala Karikalan, is being produced by his son-in-law, Dhanush.
'There will be significant political traction for him. But how much, we don't know yet'
Newly-crowned World chess champion D Gukesh returned to Chennai on Monday to an enthusiastic reception his fans.
In the wake of lukewarm response to his last two films Lingaa and Kochadaiyaan, T E Narasimhan and Urvi Malvania examine ways in which Rajinikanth can reclaim past glory.
'Petta response is so overwhelming and awesome.. Thank you Thalaivar fans!'
The latest updates from the film industry.
The film industry is upset with Rajinikanth's reported statement on Cauvery issue.
Kabali will co-star Radhika Apte, Prakash Raj and Kishore.
Superstar Rajinikanth's visit to Sri Lanka next month to inaugurate a housing scheme has met with opposition from pro-Tamil outfits in Chennai, who cautioned him from getting "involved" in the emotive ethnic issue.
Film folk celebrate Father's Day by posting lovely moments with their dads as well as adorable moments with their children.
'I have not denied it. We are discussing and yet to take a decision,
The film is all set to release on the Superstar's birthday.
Here's how Rajinikanth, who turns 62 today, and his film Sivaji caused mass frenzy overseas!
Tamil Nadu unit Bharatiya Janata Party president Tamilisai Soundarajan on Monday said the list of those joining the party was growing as it was the "last hope" for the nation's development and a corruption-free administration.
In a statement, he warned the media not to use his photograph or party symbol for any propaganda.
After a flurry of flops and disasters -- Tumbbad bringing in a whiff of fresh air despite being a re-release -- Devara has managed to bring audiences back to theatres.
Is this the big blockbuster of the year?
Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.
'If he goes ahead with his plan, it might work.'
In a rare sharp attack on the BJP-led Centre, Rajinikanth also asked those in power to 'resign and go' if the violence could not be crushed with an iron fist.
The Tamil star's cult status as spawned countless Chuck Norris-type jokes over the years.
Glimpses from the spectacular night.
A look at the pictures.
Reader Vipul Mittal sends in a photograph of his son Hrydayesh and his cousin Pranay with the Thalaiva.
The film will go on floors after Rajinikanth is done shooting for Robot sequel.
A look at the pictures.
Rajini said his contemporary Kamal Haasan possibly knew what that something was.
What have your favourite celebs posted on social media?
The film is slated for release in July.
At a condolence meeting, organised by the South Indian Artistes' Association for the late CM, Rajinikanth also recalled his strong statements against her during the 1996 assembly polls, which had "hurt" her.
The superstar blamed anti-social elements for the anti-Sterlite protests last week that resulted in 13 deaths in police firing, and called for a Jayalalithaa-style 'iron fist' policy to crush such people in the interest of Tamil Nadu.
A fascinating excerpt from Naman Ramachandran's Rajinikanth: The Definitive Biography charts the rise of a bus conductor named Shivaji Gaekwad to the mega-phenomenon called Rajnikanth.
The superstar was apparently finding it difficult to romance his Kochadaiyaan leading lady Deepika Padukone.
The Malaysian PM described the meeting with the veteran actor as 'warm and friendly'.
