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.
'With passage of time, Kamal did move away from the humdrum of commercial cinema, using it only as a peg to launch a new concept or new technology, as no other actor/film-maker has done in Indian cinema.' N Sathiya Moorthy assesses the career and politics of movie legend Kamal Haasan on his 70th brthday.
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'.
Amid opposition to the Indian Premier League matches matches in Chennai in view of raging protests over the Cauvery issue, Tamil film star Rajinikanth said it would be good if the Twenty20 league's organisers stopped the games in the city as such a gala event would be embarrassing when entire Tamil Nadu was agitating.
The hugely anticipated film is set for an April 11 release.
Manjummel Boys traces the story of one such bunch of inebriated tourists from Kochi, fans of the film Gunaa.
In private, questions are being raised about the wisdom of a 'dual-SIM' leadership during the long run-up to the 2026 assembly polls where 'family rule' could become an election issue, reports N Sathiya Moorthy.
The outcome of the bypolls to a total of 22 assembly segments in Tamil Nadu could decide the continuance of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government in the state.
The Tamil Superstar stepped out of his home to meet his fans.
The superstar was in Singapore for six weeks, undergoing kidney treatment.
The actor had cancelled his visit after various pro-Tamil outfits including the VCK objected to it.
Ahead of the release of Rajinikanth's film Jailer, his fans offered special prayers at the Thiruparankundram Amman temple in Madurai.
Crowds throng theatres, as the Tamil Superstar's latest film Kochadaiiyaan releases.
On the Superstar's birthday, authors P C Balasubramaniam and Ram N Ramakrishnan explain why they chose to write a book on Rajinikanth.
Sooryavanshi and Annaatthe have already collected 6 percent of the film industry's 2020 revenue.
The film is likely to hit the screens on July 6.
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And has the perfect girl-next-door vibe.
Here's an excerpt from director Suresh Krrisna's book, My Days with Baasha.
The two screen legends met in Chennai, on September 15.
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale ends up being a flashy, aspirational celebrity lifestyle doc that is aimed for an evening of popcorn-fueled fan tribute entertainment, observes Arjun Menon.
If not for the hype and stunning teaser, which promised an all-out Rajini masala entertainer, Kabali would be far more enjoyable, feels S Saraswathi.
Will these 2024 releases -- bookended by Rajinikanth no less -- make a dhamaka at the box office?
Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.
Kabali has nothing new to say or offer, besides Rajinikanth playing his age, feels Raja Sen.
A day after the wedding of the year, a special function, called the Shubh Ashirwad, was held on July 13 to bless the newlyweds, Radhika and Anant Ambani.
Why did NaMo skip the celebrations?
Addressing his fans on the opening day of a six-day-long photo session with followers, the actor said he was hesitant to enter politics since he knew its dynamics.
An extra point to them for performing the daunting task of sharing screen space with the formidable superstar!
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Jackie Shroff talks about his much-awaited new film.
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Some fans had staged protests against fringe outfits opposing his political entry.
A film with a one-line plot, needed a lot more pizzazz, whistle-worthy dialogue, and a large-than-life, invincible protagonist. Karki makes a Rajinikanth kind of actioner (Bhaiyya Ji fights with a bidi in his mouth) but with a realistic soul, and falls between two boats.
Looking forward to Darbar?
Alia headed for Ayodhya immediately after gracing an awards ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she was honoured.
As a cult figure, Rajinikanth has had many iconic dialogues. Here's looking at the most popular of the lot!
Colleagues and friends mourn Sridevi.
