'I've had quite a bit of skill sessions and some training sessions. So, I feel much, much better.'
AVM Studios launched the careers of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.
Rajinikanth may have made his last Hindi film two decades ago but he can still set the screen alight, blazing away with a gun that has dozens of barrels. As Thalaiva turns 75 on December 12, Dinesh Raheja looks back at his 17 year journey in Hindi cinema.
Apeksha Porwal is stepping into superstar territory with her entry in Rajnikanth's Jailer 2.
Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.
'Vijay is badly politically wounded.'
'What is worrying other parties is those 10-11 year olds who come for his meetings will cross 18 in the next election. And they will vote for him, and then his vote bank will double.' 'In that case, he will be a very serious player! This is the real scare for other political parties.'
'Why don't I organise an auction of cinematic memorabilia?' recalls Dinesh Raheja. 'There are sure to be legions of film buffs who will cherish the chance to own souvenirs intimately associated with their favourite stars onscreen.'
With 17 films crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in the first six months, this year relied less on big-ticket blockbusters.
One Rajya Sabha seat is a small price to pay for all the skills that Kamal Haasan brings to the table, points out Aditi Phadnis.
The minister's reaction came days after Rajinikanth praised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin for "managing" senior DMK leaders in the party.
'Thanks Superstar @rajinikanth sir for your warm wishes and inviting, spending time and sharing your wisdom with us.'
A family court granted divorce to Dhanush and Aishwarya Rajinikanth on Wednesday, November 27.
Jasprit Bumrah has started his rehabilitation at the NCA in Bengaluru as he races against time to get fit for the Champions Trophy.
'The stakes are too high and it would have been a complete embarrassment had Bumrah broken down in a match.'
D Gukesh credited mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton for helping him tame the 'emotional pressure' of competing at the World Chess Championship.
Film folk celebrated Onam on Sunday, and wished their fans with heartfelt greetings and posted pictures on social media.
Rajinikanth, who had been admitted to Chennai's Apollo Hospital on September 20 after complaining of ill health, was discharged on Thursday night.
'This is about history and history is important.' 'It is the history of my ancestors, my parents, my grandfather, my chacha...'
'I am still the kid who loves chess. It used to be the coolest toy.'
A lot has been written about Gukesh but have you wondered about how it is to be the parents of a genius and budding World Champion.
We see Rajini's trademark style in Vettayan, and all we can hear from the audience is 'Thalaiva!', record A Ganesh Nadar.
While all those Kamal Haasan fans out there have to wait till Friday [June 13] to catch the year's most awaited and hyped Tamil film, Dasavathaaram, a selected few from the Tamil film industry got a chance to watch the film at a special screening in Chennai.
Pyramid Saimira Entertainment Limited, Singapore, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pyramid Saimira Group has bagged the rights of Kuselan in both Tamil and Telugu.
Controversies seem to dog Rajnikanth's latest Tamil film Kuselan. The latest is that Rajnikanth has requested the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the release of his film in the state on August 1st. His letter written in chaste Kannada, said that it was not his intention to hurt the feelings of anyone when he spoke at the protest rally organised by the Tamil Nadu Film Artists Association.
Karnataka demands an apology from the Tamil actor over his remarks on the Hognekal water issue.
Rajnikanth talks about politics, cinema and more.
Tamil superstar Rajnikanth's younger daughter is a creative person, her mother told the media.
The actor's younger daughter, Soundarya, who is directing her father in an animation movie Sultan, got engaged to Ashwin Kumar in Chennai on Wednesday.
The film is directed by superstar's daughter Soundarya R Ashwin.
The Tamil superstar finally got to pay his respects to the late Kannada actor's family.
Having tasted success, Sivaji's producers are planning its Japanese and Malay versions.
Reader Viswanath has sent us this photograph of the star.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his cabinet colleagues Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, J P Nadda and several other leaders and prominent personalities were present at the ceremony.
The Superstar has 'recovered completely.'
Aishwarya Rajnikanth's debut as a director will have her husband Dhanush in the lead.
The film will be dubbed and released in Hindi 16 years after it was released in Tamil.
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