The actor also said that the Centre will face TN wrath if it fails to set up CMB.
The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.
The 50th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kicked off in Panaji, Goa, on a grand scale.
British adventurer Bear Grylls shared an intriguing motion poster marking superstar Rajinikanth's blockbuster TV debut in Discovery's 'Into the Wild'. Grylls also shared that it was a special experience for him to work with the Padma Vibhushan awardee.
'There will be significant political traction for him. But how much, we don't know yet'
A look at the pictures.
A peek into the Tamil superstar's family life.
Thalaiva's name and photo will appear on the logo and label of the channel.
'If Rajinikanth has any interest in joining politics he would tell me first.'
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.
Celebrating the Thalaiva's birthday.
'I wish him well in whatever he does and I will do so if he enters politics too.'
His next film, Kaala Karikalan, is being produced by his son-in-law, Dhanush.
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth has been admitted to Singapore's top hospital, the Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, according to medical sources.
Fans of superstar Rajnikanth, thonged to Aurora theatre, in central Mumbai to catch the first show of the superstar's highly anticipated film Kochadiiyaan.
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.
If you've had a Thalaivaa experience, we're listening!
Kabali will co-star Radhika Apte, Prakash Raj and Kishore.
Dhanush and Aishwaryaa have decided to part ways after being married for 18 years.
The Tamil star's cult status as spawned countless Chuck Norris-type jokes over the years.
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.
'When 15 percent of the population in the state can't afford to buy milk, this senseless wasting of thousands of litres of milk should not be tolerated.' 'Roughly between 50,000 to 75,000 litres of milk is wasted every time the movie of a popular hero releases.'
Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi today said that Tamil superstar Rajinikanth was welcome to join the party.
'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.
Like their Bollywood counterparts, southern stars own some really cool wheels.
The film is slated for release in July.
Deepika Padukone, who has clearly moved on, talks about her new film, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.
The Malaysian PM described the meeting with the veteran actor as 'warm and friendly'.
The superstar was apparently finding it difficult to romance his Kochadaiyaan leading lady Deepika Padukone.
The actor is responding positively to treatment, say doctors.
Darbar is scheduled to release on Pongal (which falls in January) 2020.
The actor also said matters relating to alliance and who will be the chief minister in such a case will be decided during the polls.
'What has he done for the state and the people?' 'The state has witnessed extraordinary problems. Where was he then?' 'Has he spoken about any issues or taken a stand?'
In a statement, he warned the media not to use his photograph or party symbol for any propaganda.
"Some are creating an impression that Rajinikanth is to launch a party at the instigation of people who intend to decimate the Dravidian movement in Tamil Nadu. "Let me tell you, this is the land of Periyar (Dravidar Kazhagam founder E V Ramasamy Naicker), Anna (C N Annadurai) and Kalaignar (Karunanidhi)... such efforts in the past have ended in a fiasco," Stalin said.
Is this the big blockbuster of the year?
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