The Tamil star's cult status as spawned countless Chuck Norris-type jokes over the years.
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.
And possibly in all of Asia, going by his reported fee of Rs 275 crore for Thalapathy 69, his coming movie.
February is the month of Valentine's Day and expectedly, there are quite a few romantic films coming up.
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Reader Vipul Mittal sends in a photograph of his son Hrydayesh and his cousin Pranay with the Thalaiva.
The former minister, who received injuries during the attack, was immediately rushed to the Katol Civil Hospital, police said.
The film will go on floors after Rajinikanth is done shooting for Robot sequel.
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Film folk celebrate Father's Day by posting lovely moments with their dads as well as adorable moments with their children.
Rajini said his contemporary Kamal Haasan possibly knew what that something was.
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.
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.
Newly-crowned World chess champion D Gukesh returned to Chennai on Monday to an enthusiastic reception his fans.
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.
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.
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.
The superstar was in Singapore for six weeks, undergoing kidney treatment.
The Tamil Superstar stepped out of his home to meet his fans.
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 actor had cancelled his visit after various pro-Tamil outfits including the VCK objected to it.
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.
The film is likely to hit the screens on July 6.
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Here's an excerpt from director Suresh Krrisna's book, My Days with Baasha.
The two screen legends met in Chennai, on September 15.
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.
An extra point to them for performing the daunting task of sharing screen space with the formidable superstar!
Kabali has nothing new to say or offer, besides Rajinikanth playing his age, feels Raja Sen.
Jackie Shroff talks about his much-awaited new film.
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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.
