Thackeray distanced himself from remarks made in Shiv Sena mouthpiece Samana that praised Tamil superstar Rajnikanth, who had his early life in Karnataka, for his stand on the Hogenakkal issue. It said it had 'dwarfed' Bachchan when it came to taking a firm position on issues relating to Maharashtra. Thackeray said the actor was a family friend.
While the openings look good at the moment in the state, the coming weeks will tell whether the Rajnikanth starrer will be able to get its distributors their money back.
rediff.com broke the news a few days ago that the Sivaji duo Shankar and Rajnikanth will be working together in Robot again.
Puratchi Thalaivan (a title that was given to MGR), which is also in 3D, is directed by Venky Baboo and produced by Sridevi Rao for Mayabimbam Media Private Limited.
The star hopes for the success of his new film.
Choreographer Brinda makes Rajni dance in Sivaji.
Singapore Airlines has bought exclusive rights to the Rajni-starrer.
Dubbing as 'farcical' the time of 15 days given by Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala to Yeddyurappa to prove his majority, the Tamil superstar, who is set to enter politics, said that it should not have been done.
Karnataka demands an apology from the Tamil actor over his remarks on the Hognekal water issue.
The hits and misses of the week.
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth may have been wooed by the Bharatiya Janata Party and G K Vasan, who broke away from the Congress, but newly appointed Congress chief in Tamil Nadu E V K S Elangovan feels he should not enter politics.
In conversation with Malayalam actor turned producer, Mukesh.
Rajnikanth talks about politics, cinema and more.
Co-produced by Seven Arts and K Balachander's Kavithalaya, the Tamil version will be directed by Rajni's mentor K B P Vasu, who remade Manichitrathazhu in Tamil as Chandramukhi.
Both actresses are being considered to play the megastar's love interview in the new film.
If top industry sources are to be believed, Shankar will work with Rajinikanth in Robot, which was planned to be shot with Shah Rukh Khan in the lead and as producer. But the project apparently did not work out owing to 'creative differences', with Shah Rukh himself confirming the separation.
Shriya and Tara Sharma get ready for their new film, starring Jesse Metcalfe.
Karunanidhi asked Rajinikanth to talk to his "saint friends" in North India and convince them that the project would put the state on the path of development and therefore they should not protest against it
The actress reportedly wants to start a family soon, and could not give dates for the film.
Tamanna talks about Happy Days and Kalloori fame.
He added that Japan's own 'Odori Asimo' (the dancing robot) was also impressing children in India.
'If he goes ahead with his plan, it might work.'
The Tamil superstar's fans are planning celebrations to mark the occasion.
Bharatiya Janata Party s' prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Sunday called on Tamil 'Superstar' Rajinikant at his Poes Garden residence in Chennai. After arriving at the airport, the Gujarat chief minister drove straight to Rajinikant's residence where the meeting lasted briefly.
Kareena Kapoor makes up for her goof-up.
But she will continue to star in her Tamil and Telugu movies.
Tamil superstar Rajnikanth's younger daughter is a creative person, her mother told the media.
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.
In true Rajini style, Vijay doesn't believe in giving interviews and has a strong fan base among Tamil film lovers.
It would be good if all political parties understood the advantages, he said.
The film's release was shifted from May 9 to May 23.
A lowdown on what's going on in the Malayalam film industry.
The faction led by O Panneerselvam will be referred to as 'AIADMK Puratchi Thalaivi Amma' and the Sasikala faction will be referred to as 'AIADMK Amma'.
In Karunanidhi's passing the real loser is Tamil Nadu and Tamil language. So far there is no one on the horizon to fill the vacuum left behind by him, says R Rajagopalan.
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