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Rajinikanth donates ₹50 lakh towards Tamil Nadu CM's Covid-19 relief fund
By Haricharan Pudipeddi
UPDATED ON MAY 17, 2021 06:20 PM IST
- Actor Rajinikanth on Monday met Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and handed over a cheque for ₹50 lakh for the TN CM Public Relief Fund for Covid-19 relief.
Rajinikanth, Abhishek pay tribute to Vivekh: 'His demise has broken my heart'
By Haricharan Pudipeddi
UPDATED ON APR 17, 2021 02:36 PM IST
- Rajinikanth said the news of Vivekh’s demise broke his heart. He has described the experience of working with the late actor as unforgettable.
Rajinikanth leaves for Hyderabad for Annaatthe shoot, see video
By Haricharan Pudipeddi
UPDATED ON APR 08, 2021 10:06 PM IST
- Annaatthe, a rural action drama, marks the maiden collaboration of Rajinikanth and director Siva. In December 2020, the film's shoot came to a standstill after eight crew members tested positive for coronavirus.
Rajinikanth visits Ilayaraja’s new studio, see pics
By Haricharan Pudipeddi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 17, 2021 01:25 PM IST
- Rajinikanth paid a visit to Ilayaraja’s new music studio in Chennai.
Rajinikanth’s Annaatthe shoot delayed, Siva begins work on next with Suriya
By Haricharan Pudipeddi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 04:45 PM IST
After Rajinikanth starrer Annaatthe's shoot was postponed owing the actor's ill health, director Siva has decided to get on with his next project, which will be with Suriya.
BJP says it may seek Rajinikanth’s ‘support,’ again asserts it leads alliance in TN
Chennai | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Srivatsan K C
PUBLISHED ON DEC 30, 2020 09:56 PM IST
Asserting that its alliance with the AIADMK was strong, BJP national general secretary C T Ravi, however, said the NDA was led by his party and ‘Prime Minister Narendra Modi’ in the state as well, apparently indicating that it was not steered by the ruling party, the senior partner.
Rajinikanth junks plans to enter politics citing poor health
Hindustan Times | By Divya Chandrababu
UPDATED ON DEC 30, 2020 04:14 AM IST
The 70-year-old actor, who has a cult following, released a three-page statement on Twitter, apologising to his admirers and members of the Rajini Makkal Mandram, a group that has been working on the ground ever since he announced his plans to enter politics in 2017 after years of speculation.
‘Please accept my decision’: Rajinikanth urges in letter to fans
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Srivatsan K C
PUBLISHED ON DEC 29, 2020 06:23 PM IST
Rajinikanth’s entry into the Tamil political arena was highly anticipated, however, the actor had always maintained a cautious stance, despite being vocal about many political events in the state.
‘Disappointed’, says Kamal Haasan after Rajinikanth drops political plans
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Meenakshi Ray
UPDATED ON DEC 29, 2020 04:54 PM IST
Superstar Rajinikanth said he will not take a plunge into politics and start a party as announced earlier, citing his frail health.
‘Rajini’s wish, can’t force him to change mind’: Kin on superstar’s U-turn on political debut
Bengaluru | By Press Trust of India | Posted by Arpan Rai
UPDATED ON DEC 29, 2020 03:56 PM IST
The 77-year-old R Sathyanarayana Rao said it’s his brother’s wish and one can’t force him to change his mind.
‘Only I know the pain’: Rajinikanth apologises for not launching political party
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Prashasti Singh
UPDATED ON DEC 29, 2020 02:50 PM IST
Earlier this week, he was admitted to a private hospital with ‘severe hypertension and exhaustion’. He was discharged on December 27 and advised complete bed rest for a week.
Rajinikanth discharged from hospital, advised week’s bed rest
Hindustan Times, Chennai | By Divya Chandrababu
PUBLISHED ON DEC 27, 2020 09:10 PM IST
Rajinikanth had declared that on December 31 he would announce the launch date for his political party but the hospital’s advice of complete bed rest for a week has cast a shadow over his plans.
Mammootty’s ‘speedy recovery’ wish for Rajinikanth goes viral: ‘Get well soon Soorya Anpudan Deva’
PUBLISHED ON DEC 27, 2020 04:40 PM IST
Malayalam star Mammootty had wished a speedy recovery for Rajinikanth on Twitter and the tweet went viral. Rajinikanth was discharged from the hospital.
Rajinikanth discharged from hospital, blood pressure stabilised
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON DEC 27, 2020 04:25 PM IST
The 70-year-old actor-turned-politician has been advised complete bed rest for a week now.
Rajinikanth’s blood pressure still high, hospital reveals nothing alarming in his test reports
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Haricharan Pudipeddi
UPDATED ON DEC 26, 2020 11:46 AM IST
A Hyderabad official has said Rajinikanth continues to be under observation as his blood pressure is still on the higher side. Meanwhile, his test reports have not revealed anything alarming.
Rajinikanth admitted to hospital in Hyderabad after complaining of fluctuations in blood pressure
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Entertainment Desk
UPDATED ON DEC 25, 2020 06:07 PM IST
Actor Rajinikanth was admitted to a hospital in Hyderabad on Friday. His blood pressure has been showing ‘severe fluctuation’. He was in Hyderabad for a film shoot.
Alagiri to consult supporters on launching new party, meet Rajinikanth
Hindustan Times, Chennai | By Divya Chandrababu | Edited by Abhinav Sahay
UPDATED ON DEC 24, 2020 01:35 PM IST
Alagiri dismissed questions of the DMK extending an olive branch to him.
8 crew members of Rajinikanth’s Annaatthe test positive for Covid 19, shoot halted
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Haricharan Pudipeddi
UPDATED ON DEC 23, 2020 04:04 PM IST
Multiple Tamil news channels have reported that the shoot of Rajinikanth’s Annaatthe has been suspended after eight members, who were working on the current schedule, have tested positive for Covid 19.
MGR, Rajinikanth to Kamal Haasan: Matinee idols and Tamil Nadu politics
Hindustan Times, Chennai | By Divya Chandrababu | Edited by Sparshita Saxena
UPDATED ON DEC 25, 2020 11:23 AM IST
Tamil Nadu has elected five chief ministers linked to cinema including three actors.
Anti-Sterlite agitation in Thoothukudi: Rajinikanth summoned in January for his remarks
Hindustan Times, Chennai | By Divya Chandrababu
UPDATED ON DEC 21, 2020 09:22 PM IST
In May 2018, Rajinikanth had said that anti-social elements had infiltrated the protest, turning it violent, which is why police had opened fire
Stalin sets Mission-200 for DMK, launches campaign to reject AIADMK
Hindustan Times, Chennai | By Divya Chandrababu | Edited by Abhinav Sahay
UPDATED ON DEC 20, 2020 05:43 PM IST
The DMK has also announced the launch of another campaign titled, “We reject ADMK”, for which 1,600 party leaders will conduct 16,000 gram sabha meetings.
Will join hands with Rajinikanth if our ideologies match, says Kamal Haasan
Hindustan Times, Chennai | By Divya Chandrababu
PUBLISHED ON DEC 16, 2020 02:03 AM IST
MNM fought the 2019 Lok Sabha polls but couldn’t win a seat but registered a 3.7% vote share. Haasan will be making his poll debut in the assembly elections next year, but he is yet to announce his constituency.
‘Wait for official word’: Rajinikanth’s RMM on reports attributing auto-rickshaw as poll symbol
Hindustan Times, Chennai | By Divya Chandrababu
UPDATED ON DEC 15, 2020 08:56 PM IST
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday assigned symbols to political parties in the run-up to the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry in 2021.
‘Just a phone call away’: Kamal Haasan on joining hands with Rajinikanth
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai
UPDATED ON DEC 15, 2020 07:39 PM IST
On a potential alliance with Rajinikanth, the actor-politician Kamal Haasan said he is ready to set aside the differences and co-operate with each other for the larger public good.
Rajinikanth joins Annaatthe team in Hyderabad, see pic
Hindustan Times, Chennai | By Haricharan Pudipeddi
UPDATED ON DEC 14, 2020 02:11 PM IST
Actors Rajinikanth and Nayanthara reached Hyderabad on Sunday for the shoot of Annaatthe. On Monday, Rajinikanth joined the team too on the film’s sets.
Rajinikanth’s birthday cake spells out his political intent to those waiting
Hindustan Times, Chennai | By Divya Chandrababu
UPDATED ON DEC 12, 2020 11:14 PM IST
Birthday wishes poured in for the megastar, including one from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rajinikanth turns 70: Shatrughan Sinha calls him ‘real Guru Ghantal’, PM Modi wishes him ‘long, healthy life’
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Entertainment Desk
UPDATED ON DEC 12, 2020 06:25 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi and celebrities Shatrughan Sinha, AR Rahman, Mohanlal, Chiranjeevi and many others have wished Rajinikanth on his 70th birthday.
News updates from Hindustan Times: PM Modi to address FICCI’s 93rd AGM, Annual Convention today and all the latest news
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com
UPDATED ON DEC 12, 2020 08:58 AM IST
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News updates from Hindustan Times at 5pm: ‘Let Rajinikanth reveal his political policy’, says DMK chief on actor’s political plunge and all the latest news
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com
PUBLISHED ON DEC 07, 2020 04:52 PM IST
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Cong says several BJP leaders are associated with actor Rajinikanth’s political party
Chennai | By Asian News International | Posted by Shankhyaneel Sarkar
PUBLISHED ON DEC 05, 2020 04:31 PM IST
He said Rajinikanth’s party is not yet registered, his proposed outfit’s ideology and programme are not known and there is no clarity on whether it will fight next year’s Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu independently or strike an electoral alliance.