Rajinikanth

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Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, known professionally as Rajinikanth, is an Indian actor who works primarily in Tamil cinema. In addition to acting, he has also worked as a producer and screenwriter. He has won many awards, including four Tamil Nadu State Film Best Actor Awards and a Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award. The Government of India has honored him with the Padma Bhushan (2000) and the Padma Vibhushan (2016). He received the Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award for Excellence in Indian Cinema at the 4th Vijay Awards. At the 45th International Film Festival of India (2014), he was conferred with the "Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year". At the 50th edition of the International Film Festival of India (2019), he was honoured with the Icon of Global Jubilee award. He is the second-highest grossing actor in Tamil cinema history, behind veteran M. G. Ramachandran.

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Watch: Rajinikanth faces protest by his own fans after 'no politics' decision Rajinikanth's fans staged a protest in Chennai on January 10 demanding that he take back his politics decision. The protest was reportedly organised at Valluvar Kottam. On December 29, 2020, Rajini.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:26Published 1 week ago

Rajinikanth's fan club members stage protest against actor's decision of not entering politics Members of Rajinikanth's fan club stage demonstration at Valluvar Kottam in Chennai to request the actor to take back his decision not to enter politics. Citing health reasons, In December last year,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:32Published 2 weeks ago

‘Only I know the pain’: Rajinikanth won’t enter politics, cites health reasons Superstar Rajinikanth has announced that he will not be taking the political plunge as announced earlier. He cited health concerns and said that only he knows the pain behind taking the decision. ‘I.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:24Published 3 weeks ago

EJ Espresso: 4 states start 2-day Covid vaccine dry run; Rajini out of hospital Four states start 2-day Covid vaccine dry run today. Ally JDU slams BJP over 'love jihad' bogey, new laws. No more caste stickers on vehicles in UP. And Rajini out of hospital, advised bed rest for a.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 04:55Published 3 weeks ago

Watch: Rajinikanth discharged from hospital, car mobbed by fans & paparazzi Actor Rajinikanth was discharged from hospital on December 27. He had been hospitalised two days earlier due to 'severe hypertension' and 'exhaustion'. He was released after his blood pressure.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:16Published 3 weeks ago

Rajinikanth discharged from hospital Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth was discharged from Hyderabad's Apollo Hospital on December 27. According to the hospital administration, his blood pressure is now stable and his medical condition.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:22Published on December 27, 2020

Rajinikanth admitted to hospital after ‘severe fluctuations’ in blood pressure Veteran actor Rajinikanth was on Friday admitted to Apollo Hospitals here as he was suffering from severe blood pressure fluctuations, the hospital said in a statement. He was shooting for a movie here.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:33Published on December 25, 2020

Rajinikanth hospitalised over 'severe fluctuations in blood pressure' Actor-politican Rajanikanth was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad on December 25 after complaining of "severe fluctuations in blood pressure". The 70-year-old Tamil superstar earlier this month.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:05Published on December 25, 2020

Watch: Makkal Needhi Maiam leader A. Arunachalam joins BJP Makkal Needhi Maiam leader A. Arunachalam joined Bharatiya Janata Party in the presence of Union Minister and BJP leader Prakash Javadekar on December 25. Makkal Needhi Maiam was founded by Kamal.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:04Published on December 25, 2020

Rajinikanth turns 70: PM Modi, Shatrughan Sinha, AR Rahman extend wishes Superstar Rajinikanth turned 70 on Saturday and his fans thronged his residence here to celebrate while Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host of leaders extended their wishes. Many supporters and.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:50Published on December 12, 2020

Rajinikanth to launch his political party in Jan 2021 Actor-turned-politician and Tamil superstar Rajinikanth on December 03 said that he will launch his political party in January 2021, just few months before the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Promised.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:02Published on December 3, 2020

Rajinikanth meets representatives of Rajini Makkal Mandram ahead of TN assembly polls Actor Rajinikanth met with district secretaries of Rajini Makkal Mandram - his political party - at Raghavendra Hall in the city on November 30. The actor is expected to make an announcement on whether.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:00Published on November 30, 2020

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Rajinikanth's fan club says their members are free to join any political party Rajinikanth had backed out from making his highly anticipated political announcement on December 31, last year. DNA - Published 3 days ago
No means no, says Rajinikanth to fans who want him in politics On Sunday, Rajinikanth's fans held a demonstration in Chennai, demanding that their 'Thalaivaa' (leader) also lead them in the political battle. DNA - Published 1 week ago
Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan popular film stars, but 'marginal players' in politics: Aiyar IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago

S. Gurumurthy Exclusive: Rajinikanth's service to Tamil Nadu is going to be political in nature Gurumurthy says Rajini can play a significant role in the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections without having to formally entered electoral politics. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
BJP says it may seek Rajinikanth's 'support,' again asserts it leads alliance in Tamil Nadu BJP national general secretary C T Ravi said his party might ask Rajinikanth for support during the assembly elections next year. The Tamil superstar has said that he won't be taking the political.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Rajini junks political plans after ‘warning from God’ In the climax of his 2002 flop ‘Baba’, Rajinikanth makes a last-minute return from sanyaas to socio-political life. On Tuesday, the actor made a virtual repeat of the theme, this time in reverse,.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago

How Rajinikanth has flip-flopped over dabbling in politics IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
'His wish, can't force him to change mind,' Rajini's bro on U-turn on political debut Rajinikanth's elder brother on Tuesday backed the Tamil superstar's move to withdraw his decision to launch a political party. The 77-year-old R Sathyanarayana Rao said it's his brother's wish and one.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
'This is God's warning to me', says Rajinikanth, as he puts to rest political ambitions The actor reasoned that due to health concerns, it would not be possible for him to win an election by campaigning remotely. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
Rajinikanth bids adieu to politics even before taking the plunge Actor-turned-politician Rajnikanth on Tuesday announced that he will not be launching a political party citing health reasons. "I regret to inform that I am not going to launch a political party. I.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago

Rajinikanth backs out of political debut, says will serve people without entering politics Rajinikanth also made a mention about the new wave of COVID-19 and how he is at high risk owing to his kidney transplant. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago
Court summons Rajinikanth over controversial statement in Sterlite factory protest case The case is related to the violence which took place in the year 2018 in Vedanta's Sterlite factory in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. DNA - Published on December 22, 2020
Not a suitable time to talk about alliances: Kamal Haasan Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan said on Wednesday that many ask him about a possible pact with Rajinikanth and added that it is not a suitable time to talk about alliances. On speculations.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 16, 2020	'Phone call away': Kamal Haasan on political tie-up with Rajinikanth IndiaTimes - Published on December 15, 2020
Rajinikanth's poll debut to be from little-known party? IndiaTimes - Published on December 14, 2020	Rajinikanth will not click in politics: Congress leader Veerappa Moily Tamil superstar Rajinikanth will not click in the southern state's politics, where the ethos of Dravidian culture has always manifested, senior Congress leader M Veerappa Moily claimed on Friday. IndiaTimes - Published on December 4, 2020
Rajini finally in politics, promises miracles IndiaTimes - Published on December 4, 2020	A look at Rajinikanth's proximity to world of politics before he announces political party As Thailaiva announced on Thursday, 'I am coming and we will change everything in Tamil Nadu'. Change is inevitable now! DNA - Published on December 3, 2020
Tamil Nadu: Rajinikanth reveals when he will announce his political party It will be interesting to see the announcements in coming times, as Rajini had earlier stated he did not wish to be the chief minister of the state. DNA - Published on December 3, 2020	Rajinikanth may end his political suspense today IndiaTimes - Published on November 30, 2020
Suspense continues on Rajinikanth's political foray, says "will reveal my decision ASAP" Actor Rajinikanth said that he would reveal the decision on his political foray soon, after meeting the district secretaries of his unified fab club. DNA - Published on November 30, 2020	Statement not mine, but info on health issues true, says Rajini IndiaTimes - Published on October 29, 2020
Actor Rajinikanth dismisses 'leaked letter' about political journey, but agrees health a concern amid COVID-19 The letter which was doing the rounds and was said to be 'leaked' mentioned that, the actor's doctors had expressed reservations over Rajini getting into active politics, as he had undergone kidney.. DNA - Published on October 29, 2020	Rajinikanth pays Rs 6.5 lakh property tax, calls approaching court 'mistake' Actor Rajinikanth has paid Rs 6.5 lakh as property tax to Chennai Corporation that became a matter of controversy after he approached the Madras High Court over it. DNA - Published on October 15, 2020
Rajinikanth to withdraw case over property tax after court warns of imposing cost The actor had approached the court with regard to the Property Tax demand made by the Greater Chennai Corporation for the months April-September. DNA - Published on October 14, 2020	Cops on bomb threat call not allowed to enter Rajini house IndiaTimes - Published on June 19, 2020
AIADMK govt will not return to power if it opens liqour shops during lockdown: Rajnikanth The shops were ordered to function between 10 am and 5 pm in Chennai and the government had stated that a distance of 6 feet would be maintained between customers and that additional staff would be.. DNA - Published on May 10, 2020	Never wanted to become CM, will pick an educated youth: Rajinikanth In a new brand of politics, he suggests different heads for his prospective party and the state government, if his party comes to power. DNA - Published on March 12, 2020
Rajinikanth slams Centre over Delhi violence IndiaTimes - Published on February 26, 2020	I-T dept withdraws penalty appeal against Rajinikanth IndiaTimes - Published on January 29, 2020
Rajini shoots for Bear Grylls, makes meme makers go wild IndiaTimes - Published on January 29, 2020	Rajinikanth twists ankle while shooting for 'Man vs Wild' IndiaTimes - Published on January 28, 2020
'Man vs Wild': Rajinikanth suffers minor injuries during shoot with Bear Grylls at Bandipur forest; says he's alright "I have not received any wounds but just scratches due to little thorns, that's it. I am alright," the superstar later clarified DNA - Published on January 28, 2020	Tamil Nadu: Days after Rajinikanth's remark, Periyar statue vandalised in Chengalpattu The police have launched an investigation into the matter. DNA - Published on January 24, 2020
Rajini stirs a storm with Periyar remark Even as activists of several Periyarist movements demanded an apology from actor Rajinikanth for his comment against noted social reformer E V R Periyar while referring to a rally taken out in Salem by.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 21, 2020	Won't apologise over comments on Periyar: Rajinikanth Rajini stated that his comments were based on news reports that he had read in famous English newspapers and magazines DNA - Published on January 21, 2020
Tamil Nadu: Kamal Haasan's MNM, Rajinikanth to skip local body polls The local rural body elections will be held in Tamil Nadu in two phases - on December 27 and on December 30. DNA - Published on December 8, 2019	Rajinikanth says miracle and wonder will happen in 2021, EPS says actor might have meant AIADMK’s return to power Actor Rajinikanth on Thursday reiterated his earlier statement about a miracle and a wonder that would happen in Tamil Nadu politics in 2021 when the state assembly elections will be held. IndiaTimes - Published on November 21, 2019
Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth hint at joining hands politically ‘if need arises’ In a move that could set the political tongues wagging in Tamil Nadu, actors Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth on Tuesday said they would join hands politically if the need arose. IndiaTimes - Published on November 19, 2019	'Some trying to give impression I am a BJP man, not true': Rajinikanth Rajinikanth also said, "BJP is trying to paint me saffron, same they tried with Thiruvalluvar (Tamil poet). The fact remains that neither Thiruvalluvar nor I will fall into their trap." DNA - Published on November 8, 2019
'Rajnikant' won't land till Vikram 'recovered' Vikram is still believed to be on the lunar surface but at this point, chances of recovery are close to none. DNA - Published on September 19, 2019	Rajinikanth bats for common language; but says Hindi can't be imposed Rajinikanth's balancing act? DNA - Published on September 18, 2019
Kashmir will not be part of India, says MDMK chief Vaiko Vaiko, known for his abrasive remarks on several issues, made the dramatic assertion while reacting to a question from reporters here on Monday on film star Rajinikanth lauding Prime Minister Narendra.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 13, 2019	Modi-Shah are like Krishna, Arjuna: Rajinikanth IndiaTimes - Published on August 11, 2019
Modi-Shah like Krishna-Arjuna: Rajinikanth calls abrogation of Article 370 a 'fantastic move' Hailing PM Modi and Amit Shah after the government fulfilled one of its promises - abrogation of Article 370 - Rajinikanth termed it as a 'fantastic move' by the Centre. DNA - Published on August 11, 2019

Rajinikanth

Indian actor

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Cops on bomb threat call not allowed to enter Rajini house

AIADMK govt will not return to power if it opens liqour shops during lockdown: Rajnikanth

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Rajinikanth slams Centre over Delhi violence

I-T dept withdraws penalty appeal against Rajinikanth

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'Man vs Wild': Rajinikanth suffers minor injuries during shoot with Bear Grylls at Bandipur forest; says he's alright

Tamil Nadu: Days after Rajinikanth's remark, Periyar statue vandalised in Chengalpattu

Rajini stirs a storm with Periyar remark

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Tamil Nadu: Kamal Haasan's MNM, Rajinikanth to skip local body polls

Rajinikanth says miracle and wonder will happen in 2021, EPS says actor might have meant AIADMK’s return to power

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