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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Rajinikanth - The Untold Story

Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jilla' co-star once earned just Rs 20 a day, couldn't afford Rs 1.25 bun, spent years doing small roles; now he is a lead actor with multiple Rs 50 crore hits

Tamil actor Soori worked as a daily wage labourer in Tiruppur in 1993, earning just Rs 20 a day. He changed his name after being inspired by Rajinikanth, faced humiliation on film sets as a supporting actor, and went on to become a lead actor with several Rs 50 crore…

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South Indian 1980s ChatGPT photo trend: Top 5 prompts to turn your photos into retro celebrity looks inspired by Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Sridevi and Shobana

1980s ChatGPT photo trend: A social media trend uses ChatGPT to recreate 1980s South Indian film aesthetics. Users transform their photographs into iconic movie stills and portraits. Prompts feature elements like silk sarees and vintage hairstyles from the era. Specific prompts are inspired by stars like Rajinikanth and Sridevi. This…

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R. Madhavan on embracing grey hair and ageing naturally: ‘I’m not competing with anyone’, shares how Rajinikanth and Ajith Kumar inspired his approach

In a candid conversation, actor R. Madhavan shares his views on embracing natural grey hair and the art of aging gracefully. Drawing inspiration from veterans like Rajinikanth and Ajith Kumar, he emphasizes personal growth and honing his craft. His latest role as GD Naidu in the biopic G.D.N. showcases his…

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Actor who starred in 170 films, once owned a house in Poes Garden, now lives in an old-age home without any source of inome; superstar Rajinikanth steps in with Rs 1 lakh

Veteran actor Mohan Sharma now resides in an old-age home after a fall from stardom. He once owned property in Chennai but lost it due to family issues. Superstar Rajinikanth provided financial assistance of one lakh rupees to Sharma. This help has been a significant relief for the actor's medical…

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Jailer 2 release date confirmed: Rajinikanth's highly anticipated sequel to hit theaters this year; Check official date and teaser

Get ready for 'Jailer 2'! The much-awaited sequel starring Rajinikanth will hit theatres worldwide on October 15. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, this release strategically coincides with the Dussehra festivities, aiming to leverage the holiday weekend for maximum box office impact. Following the phenomenal success of the original 'Jailer', expectations are…

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R Madhavan was told to follow this formula, the film crashed badly & that’s when he decided he would never...

Following his breakthrough in 'Alai Payuthey', R Madhavan was advised to emulate Rajinikanth's rural appeal for superstardom. He chose a film based on this, which became a massive failure, even leading to the studio's closure. This setback taught Madhavan the crucial difference between understanding data and blindly following industry advice,…

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Amidst buzz of Annamalai quitting, BJP cadres demand clarification, posters hail former president

BJP cadres in Chennai are seeking clarity from the party high command regarding K Annamalai's future. Following speculation about his exit, supporters have displayed posters showing Annamalai with actors Rajinikanth and Ajith. Yuva Morcha members urge state leadership to address concerns and prevent a potential exodus. Meanwhile, a BJP fishermen's…

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No 'jealousy' against Vijay, meeting with Stalin was friendship call, says Rajinikanth

Superstar Rajinikanth denied any jealousy towards Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. He stated his recent meeting with DMK president M K Stalin was a friendly courtesy visit. Rajinikanth praised Vijay's achievements, noting a significant age difference. He believes Vijay's rise represents a desired change for Tamil Nadu. Rajinikanth…

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Not a cheap person: Rajinikanth rejects claims of jealousy towards CM Vijay

Megastar Rajinikanth addressed speculation regarding his meetings with MK Stalin and his views on Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. He stated his friendship with Stalin is beyond politics and denied any jealousy towards Vijay's success. Rajinikanth emphasized his departure from politics and praised Vijay's achievements, wishing him well in his…

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Rajinikanth attends a spiritual event in Bengaluru where nobody recognised him: 'Not one person looked at me, it crushed my ego'

Superstar Rajinikanth has shared a rare and deeply personal story about how a visit to the Art of Living ashram left him feeling unexpectedly invisible. Speaking at the 45th anniversary celebrations of the Art of Living Foundation and the 70th birthday event of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the actor recalled…

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Manu Joseph: Hindi cannot colonise the South because Hindi is useless

People who cannot pronounce ‘Kanimozhi’ are trying to unify Indians. Once, the union home minister Amit Shah, who many South Indians think is a North Indian, said that India needs a unifying language, and that language is Hindi. He immediately unified half of India, for that is all it takes…

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Salman Khan and Atlee film shelved? Rs 500 crore budget sparks rumours

Director Atlee, who set the cash counters ringing with the success of his film 'Jawan' starring Shah Rukh Khan, is gearing up for his next big project, this time around, with Salman Khan.

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Budget 2025: Netizens react with hilarious memes; compare Union Budget to Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Rajinikanth films

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Budget 2025-26 on Saturday, announcing key reforms to tax exemptions and more.

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Hrithik Roshan reminisces childhood memory with Rajinikanth

At the event, actor Hrithik Roshan shared an emotional memory of working with superstar Rajinikanth, whom he fondly calls "Rajni uncle," as a child actor in the 1986 movie 'Bhagwaan Dada', directed by his maternal grandfather J. Om Prakash. Read further on Dynamite News:

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World champion is fine, now it's time to be best player: Gukesh

Gukesh, on his homecoming, says that he still has a long way to go

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Young Gukesh did not use chess engines; family, coach lent the fuel

CHENNAI: Mere hours after D Gukesh pounced on a horrific lapse by Ding Liren in Game 14 of the World Chess Championship in Singapore on Thursday, and then like any boy true to his age, burst into tears from all the pent-up emotion, a video from 2018 started doing the…

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Lokesh Kanagaraj fuels speculation on Aamir Khan's cameo in Rajinikanth's upcoming film 'Coolie'

Director Lokesh Kanagaraj may have just spilled the tea on the much-talked-about Rajinikanth and Aamir Khan team-up for his upcoming film 'Coolie'.

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Gukesh dances to Rajinikanth's latest song 'Manasilayo', video viral

In the now-viral video, the chess player, dressed in traditional attire, can be seen following the hit song's hook steps alongside his family and friends. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rajinikanth commends Nag Ashwin's directorial 'Kalki 2898 AD', calls it "epic movie"

Megastar Rajinikanth praises on Nag Ashwin's directorial 'Kalki 2898 AD' on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Are Rajinikanth and Salman Khan teaming up for Atlee's next mass action film?

In what could be an epic moment for Indian cinema, reports suggest that director Atlee is set to bring together Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and South Megastar Rajinikanth in his next mass action film.

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Amitabh Bachchan says he loses "track of time" on social media, fans react

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has opened up about his love for social media. Big B admitted that he loses track of time when he starts looking at social media. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Brief pep talk from mother worked wonders for Gukesh

CHENNAI: After D Gukesh suffered a bump in the road with the seventh-round defeat to Alireza Firouzja in the Candidates tournament in Toronto, the Indian GM looked at his first and only loss as a blessing in disguise.

The Hindu

Naidu calling the shots in JSP and BJP, says Jagan

Naidu calling the shots in JSP and BJP, says Jagan. JSP chief Pawan Kalyan is Naidu’s ‘Yes Man’, while BJP State president is his covert, alleges the Chief Minister. Referring to Mr. Naidu as ‘Chandramukhi’ (a character in Rajinikanth movie by that name), Jagan said that voting for Mr. Naidu…

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Tamil Nadu Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Ajith Kumar cast votes in Chennai

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Dwarakish, a showman whose passion fuelled a golden period in Kannada cinema

The actor-producer entertained through his humour and never compromised on budgets to deliver some of the biggest hits in Kannada in late 1970s and 1980s

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