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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…

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

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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…

The Economic Times

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.

The Times of India

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

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

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'.

The Times of India

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:

The Times of India

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…

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

R.M. Veerappan | The life and times of the Tamil film producer and veteran Dravidian politician

In an illustrious public career spanning over 50 years, RM Veerappan was pivotal in shaping MGR’s acting career as well his rise in Dravidian politics, and as a successful producer, he is also credited for some landmark films in the careers of Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan and their mentor K. Balachander

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Rajinikanth visits L&TMRH operations control centre in Hyderabad

Actor Rajinikanth visits Hyderabad Metro Rail Operations Control Centre; impressed by project and interacts with staff.

International Business Times

50 Highest Grossing Indian Movies: From Bollywood To Beyond

Indian cinema, renowned for its vibrant storytelling, lively musical sequences, and profound emotional resonance, mirrors the intricate cultural fabric and societal nuances of the nation, spanning from grand historical sagas to heartwarming romantic comedies.

The Hindu

Padayappa’s new habit of raiding ration shops kicks up a debate

Padayappa, a wild elephant in Munnar named after Rajinikanth’s hit film, has many admirers in an area known for man-animal conflicts primarily because of its calm nature.

The Hindu

Venkatesh Daggubati on ‘Saindhav’: I surprised myself with my agility in the action sequences

Venkatesh Daggubati opens up on his 75th film ‘Saindhav’, directed by Sailesh Kolanu, and co-starring Shraddha Srinath and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Plans are on for season two of ‘Rana Naidu’. Venkatesh also talks about the resurgence of Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and Shah Rukh Khan through action entertainers, in collaboration with younger…

The Hindu

From SRK’s ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Jawan’ to Rajinikanth’s ‘Jailer’ to Ranbir’s ‘Animal’: was 2023 the year of action cinema?

2023 saw a resurgence of big-bucks Bollywood and South Indian films, with action genre having a rebirth. Four blockbusters made ₹3,400 crore, with Shah Rukh Khan's "Jawan" leading.

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