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Why Is Vijay Called 'Thalapathy', Mammootty 'Mammukka'? Breaking Down South Stars' Iconic Nicknames
- Wednesday May 27, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
In South India, the biggest superstars don't have fans, but they have devotees, supporting them on and off screen. Their nicknames reflect the affection their admirers have for them
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Govinda Claims Karan Johar's Govinda Naam Mera Based On His Troubled Marriage: "If We Ever Cross Paths..."
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
Govinda said, "I request with folded hands—jokes don't look good every time"
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Don Director Cibi Chakaravarthi To Direct Rajnikanth And Kamal Haasan's Thalaivar 173 After Sundar C's Sudden Exit
- Saturday January 3, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
The project has been one of the most anticipated collaborations, especially with Kamal Haasan producing a Rajinikanth film after decades.
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Kamal Haasan On Sundar C's Sudden Exit From Thalaivar 173: "Don't Have Anything To Add"
- Saturday November 15, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
Sundar C previously directed Rajinikanth in Arunachalam (1997) and Kamal Haasan in Anbe Sivam (2003).
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Mani Ratnam On Teaming Up With Rajinikanth Soon: "I Don't Think I Can Write A..."
- Tuesday May 27, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
There have also been talks about Mani Ratnam planning on doing a Telugu romance-drama with Naveen Polishetty
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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"Don't Spare Them": Rajinikanth On Cops Blamed For Father-Son Deaths
- Wednesday July 1, 2020
- Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh
Superstar-politician Rajinikanth today joined the growing calls for punishing policemen blamed for the deaths in custody of a man and his son arrested for keeping their shop open longer than allowed during the coronavirus lockdown.
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www.ndtv.com
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Rohit Roy's COVID-19 Post About Rajinikanth Angers The Internet: "It's In Bad Taste"
- Saturday June 6, 2020
- Entertainment | Written by Nilanjana Basu
"Guys chill... don't be so morose! A joke is a joke and sorry, I don't think it's in bad taste," Rohit Roy wrote in a comment
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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"Don't Make Lies Seem Like Truth": Rajinikanth's Advice To Journalists
- Wednesday January 15, 2020
- India News | Press Trust of India
Superstar Rajinikanth on Tuesday called for neutrality in journalism and urged media outlets to report the truth.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Pay Or Face Trial": Top Court To Latha Rajinikanth Over Payment Default
- Tuesday July 3, 2018
- India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Nidhi Sethi
Six months after actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth's wife Latha was told to pay Rs 6.20 crore due to an advertising agency, she was pulled up again by the Supreme Court for failing to do so. The bench asked her today why the money wasn't paid and said, "If you don't pay, then be ready to face trial."
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www.ndtv.com
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"Am A Different Man": Kamal Haasan On Campaign Against Rajinikanth
- Wednesday April 4, 2018
- Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Aloke Tikku
Kamal Haasan, the actor-politician who recently launched his political party, on Tuesday brushed aside a whisper campaign about the Marathi origins of superstar Rajinikanth who is also expected to float his political party. "I am a different man, I don't think that way.... That is not the point I will discuss when it comes to a debate," Mr Haasan t...
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www.ndtv.com
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"Change Needed, It Is Time": Rajinikanth Announces New Party - 10 Facts
- Sunday December 31, 2017
- Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Anindita Sanyal
The long suspense over whether Rajinikanth would enter politics finally ended on Sunday, with the superstar making the announcement amid frenzied cheers of hundreds of supporters. "I will do my duty... it is time. We will change the system," the 67-year-old declared in Chennai, saying he would form a new party. Claiming that the events in Tamil Nad...
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www.ndtv.com
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"Entering Politics, We'll Change System," Says Rajinikanth: 10 Facts
- Sunday December 31, 2017
- India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy
The suspense and anticipation could well rival that for one of his blockbusters as superstar Rajinikanth prepares for a political announcement on the last day of 2017 in Chennai. Addressing fans in the Tamil Nadu capital earlier this week at the beginning of a six-day outreach, the 67-year-old gave the strongest indication yet of his plans. "I am n...
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www.ndtv.com
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'Not New To Politics, Just Delayed': Rajinikanth Keeps Fans Guessing
- Tuesday December 26, 2017
- India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh
Superstar Rajinikanth, addressing fans in Chennai today to begin a six-day outreach that is widely expected to end with him revealing his political debut on New Year's Eve, gave the strongest indication yet of his plans as he said, "I am not new to politics. I got delayed. I don't say I am entering politics. I will announce a decision on December 3...
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www.ndtv.com
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To Rajinikanth On His Birthday, From Amitabh Bachchan And Akshay Kumar
- Tuesday December 12, 2017
- Entertainment | Written by Divya Goyal
Wishing Rajinikanth on his birthday, Akshay Kumar tweeted: "They don't call you Superstar just like that. Keep shining the brightest"
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Rajinikanth In US For Medical Check-Up. But Don't Worry, He's 'Absolutely Fine'
- Thursday June 29, 2017
- India News | Written by Nilanjana Basu
Rajinikanth has been in and out of the hospital since the summer of 2011
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Is Vijay Called 'Thalapathy', Mammootty 'Mammukka'? Breaking Down South Stars' Iconic Nicknames
- Wednesday May 27, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
In South India, the biggest superstars don't have fans, but they have devotees, supporting them on and off screen. Their nicknames reflect the affection their admirers have for them
-
www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
-
Govinda Claims Karan Johar's Govinda Naam Mera Based On His Troubled Marriage: "If We Ever Cross Paths..."
- Tuesday February 10, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
Govinda said, "I request with folded hands—jokes don't look good every time"
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Don Director Cibi Chakaravarthi To Direct Rajnikanth And Kamal Haasan's Thalaivar 173 After Sundar C's Sudden Exit
- Saturday January 3, 2026
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
The project has been one of the most anticipated collaborations, especially with Kamal Haasan producing a Rajinikanth film after decades.
-
www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Kamal Haasan On Sundar C's Sudden Exit From Thalaivar 173: "Don't Have Anything To Add"
- Saturday November 15, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
Sundar C previously directed Rajinikanth in Arunachalam (1997) and Kamal Haasan in Anbe Sivam (2003).
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Mani Ratnam On Teaming Up With Rajinikanth Soon: "I Don't Think I Can Write A..."
- Tuesday May 27, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
There have also been talks about Mani Ratnam planning on doing a Telugu romance-drama with Naveen Polishetty
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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"Don't Spare Them": Rajinikanth On Cops Blamed For Father-Son Deaths
- Wednesday July 1, 2020
- Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh
Superstar-politician Rajinikanth today joined the growing calls for punishing policemen blamed for the deaths in custody of a man and his son arrested for keeping their shop open longer than allowed during the coronavirus lockdown.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Rohit Roy's COVID-19 Post About Rajinikanth Angers The Internet: "It's In Bad Taste"
- Saturday June 6, 2020
- Entertainment | Written by Nilanjana Basu
"Guys chill... don't be so morose! A joke is a joke and sorry, I don't think it's in bad taste," Rohit Roy wrote in a comment
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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"Don't Make Lies Seem Like Truth": Rajinikanth's Advice To Journalists
- Wednesday January 15, 2020
- India News | Press Trust of India
Superstar Rajinikanth on Tuesday called for neutrality in journalism and urged media outlets to report the truth.
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www.ndtv.com
-
"Pay Or Face Trial": Top Court To Latha Rajinikanth Over Payment Default
- Tuesday July 3, 2018
- India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Nidhi Sethi
Six months after actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth's wife Latha was told to pay Rs 6.20 crore due to an advertising agency, she was pulled up again by the Supreme Court for failing to do so. The bench asked her today why the money wasn't paid and said, "If you don't pay, then be ready to face trial."
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www.ndtv.com
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"Am A Different Man": Kamal Haasan On Campaign Against Rajinikanth
- Wednesday April 4, 2018
- Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Aloke Tikku
Kamal Haasan, the actor-politician who recently launched his political party, on Tuesday brushed aside a whisper campaign about the Marathi origins of superstar Rajinikanth who is also expected to float his political party. "I am a different man, I don't think that way.... That is not the point I will discuss when it comes to a debate," Mr Haasan t...
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www.ndtv.com
-
"Change Needed, It Is Time": Rajinikanth Announces New Party - 10 Facts
- Sunday December 31, 2017
- Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Anindita Sanyal
The long suspense over whether Rajinikanth would enter politics finally ended on Sunday, with the superstar making the announcement amid frenzied cheers of hundreds of supporters. "I will do my duty... it is time. We will change the system," the 67-year-old declared in Chennai, saying he would form a new party. Claiming that the events in Tamil Nad...
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"Entering Politics, We'll Change System," Says Rajinikanth: 10 Facts
- Sunday December 31, 2017
- India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy
The suspense and anticipation could well rival that for one of his blockbusters as superstar Rajinikanth prepares for a political announcement on the last day of 2017 in Chennai. Addressing fans in the Tamil Nadu capital earlier this week at the beginning of a six-day outreach, the 67-year-old gave the strongest indication yet of his plans. "I am n...
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www.ndtv.com
-
'Not New To Politics, Just Delayed': Rajinikanth Keeps Fans Guessing
- Tuesday December 26, 2017
- India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh
Superstar Rajinikanth, addressing fans in Chennai today to begin a six-day outreach that is widely expected to end with him revealing his political debut on New Year's Eve, gave the strongest indication yet of his plans as he said, "I am not new to politics. I got delayed. I don't say I am entering politics. I will announce a decision on December 3...
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www.ndtv.com
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To Rajinikanth On His Birthday, From Amitabh Bachchan And Akshay Kumar
- Tuesday December 12, 2017
- Entertainment | Written by Divya Goyal
Wishing Rajinikanth on his birthday, Akshay Kumar tweeted: "They don't call you Superstar just like that. Keep shining the brightest"
-
www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Rajinikanth In US For Medical Check-Up. But Don't Worry, He's 'Absolutely Fine'
- Thursday June 29, 2017
- India News | Written by Nilanjana Basu
Rajinikanth has been in and out of the hospital since the summer of 2011
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www.ndtv.com