Rajinikanth Enter Politics

Even going by Tamil Nadu's tradition of matinee-idols-turned leaders, Kamal Haasan, at 62, was a relatively late entrant to the political scene by February 2018. His Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), however, has perhaps been one of the earliest among all state or national-level parties to have entered campaign mode this poll season. It has now already la...

Tamil movie veteran and Makkal Needhi Maiam party founder-chief Kamal haasan today met long-time colleague Rajinikanth, the first time since the latter announced a few weeks ago that he would not be entering politics. The meeting comes amid full-fledged campaigning by Mr Haasan's party in the run up to the 2021 state assembly polls. The two, howeve...

Expressing happiness that his friend, Rajinikanth, had decided to not enter politics in view of his health, veteran Congress leader P Chidambaram said the 70-year-old superstar was a "devout Hindu, but a secular man" and unlikely to support the BJP.

Tamil movie actor Rajinikanth today a group of his supporters and he "will announce my decision soon" on his plans for electoral politics. His announcement today came in the backdrop of doctors reportedly advising him against entering politics.

Prakash Raj is the third prominent actor after Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan to enter politics in recent years.

Top film star Rajinikanth, who is set to enter politics, today said he was committed to ushering in a change in the political horizon sans the trappings of money and lure of posts.

Before he launched his party Makkal Needhi Maiam earlier this year, Kamal Haasan, 63 had a "secret" meeting with Tamil cinema's other mega star and politician-in-waiting, Rajinikanth, 67.

Tamil superstar-turned-politician Rajinikanth today protested against the delay in setting up the Cauvery Management Board as directed by the Supreme Court. Kamal Haasan, who has also entered politics recently and floated his own political party MMM, has also protested against the delay.

In his first public speech after announcing his decision to enter politics, superstar Rajinikanth today said there is a vacuum in Tamil Nadu politics that he will fill.

Two days after actor Kamal Haasan's blockbuster launch of his political party, Tamil cinema's other mega star Rajinikanth told fans, "Discipline and strong foundation are necessary in politics. Let others make noise. We shall concentrate on our work."

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan met superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday ahead of starting his statewide mega-tour. But hitting brakes on renewed speculation about a political collaboration between them, Mr Haasan told reporters that it was a "courtesy call" and not related to politics.

A promise to "reach out to friends" in actors Kamal Haasan's weekly column "Ananda Vikatan" has triggered wild excitement among fans, who have read it as a hint at his interest in working with friend Rajinikanth.

Superstar Rajinikanth, who was seen to be hesitant about his political career for most of last year, has pushed the pedal to the metal. The 67-year-old, who launched a website and a mobile app after getting himself a new day job, on Wednesday reached out to the DMK patriarch, M Karunanidhi, 93, for his blessings.

Just a day into his announcement to enter politics, superstar Rajinikanth today got down to the task of registering members of his yet-to-be launched political party right away. The 67-year-old actor asked people - his legion of followers and everyone else yearning for change in Tamil Nadu - to enrol themselves on his website.

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth today announced his entry into politics today, ending months of speculation and suspense. He didn't name his political party, but confirmed that he will launch one before the assembly election in Tamil Nadu and will contest on all 234 seats. Rajinikanth, who is fondly called Thalaiva by his fans, said that he was enterin...

Even going by Tamil Nadu's tradition of matinee-idols-turned leaders, Kamal Haasan, at 62, was a relatively late entrant to the political scene by February 2018. His Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), however, has perhaps been one of the earliest among all state or national-level parties to have entered campaign mode this poll season. It has now already la...

Tamil movie veteran and Makkal Needhi Maiam party founder-chief Kamal haasan today met long-time colleague Rajinikanth, the first time since the latter announced a few weeks ago that he would not be entering politics. The meeting comes amid full-fledged campaigning by Mr Haasan's party in the run up to the 2021 state assembly polls. The two, howeve...

Expressing happiness that his friend, Rajinikanth, had decided to not enter politics in view of his health, veteran Congress leader P Chidambaram said the 70-year-old superstar was a "devout Hindu, but a secular man" and unlikely to support the BJP.

Tamil movie actor Rajinikanth today a group of his supporters and he "will announce my decision soon" on his plans for electoral politics. His announcement today came in the backdrop of doctors reportedly advising him against entering politics.

Prakash Raj is the third prominent actor after Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan to enter politics in recent years.

Top film star Rajinikanth, who is set to enter politics, today said he was committed to ushering in a change in the political horizon sans the trappings of money and lure of posts.

Before he launched his party Makkal Needhi Maiam earlier this year, Kamal Haasan, 63 had a "secret" meeting with Tamil cinema's other mega star and politician-in-waiting, Rajinikanth, 67.

Tamil superstar-turned-politician Rajinikanth today protested against the delay in setting up the Cauvery Management Board as directed by the Supreme Court. Kamal Haasan, who has also entered politics recently and floated his own political party MMM, has also protested against the delay.

In his first public speech after announcing his decision to enter politics, superstar Rajinikanth today said there is a vacuum in Tamil Nadu politics that he will fill.

Two days after actor Kamal Haasan's blockbuster launch of his political party, Tamil cinema's other mega star Rajinikanth told fans, "Discipline and strong foundation are necessary in politics. Let others make noise. We shall concentrate on our work."

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan met superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday ahead of starting his statewide mega-tour. But hitting brakes on renewed speculation about a political collaboration between them, Mr Haasan told reporters that it was a "courtesy call" and not related to politics.

A promise to "reach out to friends" in actors Kamal Haasan's weekly column "Ananda Vikatan" has triggered wild excitement among fans, who have read it as a hint at his interest in working with friend Rajinikanth.

Superstar Rajinikanth, who was seen to be hesitant about his political career for most of last year, has pushed the pedal to the metal. The 67-year-old, who launched a website and a mobile app after getting himself a new day job, on Wednesday reached out to the DMK patriarch, M Karunanidhi, 93, for his blessings.

Just a day into his announcement to enter politics, superstar Rajinikanth today got down to the task of registering members of his yet-to-be launched political party right away. The 67-year-old actor asked people - his legion of followers and everyone else yearning for change in Tamil Nadu - to enrol themselves on his website.

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth today announced his entry into politics today, ending months of speculation and suspense. He didn't name his political party, but confirmed that he will launch one before the assembly election in Tamil Nadu and will contest on all 234 seats. Rajinikanth, who is fondly called Thalaiva by his fans, said that he was enterin...