Superstar Rajinikanth

AIADMK Cites "Lizard In Food" To Take On Rajinikanth Over Sarkar Backlash

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Saturday November 10, 2018

The AIADMK hit out at Tamil superstar Rajinikanth today for slamming its protests against certain scenes in the Vijay-starrer "Sarkar", saying a mere censor certification would not justify contentious scenes.

"Censors Cleared It": Rajinikanth Slams AIADMK Protests Against 'Sarkar'

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 9, 2018

Superstar Rajinikanth today criticised the ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu for protesting against certain scenes in actor Vijay's Diwali release 'Sarkar', questioning the rationale behind attacking a film that has been cleared by the censor board.

"Trying to Graduate": AIADMK Disses Rajinikanth Over Karunanidhi Funeral Jab

South | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Tuesday August 14, 2018

Superstar Rajinikanth has launched an unusual broadside against Chief Minister E Palaniswami and his ministers for skipping DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi's funeral last week, provoking a stinging comeback from the has provoked a sharp comeback from the ruling AIADMK.

Rajinikanth's Wife Latha To Face Trial For Fraud, Says Supreme Court

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday July 10, 2018

Superstar Rajinikanth's wife Latha Rajinikanth has been asked to face trial in a case of fraud after she failed to pay dues to the tune of Rs. 6.20 crore to advertising firm Ad Bureau. Today, the Supreme Court said the investigation against her will proceed and she will be put on trial after a chargesheet has been filed.

Rajinikanth Appeals To Kannadigas For Smooth Release Of Kaala

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 6, 2018

Superstar Rajinikanth today sought the cooperation of the people of neighbouring Karnataka for the smooth release of his movie Kaala, which is set to hit the screens tomorrow.

High Court Orders Protection For Screening Of Rajinikanth's Kaala In Karnataka

Karnataka News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday June 5, 2018

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday asked the state government to provide security to theatres that want to screen Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's Kaala in Tamil and other versions from Thursday.

After Outburst On Anti-Sterlite Protests, Rajinikanth Expresses Regret

Tamil Nadu News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Thursday May 31, 2018

Superstar Rajinikanth who lost his cool on Wednesday after being questioned about his statement justifying last week's police firing in Tuticorin that killed 13 people, expressed regret, saying he did not intend to hurt anyone's sentiments.

DMK, Political Parties Slam Rajinikanth's Comments On Protests

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 31, 2018

DMK and several other political parties in Tamil Nadu today hit out at superstar Rajinikanth for his comments that too many protests would turn the state into a 'graveyard'.

Rajinikanth Loses Cool, Blames "Anti-Social Elements" For Sterlite Deaths

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin and Uma Sudhir, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Thursday May 31, 2018

On his first public outreach after 13 people were killed in protests against Vedanta's Sterlite Copper smelter plant in Tuticorin, superstar Rajinikanth today blamed anti-social elements for the deaths, asked the state government to "come down hard" on them and underlined that Tamil Nadu will turn into a graveyard if people hit the roads to protest...

Anti-Social Elements Infiltrated Anti-Sterlite Stir, Says Rajinikanth

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 30, 2018

Superstar Rajinikanth today blamed anti-social elements for the anti-Sterlite protests in Tuticorin last week that resulted in 13 deaths in police firing, and called for a Jayalalithaa-style 'iron fist' policy to crush such people in the interest of Tamil Nadu.

"Hope Issue Of 'Kaala' Release Ban In Karnataka Will Be Solved": Rajinikanth

Karnataka News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 30, 2018

Superstar Rajinikanth today expressed hope that the issue of a ban on the release of his upcoming film 'Kaala' in Karnataka will be solved amicably by the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce.

Time Yet To Come For Party Launch, Says Rajinikanth

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Thursday May 10, 2018

Superstar Rajinikanth yesterday indicated there could be a further delay in the launch of his political party, but assured that whenever he floats his own outfit, it would usher in 'good times' for Tamil Nadu and its people.

Rajinikanth Reaffirms He Is Game For Politics, Open To Criticism

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 23, 2018

Superstar Rajinikanth today asserted he will launch his political party as announced already and said criticism against him cannot be avoided since he aspired to join politics.

"Worst Form Of Violence": Rajinikanth On Cops Assaulted During Anti-IPL Protest

India News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Subrat Nanda | Wednesday April 11, 2018

A day after widespread protests in Chennai, demanding the cancellation over Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches, superstar Rajinikanth has condemned the attack on some policemen by protesters.

"Am A Different Man": Kamal Haasan On Campaign Against Rajinikanth

Tamil Nadu News | Wednesday April 4, 2018

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...