Shock, anger, dismay: Breaking down the mood of Rajini fans after decision to quit politics
3 years, 11 months ago

Shock, anger, dismay: Breaking down the mood of Rajini fans after decision to quit politics

India Today  

On Monday, Rajinikanth issued a press statement, literally pleading fans not to pressure him into politics. I humbly request you not to hurt me further by organising such events urging me to enter politics," Rajini's January 11 statement read, a day after thousands of fans gathered to protest his decision to quit politics. It was a well organised protest in which fans and members of Rajini Makkal Mandram from across the state participated despite Rajini fan club president VM Sudhakar's diktat not to attend the gathering. Sources close to Rajinikanth claimed that some "external forces" are instigating his fans to create a stir in Tamil Nadu. But while some fans were "instigated", others were genuinely disappointed, especially those who'd waited for 30 years for Rajini's political entry.

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Rajinikanth reacts to Vijay's entry into politics. Here's what he said
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajinikanth reacts to Vijay's entry into politics. Here's what he said

Hindustan Times  

Days after Vijay announced his plunge into politics with his political party Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, Rajinikanth reacted to the news. When a paparazzo asked Rajinikanth about Vijay's political journey announcement, Rajinikanth said, "Congratulations," twice. In a statement shared on the official X account of TVK - Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, Vijay said, "I profusely thank from the bottom of my heart …

'Not entering politics': Superstar Rajinikanth ends rumours after meeting Tamil Nadu Governor | Watch
2 years, 4 months ago

'Not entering politics': Superstar Rajinikanth ends rumours after meeting Tamil Nadu Governor | Watch

India Today  

Kollywood superstar, Rajinikanth, who met with Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, on Monday, August 8, put an end to the controversy surrounding his starting a political party by assuring that he was not entering politics. However, after the meeting, Rajinikanth ended the rumours by assuring the media that he was not going to enter politics. When asked if they discussed …

Rajinikanth rules out political entry, Rajini Makkal Mandram to function as fan charity forum
3 years, 5 months ago

Rajinikanth rules out political entry, Rajini Makkal Mandram to function as fan charity forum

Firstpost  

The actor had said in December that he would not join politics, citing factors like his health condition and him undergoing kidney transplant in 2016 Actor Rajinikanth said on Monday that he will not be entering politics and the Rajini Makkal Mandram will carry out welfare activities, hours after speculation about his political foray. I have no intention of getting …

After Reigniting Rumours of Comeback, Rajinikanth Shuts Door on Political Ambitions, Dissolves Outfit
3 years, 5 months ago

After Reigniting Rumours of Comeback, Rajinikanth Shuts Door on Political Ambitions, Dissolves Outfit

News 18  

Veteran actor Rajinikanth on Monday dissolved his quasi-political outfit, Rajini Makkal Mandram, and reduced it to its earlier status of a fan club, shutting the door even firmly on his political ambitions. Rajinikanth, who disappointed several fans in 2020 by announcing he would stay away from politics, on Monday reignited the political potboiler in Tamil Nadu by saying he would …

Rajinikanth has no evidence to back remarks on Thoothukudi violence: Lawyer
3 years, 8 months ago

Rajinikanth has no evidence to back remarks on Thoothukudi violence: Lawyer

Hindustan Times  

Actor Rajinikanth has told a judicial commission that he has no evidence to back his 2018 statement in which he blamed “anti-social elements” for the violence during anti-Sterlite protests in Tamil Nadu Thoothukudi, the panel’s lawyer said. The Justice Aruna Jagadeesan commission is probing the killing of 13 people in police firing during the protests for the closure of Vedanta …

'Don’t cause me pain’: Rajinikanth tells fans that his decision to not enter politics is final
3 years, 11 months ago

'Don’t cause me pain’: Rajinikanth tells fans that his decision to not enter politics is final

Firstpost  

Chennai: Top star Rajinikanth on Monday urged his fans not to organise any events insisting on him to reconsider his decision against political entry and hurt him more, saying he has already made known his position. A call was given largely in social media by ‘‘fans’’ urging the actor’’s admirers to congregate at Valluvar Kottam, to prevail upon Rajinikanth to …

Rajinikath Urges Fans To Stop Protests Over Decision on Politics, Says It's 'Inflicting Pain' on Him
3 years, 11 months ago

Rajinikath Urges Fans To Stop Protests Over Decision on Politics, Says It's 'Inflicting Pain' on Him

News 18  

Chennai: Actor Rajinikanth once again reiterated on Monday that he was not interested in entering politics. The actor issued a statement on Twitter after protests by members of the Rajini Makkal Mandram in Chennai on Sunday urging him to enter politics without any delay. But I am sad and worried about those who participated in the protest despite me explaining …

Rajinikanth urges fans to not protest his decision to not enter politics
3 years, 11 months ago

Rajinikanth urges fans to not protest his decision to not enter politics

India Today  

Superstar Rajinikanth on Monday urged his fans to not protest his decision of not entering politics. "Some of my fans along with expelled cadres of Rajini Makkal Mandram have protested in Chennai against my decision of not entering politics. On January 5, Rajinikanth Makkal Mandram District Secretary had issued a statement in which the party has said that cadres should …

Rajini Makkal Mandram asks cadre not to participate in protest against Rajinikanth
3 years, 11 months ago

Rajini Makkal Mandram asks cadre not to participate in protest against Rajinikanth

India Today  

Rajinikanth Makkal Mandram District Secretary has issued a statement in which the party has said that cadres should not participate in a protest against Rajinikanth’s decision to exit electoral politics in Chennai on January 10. After Rajinikanth's announcement of exiting electoral politics, several fans have expressed their dissatisfaction by holding protests near the superstar’s residence at Poes Garden in Chennai. …

No show: The Hindu Editorial on Rajinikanth’s political exit before entry
3 years, 11 months ago

No show: The Hindu Editorial on Rajinikanth’s political exit before entry

The Hindu  

Veteran Tamil actor, Rajinikanth, has again revealed his mercurial character by dropping his plan to float a political party in January 2021. Even though his reasons, including his fragile health and the threat of the new COVID-19 strain, are well-known, his supporters had been hoping that the septuagenarian-actor, who has had a kidney transplant, would provide a credible third political …

Rajini’s decision ensures status quo
3 years, 11 months ago

Rajini’s decision ensures status quo

The Hindu  

Actor Rajinikanth’s decision to drop his plan of launching a political party is likely to reinforce duopoly in Tamil Nadu politics in future too. When Mr. Rajinikanth announced early this month that he would start a party in January, certain sections expected the emergence, at last, of a strong third force. Sources in the DMK and the Amma Makkal Munnetra …

Rajinikanth fans try to come to terms with actor’s decision
3 years, 11 months ago

Rajinikanth fans try to come to terms with actor’s decision

The Hindu  

Actor Rajinikanth’s decision opting out of political entry took his Rajini Makkal Mandram members by surprise. Arjunamurthy, who quit the BJP and joined Mr. Rajinikanth on December 3, and was named as the chief coordinator of the proposed party, tweeted, “I am aware of the severe unhappiness Rajini sir’s heart will be in right now. My wholehearted support to sir …

The Reluctant Politician Rajinikanth: No Political Party After All
3 years, 11 months ago

The Reluctant Politician Rajinikanth: No Political Party After All

The Quint  

In December 2017, when the actor announced the idea of his party, many were thrilled to see a new wave, a change in narrative with a non-Dravidian entity entering the scene, promising welfare and freedom from corruption. On 29 October, newspapers flashed the headlines ‘Is Rajinikanth quitting politics?’ based on a ‘note’ purportedly authored by the actor that has been …

Rajinikanth says no to politics, two days before he was expected to announce launch of his party
3 years, 11 months ago

Rajinikanth says no to politics, two days before he was expected to announce launch of his party

The Hindu  

Much to the surprise of his supporters, the joy of the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the main opposition party, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, and disappointment of the Bharatiya Janata Party, “Superstar” Rajinikanth has announced that he will not start a political party as he had promised recently. Rajinikanth, who first made waves in Tamil Nadu with …

‘Rajini’s wish, can’t force him to change mind’: Kin on superstar’s U-turn on political debut
3 years, 11 months ago

‘Rajini’s wish, can’t force him to change mind’: Kin on superstar’s U-turn on political debut

Hindustan Times  

Rajinikanth’s elder brother on Tuesday backed the Tamil superstar’s move to withdraw his decision to launch a political party. The 77-year-old R Sathyanarayana Rao said it’s his brother’s wish and one can’t force him to change his mind. When pointed to “lot of expectations” that people had on Rajinikanth’s planned political debut, Rao said: “We too believed that ”. He …

'Warning from Almighty': Rajinikanth Ends Political Bid, Cancels Party Plans Over Health Scare
3 years, 11 months ago

'Warning from Almighty': Rajinikanth Ends Political Bid, Cancels Party Plans Over Health Scare

News 18  

In a U-turn, superstar Rajinikanth on Tuesday announced he will not take the political plunge and launch a party as announced earlier. Citing his health issues and fear of Covid-19 in a three-page letter, Rajinikanth expressed fears over those accompanying him in his possible political journey facing “mental and economic” problems in the due course. During ‘Annathe’ shooting, nearly 120 …

Rajinikanth opts out of political entry citing health, COVID-19
3 years, 11 months ago

Rajinikanth opts out of political entry citing health, COVID-19

The Hindu  

Tamil film superstar Rajinikanth on Tuesday announced that he will not be starting a political party and entering the electoral fray as his health condition does not permit him to engage in full-scale political activity in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Rajinikanth said the stoppage of the shooting of his film Annaththe due to COVID-19 has led to …

What Rajnikanth's withdrawal means for Tamil Nadu politics
3 years, 11 months ago

What Rajnikanth's withdrawal means for Tamil Nadu politics

India Today  

On December 29, actor Rajinikanth announced his exit from electoral politics even before he had entered Tamil Nadu’s political fray. “No one will miss him in politics including the desperate BJP in Tamil Nadu.” For now, S. Gurumurthy, the RSS ideologue and editor of Tamil political weekly Thuglak, who was among those Rajinikanth consulted on his political entry, has tweeted …

Rajinikanth to launch political party in January
4 years ago

Rajinikanth to launch political party in January

The Hindu  

On Thursday, actor Rajinikanth announced that he will start a political party in January 2021 to contest in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections and the date will be announced on December 31. In a tweet in Tamil, Mr. Rajinikanth said, “In the upcoming elections, we will achieve a big victory with the support of the people. He further said …

Rajinikanth delays political foray once again; party says decision likely in few days
4 years ago

Rajinikanth delays political foray once again; party says decision likely in few days

Hindustan Times  

Film star Rajinikanth on Monday again deferred participation in 2021 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, saying he would soon announce his decision in this regard. “Most of the office bearers wanted him to contest the 2021 assembly elections but we also wanted him to take care of his health,” said Thoothukudi district secretary AJ Stalin. On the other hand, Rajinikanth’s contemporary …

Actor Rajinikanth seeks opinion of party officials on political entry, to announce decision soon
4 years ago

Actor Rajinikanth seeks opinion of party officials on political entry, to announce decision soon

Hindustan Times  

After a two-hour meeting with district secretaries of Rajini Makkal Mandran, a political extension of his fan club, actor Rajinikanth on Monday continued to maintain suspense over his political entry even as he said he will announce his decision soon. I will announce my decision as soon as possible.” At 10am, Rajinikanth met about 50 office bearers of RMM following …

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