From India Today Magazine archives (2018) | Politics is a dangerous game: Rajinikanth
3 weeks, 4 days ago

From India Today Magazine archives (2018) | Politics is a dangerous game: Rajinikanth

India Today  

Will he, won’t he? So far, he has not even announced the name of his political party, choosing instead to deploy his massive fan following under the umbrella of his Rajini Makkal Mandrams and using them to build a cadre of party workers across Tamil Nadu. If it proves to be another superhit, it will put his entry into Tamil Nadu’s political arena on the fast track. But in an in-depth interview at his home in Poes Garden, Rajinikanth spoke candidly to INDIA TODAY not only about his life and films but also his political vision for Tamil Nadu, and a range of burning public issues. If you were to assess MGR’s contribution in cinema as well as politics, what would it be?

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'Not entering politics': Superstar Rajinikanth ends rumours after meeting Tamil Nadu Governor | Watch
2 years, 5 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 …

How relevant is MGR's legacy in Tamil Nadu politics? Top leaders debate at India Today Conclave South 2021
3 years, 9 months ago

How relevant is MGR's legacy in Tamil Nadu politics? Top leaders debate at India Today Conclave South 2021

India Today  

With the assembly elections around the corner in Tamil Nadu, political parties across the state have got themselves into a war over the legacy of MG Ramachandran, former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and the founder of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Top leaders from the state debated the relevance of MGR's legacy and whether anybody could stake claim to …

Rajinikanth & The Twilight of Superstardom: Where Goes Cinematic Superstardom From Here?
4 years ago

Rajinikanth & The Twilight of Superstardom: Where Goes Cinematic Superstardom From Here?

ABP News  

A week ago, Tamil cinema superstar Rajinikanth announced he was not going to join politics. The most basic difference between that time and this one is the social, political, economic change Indian society, particularly south Indian society, has undergone since. Brush aside the pandemic for the moment and put yourselves in Rajinikanth’s shoes: The fact that the electorally redoubtable Modi-Shah …

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

MGR, Rajinikanth to Kamal Haasan: Matinee idols and Tamil Nadu politics
4 years ago

MGR, Rajinikanth to Kamal Haasan: Matinee idols and Tamil Nadu politics

Hindustan Times  

After completing class 10, Mohammed Rabik in 1978 joined one of the earliest fan clubs formed for actor veteran Tamil actor Rajinikanth in Madurai. “I’m busy with booth-committee work now as we are gearing up for the party’s launch.” Rabik is one of the district secretaries of Rajini Makkal Mandram, a political extension of the star’s fan club. For actors …

The 'chosen' one: Can Rajinikanth break the monopoly of Dravidian politics in Tamil Nadu?
4 years ago

The 'chosen' one: Can Rajinikanth break the monopoly of Dravidian politics in Tamil Nadu?

The Hindu  

I n many ways, 1982 was special for Rajinikanth. The DMK-Congress-PMK-Left alliance in 2004 won all the 39 parliamentary seats in Tamil Nadu and the lone parliamentary seat in Puducherry despite Rajinikanth’s support for the BJP. Rajinikanth’s yet-to-be-defined “secular spiritual politics” and his frequent interactions with members of the Sangh Parivar have firmly bracketed him with the BJP’s majoritarian politics. …

Non-Tamil, Old and With No Second Rung Leaders, Can Rajinikanth Deliver a Blockbuster in Politics Too?
4 years, 1 month ago

Non-Tamil, Old and With No Second Rung Leaders, Can Rajinikanth Deliver a Blockbuster in Politics Too?

News 18  

“Now or never” — With this declaration resonating his “punch” dialogues in films, Tamil film Industry’s super star Rajinikanth has at last confirmed his decision to enter politics. Political observers felt that time was ripe for Rajinikanth to enter politics, and even late Prime minister PV Narasimha Rao invited him to join the Congress to strengthen the party in Tamil …

Rajinikanth's delayed call
4 years, 1 month ago

Rajinikanth's delayed call

India Today  

To be or not to be in the electoral race—that is the dilemma plaguing superstar Rajinikanth, with elections for Tamil Nadu’s 234-seat legislative assembly due in five months. Today, the fact that he is yet to even name and register a political party strengthens the belief that he may end up throwing his support behind the BJP-AIADMK alliance, in what …

Actor Rajinikanth seeks opinion of party officials on political entry, to announce decision soon
4 years, 1 month 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 …

In Rajinikanth’s big plan for Tamil Nadu politics, he won’t be the CM face
4 years, 9 months ago

In Rajinikanth’s big plan for Tamil Nadu politics, he won’t be the CM face

Hindustan Times  

Actor and aspiring politician Rajinikanth said on Thursday that age limit and education are crucial in politics and that he will give new and deserving people a chance in his political party. Presenting a roadmap for politics in Tamil Nadu, Rajinikanth said at a press conference in Chennai that he will have a limited number of leaders in his party. …

Rajinikanth: I will not be CM, will pick someone else
4 years, 9 months ago

Rajinikanth: I will not be CM, will pick someone else

India Today  

Kollywood superstar Rajinikanth says he has no interest in being Tamil Nadu's chief minister, and prefers to remain the head of his prospective party -- a role he says is akin to that of an opposition leader. - Rajinikanth on vacuum left by Jayalalithaa, Karunanidhi One of Tamil cinema's most celebrated actors, Rajinikanth announced his decision to enter politics to …

Rajini Sir Please! Why Mix Delhi Violence With Film Promotion?
4 years, 10 months ago

Rajini Sir Please! Why Mix Delhi Violence With Film Promotion?

The Quint  

Is Rajinikanth tapping into his newfound political persona, to feed his superstardom, especially before the release of a film? For a fan like myself, who has grown up on his films - and for whom the line between the on-screen demigod with wavy hair, and the off-screen, charismatic sexagenarian is blurry - this question is both tricky and icky. Like …

Will Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan give Tamil Nadu a political blockbuster?
5 years, 1 month ago

Will Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan give Tamil Nadu a political blockbuster?

India Today  

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. Within half an hour, Rajinikanth, too, had made a similar statement: "For the benefit of the people, if there is a situation to form an alliance with Kamal Haasan, we will definitely come together." Arunachalam, a member of Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam party said, "I am a fan of Rajini sir as well, and if …

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