Will Rajinikanth be BJP's Nitish Kumar in TN?

Nothing would suit the BJP better than to let Rajinikanth be chief minister and pretend to abide by his spiritual path while quietly consolidating its vote bank, observes Amulya Ganguli.......

Dom's Take: Rajini Can?

Rajinikanth on Thursday asserted that he would launch his political party in January, ending years of suspense. Three years ago, on December 31, 2017, the movie superstar had announced the launch......

Rajinikanth to launch television channel

Thalaiva's name and photo will appear on the logo and label of the channel.T E Narasimhan reports. Rajinikanth, who first announced his political debut last year, will soon launch a news channel......

Thalaivar Karunanidhi is dead

One of the most charismatic figures of Tamil Nadu politics and the most enduring mascot of the Dravidian movement breathed his last at 6.10 pm. IMAGE: Karunanidhi was admitted to hospital 11 days......

Why Vettaiyan May Become A Blockbuster

'The combination of star power, compelling storytelling, and action-packed drama promises to set the box office ablaze and kickstart the new quarter on a spectacular high note.' IMAGE: Rajinikanth......

Will These South Movies Be Blockbusters?

2023 was not a great year for southern movies trying to make a mark on a pan India level. The only film that managed some sort of business was Prabhas' Salaar. Will these 2024 releases -- bookended......

Fans Celebrate Rajinikanth's Birthday

Photograph: ANI Photo As Rajinikanth turned 73 on December 12, fans gathered outside his residence in Chennai to celebrate his birthday.   Photograph: ANI Photo Fans also organised a hawan......

Rajini's Jailer and Kamal's Vikram: Alike Yet Apart

What is noticeable in both movies is the willingness with which both the ageing stars -- Kamal is 68 and Rajini, four years older at 72 with a kidney transplant that he has not shied away from......

PKL: Nitesh, Amir propel Thalaivas to victory over Warriorz

IMAGE: Action from the Pro Kabaddi League match between Tamil Thalaivas and Bengal Warriorz in Pune. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi / X Moein Shafaghi and Himanshu dished out superb performances as Tamil......

PKL: Jaipur Panthers knock out Tamil Thalaivas to keep playoff hopes alive

  IMAGE: Action from the Pro Kabaddi League match between Jaipur Pink Panthers and Tamil Thalaivas played in Pune on Sunday. Photograph: PKL/X Jaipur Pink Panthers produced an impressive......

PKL: Raiders Devank, Ayan star in Patna Pirates's win

IMAGE: Devank started things off for Patna Pirates and, along with Ayan. Photograph: PKL/X Raiders Devank and Ayan produced superb performances as Patna Pirates outwitted a spirited Tamil......

PKL: Tamil Thalaivas thrash Gujarat Giants

IMAGE: The likes of Aashish, Shafaghi and Himanshu were calling the shots for the Thalaivas, who went into the half-time break with the score at 19-8. Photograph: PKL/X Moein Shafaghi produced a......

Dabang Delhi unstoppable: Naveen shines in win

IMAGE: Naveen Kumar's 11 raid points -- his second Super 10 of the season -- took the team to third on the points table heading to Pune. Photograph: PKL/X Naveen Kumar delivered a sensational......