The advance booking of Suriya's Kanguva predicts a bumper opening for the Koratala Siva film.

Rajinikanth starrer Vettaiyan is now available for streaming on the popular OTT platform, Prime Video. The movie will be available for streaming in different languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. The movie is about Athiyan, played by Rajinikanth, who is an encounter specialist committed to bringing justice by any means necessary. The movie was released in theatres on October 10, 2024 and is rated 7.8/10 on IMDb. While Vettaiyan featured Rajinikanth's magnetic presence and a strong cast, it received mixed responses during its theatrical release.

Southern superstar Rajinikanth has been admitted to Apollo Hospitals after the actor's blood pressure fluctuated severely. "He will be investigated

Super star of South Indian cinema, Rajinikanth underwent carotid artery revascularization after complaining of uneasiness and breathlessness. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M.

Rajinikanth is on a spiritual trip with his daughter Aishwarya Dhanush and his friends.

As part of Kamal Haasan's birthday celebration, the statue of his mentor K Balachander was unveiled at the new RKFI (Raaj Kamal Films International) office in Alwarpet.

Rajinikanth has started dubbing for his character in his upcoming movie Darbar, directed by AR Murugadoss.

Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan inaugurated the 50th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on Wednesday, 20 November.

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth met differently-abled artist Pranav at his Pose Garden house in Chennai.

Rajinikanth's next movie with Siruthai Siva, presently referred to as Thalaivar 168, is launched on Wednesday, 11 December.

Rajinikanth surprised Keerthy Suresh with a cake for winning a National Award for Mahanati.

Superstar Rajinikanth's image has found its place on an aircraft again after Kabali. His latest movie Darbar has tied up with SpiceJet.

The family members of Rajinikanth along with multifaceted talent Raghava Lawrence watched his latest movie Darbar in Rohini Silver Screens.

Allu Arjun has become India's highest paid actor with the whopping fees of Rs 300 crore for Pushpa 2: The Rule.

Vaasanthi’s latest biography pieces together Rajinikanth’s personal and political journey: From his beedi flipping stunts as a bus conductor to his fall from grace as a politician

Lyca Productions says a suitable Telugu title is not available; seeks cooperation

As Rajinikanth turned 73 on December 12, fans gathered outside his residence in Chennai to celebrate his birthday.

In the backdrop of Rajinikanth falling at the feet of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minster Yogi Adityanath during a film promotion recently, the actor was strongly criticised for bowing before a man who is 21 years younger to him.

Ten days after Kabali ’s release, a look at how the film’s dubbed versions have fared

'This is not a bolt from the blue.'

'Top actors came to me while Kabali was being shot, to ask me to cast them in at least one scene with Thalaivar -- even if it required them to clean a table on the side while Thalaivar is in the shot.' Kabali producer Kalaipuli S Thanu tries to explain the Rajinikanth phenomenon.

The latest updates from the Tamil industry.

RajniSir's latest film is expected to hit nearly 5,000 screens worldwide and will release in four languages.

The superstar's much-awaited film Kabali is set to release on July 22.

'When 15 percent of the population in the state can't afford to buy milk, this senseless wasting of thousands of litres of milk should not be tolerated.''Roughly between 50,000 to 75,000 litres of milk is wasted every time the movie of a popular hero releases.'

Looking back at Rajinikanth's film journey.

Papa Rajinikanth apparently stayed with the couple after returning from the US, where he had been undergoing treatment for a kidney-related ailment, and hoped to effect a reconciliation. Unfortunately, it did not work out.

Happy birthday Soundarya!

The groom's maternal grandad is T Subbirami Reddy, producer and politician.

The Superstar takes 2.0 to Dubai and reveals a few secrets.

Glimpses from the spectacular night.

Are you ready for Rajinikanth's dashing look in Petta?

Looking forward to Darbar?

For those who want a chance to take a closer look at some of India's Cinema Greats, the AVM Heritage Museum in Vadapalani, Chennai, is a good place to start.

Ahead of the release of Rajinikanth's film Jailer, his fans offered special prayers at the Thiruparankundram Amman temple in Madurai.

Lal Salaam is a sports drama that promotes religious harmony.

Rajinikanth's older daughter Aishwaryaa gave us a little preview of her parents' visit to Jamnagar for the pre-wedding celebrations of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani.

Aishwarya and Soundarya visited the temple with their family.

Rajinikanth, who had been admitted to Chennai's Apollo Hospital on September 20 after complaining of ill health, was discharged on Thursday night.

We see Rajini's trademark style in Vettayan, and all we can hear from the audience is 'Thalaiva!', record A Ganesh Nadar.

Suriya's Kanguva could pose a big threat to Thalapathy Vijay's GOAT and Sivakarthikeyan's Amaran at the global box office.

The shops were ordered to function between 10 am and 5 pm in Chennai and the government had stated that a distance of 6 feet would be maintained between customers and that additional staff would be deployed at the stores to ensure crowd control.

Superstar Rajinikanth this morning launched a scathing attack on the AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu, a day after the state moved the Supreme Court seeking an urgent stay on Madras High Court's order...

His remarks came a day after Tamil Nadu moved the Supreme Court, seeking a stay against a Madras High Court order directing closure of liquor shops in the state.

Superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday warned the ruling AIADMK against reopening state-run liquor outlets in Tamil Nadu, saying if it was done, it should not harbour "dreams" of coming to power again, apparently in next year's Assembly elections. In a tweet, he also asked the government to work out alternate modes of revenue generation. His remarks came a day after Tamil Nadu moved the Supreme Court, seeking a stay against a Madras High Court order directing closure of liquor shops in the state. The AIADMK cannot have "dreams of coming to power again if the government re-opens TASMAC shops at this juncture," the veteran said in the tweet. "Please #Look out for better ways of filling the coffers," he added. The Tamil Nadu government had on Saturday moved the apex court challenging the High Court order for closure of TASMAC (Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation) liquor outlets on grounds of violations of COVID-19 guidelines, arguing that it would lead to "grave losses" in ...

Superstar Rajinikanth this morning launched a scathing attack on the AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu, a day after the state moved the Supreme Court seeking an urgent stay on Madras High Court's order...

Thalapathy Vijay is considered as one of the biggest stars in the Kollywood film industry. But did you know Superstar Rajinikanth 'gave birth' to Vijay's career? Well, on various occasions, Vijay had confessed that Thalaiva was his inspiration, but

Dhanush And Aishwarya Rajinikanth are undoubtedly one of the most adorable couples of K-Town, and their marriage is going on rock-solid for over 17 years now. Back in 2004, dressed in black, Dhanush announced to the press that he was getting

Rishi Kapoor passed away on Thursday morning, April 30, 2020. Sources said that he had been admitted at H.N Reliance Hospital around three weeks ago and was in a critical condition for quite some time. Kapoor, 67, was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer back in 2018 and was being treated in New York for about a year. Sources stated that Kapoor was suffering from complications of cancer treatment.

Neetu Kapoor and Rishi were in the US for the actor's treatment for almost a year. The duo returned to the bay in September 2019, and ever since then, he made frequent visits to the hospital.

On Tuesday, April 30, 2020, the actor breathed his last. Amitabh Bachchan, a dear friend of the veteran, shared the news and expressed shock on social media. Let's take a look at some tweets posted by the Bollywood celebrities.

Heartbroken ... Rest In Peace ... my dearest friend #RishiKapoor

— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) April 30, 2020

A genre of films has ended.
A school of acting gone. #RishiKapoor

— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) April 30, 2020

Totally gutted. This is the unkindest April ever 😢😢 Rishi Kapoor ji à¥Â शाà¤Â‚ति 🙏🏼🙏🏼

— Renuka Shahane (@renukash) April 30, 2020

Been trying to write something n I can’t put my mind n hands in sync. More like the heart in between is just not able to comprehend this. That laugh, that sense of humour, the honesty and even the bully he was , will be missed. No one like you #RishiKapoor

— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) April 30, 2020

Rest In Peace Sir ... #RishiKapoor pic.twitter.com/S4RmJzg3gn

— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) April 30, 2020

Ekta Kapoor, whose father Jeetendra has been friends with the actor, posted on Instagram:

 

 

 

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They will never party again like this! Goodbye uncle and actor par excellence!!#riprishikapoor

A post shared by Erk❤ï¸Ârek (@ektarkapoor) onApr 29, 2020 at 10:01pm PDT

Kuch samay pehle Rishi ji ne mujhe unki aur meri ye tasveer bheji thi.wo sab din,sab baatein yaad aarahi hain. Main shabdheen hogayi hun. pic.twitter.com/IpwCKMqUBq

— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) April 30, 2020

Jeetendra and wife Shobha Kapoor shared, "The magnitude of his loss and the void he leaves behind will be felt forever. We've lost one of our closest friends, our very dear brother and one of the finest human beings. It was an honour to be a part of his life. Our deepest condolences to Neetu, Riddhima, Ranbir and the entire Kapoor family."

Calling it a pandemic of sadness, producer Anand Pandit said, "Two days and two big shocks. It's a pandemic of sadness. Rishi ji was an extraordinary actor and an unforgettable human being. Larger than life and evergreen. I grew up watching his films and learnt more about life from the films during his second stint. Mulk,102 Not Out, Kapoor & Sons to name a few showed me and his fans how an actor can transform. We will miss you Rishi ji. We have lost a gem today."

Deepshikha Deshmukh shared, "News of Rishi Uncle's passing away is devastating. It seems unreal, untrue. It feels like somebody hit your heart with a cold rod. I will remember him for his beautiful movies, his larger than life persona and sharp wit. Farewell Rishi Uncle. You lived life king-size. My prayers with Ranbir, Neetu Aunty and Riddhima." 

She also tweeted about Rishi Kapoor's demise. This is what she wrote:

💔 cant even get myself to write a tweet #RIP Rishi uncle

— Deepshikha DDeshmukh (@honeybhagnani) April 30, 2020

Rishi Kapoor had 51 films as the solo lead hero from 1973 to 2000, but many aren't aware that 40 of them were box office flops and only 11 managed to be successful at the showbiz and make it through the audience's heart. They were Bobby, Laila Majnu, Rafoo Chakkar, Sargam, Karz, Prem Rog, Nagina, Honeymoon, Chandni, Heena and Bol Radha Bol, Yeh Vaada Raha. He had the lead hero roles in two-hero films only 13 times, in Khel Khel Mein, Kabhi Kabhi, Hum Kisise Kum Naheen, Badalte Rishtey, Aap Ke Deewane, and Saagar, and then from 1989 with Ajooba, Chandni, Deewana, Damini - Lightning, Gurudev, Daraar and Karobaar.

In 1999 he directed the film Aa Ab Laut Chalen, starring Rajesh Khanna, Aishwarya Rai and Akshaye Khanna in pivotal roles. In 2019, the actor appeared in The Body, also starring Emraan Hashmi which was released on 13 December 2019. Incidentally, it was his last released film before his death on April 30, 2020. Sharmaji Namkeen directed by Hitesh Bhatia, with Juhi Chawla, was under production at the time of his death. Rishi Kapoor was also going to be a part of the popular Hollywood remake "The Intern," also starring Deepika Padukone.

You'll be truly missed, Rishi Kapoor!

Veteran Actor Rishi Kapoor last rites to be performed at Chandanwadi Crematorium in Kalbadevi, Mumbai.

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