Rajinikanth News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Director Lokesh Kanakaraj to take a 'small break' from social media
Chennai, April 22: Director Lokesh Kanakaraj on Tuesday announced that he was taking from all platforms of social media a small break until the promotions of his eagerly-awaited action extravaganza, ‘Coolie’, featuring superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, begin.
Shruti Haasan commences dubbing for Rajinikanth's 'Coolie'
Mumbai, April 20: After wrapping up the shoot for Rajinikanth's "Coolie", actress Shruti Haasan has officially started dubbing for her next.
Kannada star Upendra confirms he has combination scenes with Superstar Rajinikanth in 'Coolie'
Chennai, April 16: Kannada star Upendra has now confirmed for the first time that he has combination scenes with the one and only superstar Rajinikanth in director Lokesh Kanakaraj's eagerly awaited action extravaganza, 'Coolie'.
Rajinikanth fan celebrates Tamil New Year at temple inside his residence
Madurai, April 14: Karthik, a Rajinikanth fan from Madurai, celebrated Tamil New Year in a unique way by honoring the superstar at a temple he built within his residence.
Shruti Haasan reveals her 'favourite place' to 'chill'
Mumbai, April 14: Actress Shruti Haasan revealed that her favorite place to chill is her “gorgeous concrete kitchen” at home.
Ramya Krishnan begins shooting for Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2'
Chennai, April 11: Actress Ramya Krishnan, whose powerful performance as Neelambari in the Rajinikanth-starrer 'Padaiyappa' is hailed as one of the best antagonist performances by an actor in a Rajinikanth film to this day, has now begun shooting for director Nelson's eagerly-awaited action extravaganza 'Jailer 2', featuring Rajinikanth in the lead.
Rajinikanth extends best wishes to Ajith for Good Bad Ugly's success
Chennai, April 10: Superstar Rajinikanth extended his best wishes to actor Ajith for his film 'Good Bad Ugly,' which was released in theatres today.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' to be released in theatres this August
Chennai, April 4: The wait is finally over! Rajinikant's film 'Coolie' has got a release date.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' to hit screens worldwide on August 14
Chennai, April 4: The makers of director Lokesh Kanakaraj’s eagerly awaited action extravaganza, ‘Coolie’, featuring superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, on Friday announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on August 14 this year.
Mohanlal's 'L2: Empuraan' becomes the first-ever film from Malayalam cinema to release on IMAX
Mumbai, March 18: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal recently took to social media to announce that his upcoming actioner “L2: Empuraan,” will be the first ever film from the Malayalam cinema to release on IMAX.
I will forever cherish what you said: Prithviraj Sukumaran on Rajinikanth's feedback after watching 'L2: Empuraan' trailer
Chennai, March 18: Prithviraj Sukumaran is all ready for the big release of his upcoming film, 'L2: Empuraan'. The actor and director shared his excitement for the film, revealing that superstar Rajinikanth was the first person to watch the upcoming trailer.
Will forever cherish this amazing experience, says director Lokesh Kanakaraj as Rajinikanth's Coolie gets wrapped
Chennai, Mar 18: Director Lokesh Kanakaraj, who has wrapped up the shooting of the much-awaited action entertainer, ‘Coolie’, featuring Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, has now said that he will cherish forever, the amazing experience of making this film.
Rajinikanth was the first to see the trailer of L2: Empuraan, discloses Prithviraj
Chennai, Mar 18: Director Prithviraj Sukumaran has now disclosed that it was Tamil superstar Rajinikanth who was the first to watch the trailer of his much-awaited political thriller L2: Empuraan, featuring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in the lead, and compliment him.
Sundeep Kishan shares life lessons from SRK, Rajinikanth and Chiranjeevi
Mumbai, March 10: Actor Sundeep Kishan has talked about the biggest lessons he has learned from industry stalwarts such as Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan, and Chiranjeevi. He added that each of them entered the industry as complete outsiders and rose to become some of the biggest stars.
Shooting for Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 begins
Chennai, Mar 10: The makers of director Nelson’s much-awaited action entertainer ‘Jailer 2’, featuring Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, on Monday announced that shooting for the film had commenced.
Rajinikanth tells Ilaiyaraaja: You've made India proud!
Chennai, Mar 8: Even as Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja gears up to make history by becoming the first ever Indian to present a western classical symphony at the Eventim Apollo theatre in London on Saturday, Superstar Rajinikanth has expressed his heartfelt wishes to the musician and congratulated him, saying that he had made India proud.
Exclusive! It is an emotional moment for me, says Kannada star Duniya Vijay on his debut in Tamil with 'Mookuthi Amman 2'
Chennai, Mar 7: Kannada star Duniya Vijay, who will be making his debut in Tamil cinema through director Sundar C's upcoming magnum opus 'Mookuthi Amman 2', featuring actress Nayanthara in the lead, says that he is thrilled beyond words that he is to work with the same director who has directed his favourite star Rajinikanth in Arunachalam.
Work on Rajinikanth-starrer 'Jailer 2' to begin next week?
Chennai, March 6: The latest buzz on director Nelson's much-awaited action entertainer 'Jailer 2', featuring Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, is that work on the film is likely to begin next week.
Rajinikanth sends heartfelt birthday wishes to Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin
Chennai, March 1: Tamil cinema legend Rajinikanth extended his heartfelt birthday wishes to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on his 72nd birthday with a personal phone call as part of the celebrations honouring the state leader.
Pooja Hegde to shake a leg for a special dance number in Rajinikanth-starrer 'Coolie'
Chennai, Feb 27: Actress Pooja Hegde will be seen shaking a leg to a peppy number from Anirudh in director Lokesh Kanakaraj's upcoming action extravaganza 'Coolie', featuring Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead.
PM Modi remembers former Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa on her birth anniversary
New Delhi, February 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emembered Tamil Nadu's former Chief Minister and famous actress Jayalalithaa on her birth anniversary on Monday.
Rajinikanth pays floral tribute to Jayalalithaa on her 77th birth anniversary
Chennai, February 24: On the occasion of former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's 77th birth anniversary, veteran actor Rajinikanth paid tributes to the iconic leader at her residence at Poes Garden, Chennai.
Sundeep Kishan reveals he is not part of Rajinikanth-starrer 'Coolie'
Chennai, Feb 20: Telugu star Sundeep Kishan has now made it clear that he is not a part of director Lokesh Kanakaraj's eagerly awaited action entertainer, 'Coolie', featuring superstar Rajinikanth in the lead.
Rajinikanth's 'Jailer' to release in Japan on February 21
Chennai, Feb 19: After having set the cash registers ringing in India, director Nelson’s blockbuster film, ‘Jailer’, featuring Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, is now all set to release in Japan.
Actor Rajinikanth discloses the secret behind his positive vibes
Chennai, Feb 7: Superstar Rajinikanth has now disclosed the secret behind the positive vibes that emanate from him.
'Naanum Oru Penn' actress Pushpalatha passes away at 87
Chennai, February 5: Veteran South Indian actress Pushpalatha passed away at the age of 87 in Chennai on February 4, her family said.
Tamil Superstar Vijay to expand his party TVK's grassroots network
Chennai, Feb 5: Tamil superstar-turned-politician Vijay has directed the functionaries of his newly launched political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), to finalise the appointment of office bearers, aiming to strengthen the party's grassroots network.
Veteran South Indian actress Pushpalatha passes away at 87
Chennai, Feb 5: Noted South Indian actress Pushpalatha passed away on February 5, in Chennai at the age of 87 after a prolonged illness. Pushpalatha had a distinguished career spanning multiple decades, acting in over 100 films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema.
South film producer NK Chowdary found dead at Goa residence
Mumbai, Feb 3: The body of producer Sunkara Krishna Prasad Chowdary, who was known as NK Chowdary in the South Indian film industry, was recovered from his residence in north Goa on Monday.
Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth seeks blessings from Lord Venkateswara Swamy at Tirumala
Mumbai, Feb 2: Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth, paid a visit to the Lord Venkateswara Swamy at Tirumala to seek blessings.
This year, I wish to own my wings and build the fire – bigger, better, stronger: Shruti Haasan
Chennai, Jan 30: Actress and singer Shruti Haasan, who celebrated her birthday recently, has said that she senses this year to be a magical one and that she intends to learn more about herself this year.
Lyca gave me an opportunity to do a film starring Rajinikanth, says actor Prithviraj
Chennai, Jan 27: Malayalam actor and director Prithviraj Sukumaran has now disclosed that he was given an opportunity by Subaskaran, the head of well known Tamil film production house Lyca Productions, to direct a film featuring Tamil superstar Rajinikanth in the lead.
Shruti Haasan's impromptu performance with local band in Bangkok leaves fans wanting more
Chennai, Jan 24: Actress-singer Shruti Haasan, who's currently in Bangkok shooting for the Rajinikanth-starrer 'Coolie', recently surprised everyone with an unplanned performance.
Amitabh Bachchan: I am rewarded each Sunday
Mumbai, Jan 20: Amitabh Bachchan shared that his Sunday at the gates of his home in Mumbai were filled with love and affection. The megastar said that he is rewarded every week.
Amitabh Bachchan pays a tribute to Ganga Maiya amidst Mahakumbh
Mumbai, Jan 18: Mahakumbh 2025 began on 13th January, and ever since then millions of pilgrims have visited Prayagraj seeking spiritual purification. Recently, Amitabh Bachchan took to his official IG account and dropped a special post, commemorating one of the biggest religious events of the century.
I won my first Best Actor Award for playing Chandala in an inter-school drama competition, says Rajinikanth
Chennai, Jan 18: Actor Rajinikanth has now disclosed that he won his first Best Actor Award for playing the character of Chandala in a play that was staged during an inter-school drama competition.
Making video of Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 announcement teaser released
Chennai, Jan 17: The makers of director Nelson's much-awaited action entertainer 'Jailer 2', featuring Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, have now given fans of the superstar one more reason to celebrate.
Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' officially announced
New Delhi, January 14: Megastar Rajinikanth is back to entertain audience with 'Jailer 2'.
Announcement teaser of Superstar Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 released
Chennai, Jan 14: It's official! Director Nelson will be directing the much-awaited action entertainer 'Jailer 2', featuring Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead.
Vishnuvardhan says Rajini's 'Billa' didn't do all that well; Rajini's publicist responds
Chennai, Jan 13: Director Vishnuvardhan has stirred a hornet's nest by claiming that the original superhit film 'Billa', featuring Rajinikanth in the lead, didn't do all that well when it released in 1980, prompting a sharp response from Rajinikanth's publicist, Riaz Ahmed, who has pointed out that the film was a silver jubilee hit and that Vishnuvardhan could confirm this with Suresh Balaji, the producer of the original version.