<p>The Karnataka Ratna Award was posthumously conferred on late actor Puneeth Rajkumar by state Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai at a function here on Tuesday. Puneeth Rajkumar`s family members attended the award ceremony.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Chief Minister presented the prestigious award to the late actor's wife Ashwini Revanth. Actors Rajinikanth and Jr NTR were among those present. The Karnataka Chief Minister shared a video of the award ceremony in a tweet.<br />
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The Chief Minister had announced earlier that the state government has decided to present the 'Karnataka Ratna'&nbsp;award to Puneeth Rajkumar on November 1.<br />
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"A committee would be formed to make preparations for the award presentation ceremony. Members of Dr Rajkumar's family would also be included as members of the committee. We all together will present the award posthumously to Puneeth in a highly dignified manner," Bommai had told the media. The Chief Minister had also paid rich tributes to Puneeth Rajkumar on his first death anniversary.<br />
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"His death has left a deep void in Kannada cinema. A multi-faceted personality, he was a wonderful actor, playback singer, television presenter &amp; producer. In our hearts forever Appu!" he said in a tweet. The highest civilian award of the state has been conferred only nine times earlier. The event was held on the 67th Kannada Rajyotsava.<br />
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The Karnataka Ratna was last awarded to Dr Virendra Heggade in 2009 for his social service. Apart from him, Puneeth`s father Dr Rajkumar was among the first recipients of the state`s highest civilian award in 1992 for his work in the entertainment industry. Puneeth Rajkumar passed away last year on October 29 following a cardiac arrest at the age of 46.&nbsp;<br />
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Colloquially known as Appu, he was an actor, playback singer, television presenter and producer.&nbsp;</p>

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The Karnataka Ratna Award was posthumously conferred on late actor Puneeth Rajkumar by state Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai at a function here on Tuesday. Puneeth Rajkumar`s family members attended the award ceremony.

The Karnataka Ratna Award was posthumously conferred on late actor Puneeth Rajkumar by state Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai at a function here on Tuesday. Puneeth Rajkumar`s family members attended the award ceremony. The Chief Minister presented the prestigious award to the late actor's wife Ashwini Revanth. Actors Rajinikanth and Jr NTR were among those present. The Karnataka Chief Minister shared a video of the award ceremony in a tweet. The Chief Minister had announced earlier that the state government has decided to present the 'Karnataka Ratna' award to Puneeth Rajkumar on November 1. "A committee would be formed to make preparations for the award presentation ceremony. Members of Dr Rajkumar's family would also be included as members of the committee. We all together will present the award posthumously to Puneeth in a highly dignified manner," Bommai had told the media. The Chief Minister had also paid rich tributes to Puneeth Rajkumar on his first death anniversary. "His death has left a deep void in Kannada cinema. A multi-faceted personality, he was a wonderful actor, playback singer, television presenter & producer. In our hearts forever Appu!" he said in a tweet. The highest civilian award of the state has been conferred only nine times earlier. The event was held on the 67th Kannada Rajyotsava. The Karnataka Ratna was last awarded to Dr Virendra Heggade in 2009 for his social service. Apart from him, Puneeth`s father Dr Rajkumar was among the first recipients of the state`s highest civilian award in 1992 for his work in the entertainment industry. Puneeth Rajkumar passed away last year on October 29 following a cardiac arrest at the age of 46. Colloquially known as Appu, he was an actor, playback singer, television presenter and producer.

Puneeth Rajkumar conferred Karnataka Ratna Award posthumously

<p>Superstar Rajinikanth, who&nbsp;isn't just loved&nbsp;and appreciated as an actor&nbsp;but also worshipped as the Thalaivaa,&nbsp;stepped out of his Chennai house on Monday morning to greet and wish his fans on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.</p>

<p>Dressed in a simple white Kurta and lungi, the actor waved at the enthusiastic fans who had gathered in front of his residence. Videos and photos of the same have gone viral on social media.</p>

<p>Seeing the viral photos and videos, netizens hailed the veteran star for his simplicity. And, many praised the actor for not&nbsp;disappointing his fans who had been eagerly waiting outside his residence to get a glimpse of their favourite star.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thalaivar Now 💜💜💜<br />
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Happy Deepavali Guys 🪔🪔🪔<a href="https://twitter.com/rajinikanth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajinikanth</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyDiwali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyDiwali</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Deepavali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Deepavali</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyDeepavali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyDeepavali</a> <a href="https://t.co/1M7ZWbsHrr">pic.twitter.com/1M7ZWbsHrr</a></p>
— Ⓜ️🅰️N🅾️ (@rajini_mano) <a href="https://twitter.com/rajini_mano/status/1584395309995945984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>Talking about Rajinikanth, the 'Thalaiva' of Tollywood, needs no description. He has established a stronghold in the Tamil film industry with the portrayal of various characters and performing in every movie genre. Some of Rajinikanth's best films include, 'Kabali', 'Sivaji', 'Annaatthe', and 'Lingaa' to name a few of the plethora of movies he has acted in.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Rajinikanth was last seen in 'Annaatthe', directed by Siva, which gathered mixed reviews from the audiences and was released on the occasion of Diwali 2021.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/node/527370" hreflang="en">Celeb-inspired ethnic attires for Diwali</a></p>

<p>He will be next seen in an action thriller film 'Jailer' alongside Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ramya Krishnan, Priyanka Arul Mohan, and Shiva Rajkumar.</p>

<p>Helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the shooting for the project has already begun. The official release date is still awaited.</p>

<p>Before 'Jailer', Rajnikanth and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan worked together in 'Robot' which was a blockbuster hit. Ash and Rajini's on-screen chemistry was nothing short of magical in this film.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Superstar Rajinikanth, who isn't just loved and appreciated as an actor but also worshipped as the Thalaivaa, stepped out of his Chennai house on Monday morning to greet and wish his fans on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.

Superstar Rajinikanth, who isn't just loved and appreciated as an actor but also worshipped as the Thalaivaa, stepped out of his Chennai house on Monday morning to greet and wish his fans on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. Dressed in a simple white Kurta and lungi, the actor waved at the enthusiastic fans who had gathered in front of his residence. Videos and photos of the same have gone viral on social media. Seeing the viral photos and videos, netizens hailed the veteran star for his simplicity. And, many praised the actor for not disappointing his fans who had been eagerly waiting outside his residence to get a glimpse of their favourite star. Thalaivar Now 💜💜💜 Happy Deepavali Guys 🪔🪔🪔@rajinikanth #HappyDiwali #Deepavali #HappyDeepavali pic.twitter.com/1M7ZWbsHrr — Ⓜ️🅰️N🅾️ (@rajini_mano) October 24, 2022 Talking about Rajinikanth, the 'Thalaiva' of Tollywood, needs no description. He has established a stronghold in the Tamil film industry with the portrayal of various characters and performing in every movie genre. Some of Rajinikanth's best films include, 'Kabali', 'Sivaji', 'Annaatthe', and 'Lingaa' to name a few of the plethora of movies he has acted in. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth was last seen in 'Annaatthe', directed by Siva, which gathered mixed reviews from the audiences and was released on the occasion of Diwali 2021. Also read: Celeb-inspired ethnic attires for Diwali He will be next seen in an action thriller film 'Jailer' alongside Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ramya Krishnan, Priyanka Arul Mohan, and Shiva Rajkumar. Helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the shooting for the project has already begun. The official release date is still awaited. Before 'Jailer', Rajnikanth and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan worked together in 'Robot' which was a blockbuster hit. Ash and Rajini's on-screen chemistry was nothing short of magical in this film. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Superstar Rajinikanth has been honoured by the Income Tax department in Chennai for paying his taxes on a regular basis. On Sunday, Rajinikanth’s daughter Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth, took to Instagram and shared the update with the actors’&nbsp;fans.<br />
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On Sunday, Income Tax Day was celebrated in Chennai. Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan presided over the function where Aishwaryaa accepted the award on behalf of her father. “Proud daughter of a high and prompt taxpayer. Many thanks to the #incometaxdepartment of Tamilnadu and Puducherry for honouring appa on #incometaxday2022 #onbehalfofmyfather,” she captioned the post, adding a few pictures of herself receiving the ‘samman patra’.</p>

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<p>As soon as Aishwaryaa shared the news, fans chimed in the comment section to congratulate Rajinikanth.<br />
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“Proud to be thalaivar fan,” a social media user commented.“Congratulations to thalaivar. Rajinikanth sir is surely a responsible citizen,” wrote another. Meanwhile, on the work front, Rajinikanth has teamed up with filmmaker Nelson Dilipkumar for a new film titled ‘Jailer’.&nbsp;<br />
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The project, which will also star Kannada actor Shivrajkumar in a key role, will go on the floors soon.<br />
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According to reports, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is in talks to play the female lead. If reports are to be believed, the duo will mark their collaboration after 11 years as they previously worked on a blockbuster film ‘Ethiran’, titled ‘Robot’ in Telugu.&nbsp;<br />
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Rajinikanth was last seen in ‘Annaatthe’, directed by Siva, which was released to mixed reviews on&nbsp;Diwali in 2021.</p>


Superstar Rajinikanth has been honoured by the Income Tax department in Chennai for paying his taxes on a regular basis. On Sunday, Rajinikanth’s daughter Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth, took to Instagram and shared the update with the actors’ fans.

Superstar Rajinikanth has been honoured by the Income Tax department in Chennai for paying his taxes on a regular basis. On Sunday, Rajinikanth’s daughter Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth, took to Instagram and shared the update with the actors’ fans. On Sunday, Income Tax Day was celebrated in Chennai. Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan presided over the function where Aishwaryaa accepted the award on behalf of her father. “Proud daughter of a high and prompt taxpayer. Many thanks to the #incometaxdepartment of Tamilnadu and Puducherry for honouring appa on #incometaxday2022 #onbehalfofmyfather,” she captioned the post, adding a few pictures of herself receiving the ‘samman patra’. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth (@aishwaryarajini) × As soon as Aishwaryaa shared the news, fans chimed in the comment section to congratulate Rajinikanth. “Proud to be thalaivar fan,” a social media user commented.“Congratulations to thalaivar. Rajinikanth sir is surely a responsible citizen,” wrote another. Meanwhile, on the work front, Rajinikanth has teamed up with filmmaker Nelson Dilipkumar for a new film titled ‘Jailer’. The project, which will also star Kannada actor Shivrajkumar in a key role, will go on the floors soon. According to reports, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is in talks to play the female lead. If reports are to be believed, the duo will mark their collaboration after 11 years as they previously worked on a blockbuster film ‘Ethiran’, titled ‘Robot’ in Telugu. Rajinikanth was last seen in ‘Annaatthe’, directed by Siva, which was released to mixed reviews on Diwali in 2021.

Rajinikanth honoured by Income Tax Department

<p>Indian chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa met superstar Rajinikanth on Saturday at the actor's residence in Chennai. The chess grandmaster visited Rajinikanth's home with his parents and sister.</p>

<p>On his official Twitter handle, the 16-year-old genius&nbsp;shared pictures from his recent visit to Rajinikanth's house. He also penned a note for the superstar and expressed his admiration for the actor's humility.</p>

<p>In one of the pictures, Praggnanandhaa is seen giving a chess board to Rajinikanth. Another picture shows him handing over a religious image to the actor. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"A day to remember!!! Met @rajinikanth uncle today with my family! Inspired by his humbleness despite reaching great heights! #Respect #Magizchi (sic)," Praggnanandhaa tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A day to remember!!! Met <a href="https://twitter.com/rajinikanth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajinikanth</a> uncle today with my family! Inspired by his humbleness despite reaching great heights! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Respect?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Respect</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Magizchi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Magizchi</a> <a href="https://t.co/Xfg2XUg5RD">pic.twitter.com/Xfg2XUg5RD</a></p>
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<p>Praggnanandhaa is part of the Indian contingent at the upcoming Chess Olympiad. The event will be held in Chennai from July 28 to August 10.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/captain-america-4-official-title-revealed-film-to-release-in-2024-500185" hreflang="en">'Captain America 4' official title revealed, film to release in 2024</a></p>

<p>Coming to Rajnikanth's work front, the actor was last seen in 'Annaatthe'.&nbsp;Directed by Siva and produced by Kalanithi Maran, the movie also starred Khushbu, Meena, Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh, Jagapathi Babu, Prakash Raj, Soori and Abhimanyu Singh.</p>


Indian chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa met superstar Rajinikanth on Saturday at the actor's residence in Chennai. The chess grandmaster visited Rajinikanth's home with his parents and sister.

Indian chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa met superstar Rajinikanth on Saturday at the actor's residence in Chennai. The chess grandmaster visited Rajinikanth's home with his parents and sister. On his official Twitter handle, the 16-year-old genius shared pictures from his recent visit to Rajinikanth's house. He also penned a note for the superstar and expressed his admiration for the actor's humility. In one of the pictures, Praggnanandhaa is seen giving a chess board to Rajinikanth. Another picture shows him handing over a religious image to the actor. "A day to remember!!! Met @rajinikanth uncle today with my family! Inspired by his humbleness despite reaching great heights! #Respect #Magizchi (sic)," Praggnanandhaa tweeted. A day to remember!!! Met @rajinikanth uncle today with my family! Inspired by his humbleness despite reaching great heights! #Respect #Magizchi pic.twitter.com/Xfg2XUg5RD — Praggnanandhaa (@rpragchess) July 23, 2022 Praggnanandhaa is part of the Indian contingent at the upcoming Chess Olympiad. The event will be held in Chennai from July 28 to August 10. Also read: 'Captain America 4' official title revealed, film to release in 2024 Coming to Rajnikanth's work front, the actor was last seen in 'Annaatthe'. Directed by Siva and produced by Kalanithi Maran, the movie also starred Khushbu, Meena, Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh, Jagapathi Babu, Prakash Raj, Soori and Abhimanyu Singh.

Indian chess grandmaster Praggnanandhaa meets Rajinikanth, shares pics with a special note

<p>Rajinikanth’s daughter and filmmaker Aishwaryaa has tested positive for COVID-19. Sharing a post on Instagram, she wrote, "Tested positive even after all precautions...Got admitted... Please mask up get vaccinated and be safe... Bring it on 2022! We'll see what more is that you have in store for me."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Aishwaryaa was recently in the news when she announced her divorce from husband Dhanush. The former couple posted a lengthy statement that goes like: “18 years of togetherness as friends, couple, as parents and well-wishers to each other... The journey has been of growth, understanding, adjusting and adapting. Today we stand at a place where our paths separate... Dhanush and I have decided to part ways as a couple and take time to understand us as individuals for the better. Please do respect our decision and give us the needed privacy to deal with it."&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-time-to-return-to-theatres-as-prabhas-starrer-radhe-shyam-confirms-release-date-449752" hreflang="en">Time to return to theatres as Prabhas starrer 'Radhe Shyam' confirms release date</a></p>

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<p>Dhanush and Aishwaryaa worked together in 3, which marked the latter's directorial debut. The psychological thriller featured a song called Kolaveri Di, which became insanely popular with the masses.&nbsp;</p>

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Rajinikanth’s daughter and filmmaker Aishwaryaa has tested positive for COVID-19. Sharing a post on Instagram, she wrote, "Tested positive even after all precautions.

Rajinikanth’s daughter and filmmaker Aishwaryaa has tested positive for COVID-19. Sharing a post on Instagram, she wrote, "Tested positive even after all precautions...Got admitted... Please mask up get vaccinated and be safe... Bring it on 2022! We'll see what more is that you have in store for me." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aishwaryaa R Dhanush (@aishwaryaa_r_dhanush) × Aishwaryaa was recently in the news when she announced her divorce from husband Dhanush. The former couple posted a lengthy statement that goes like: “18 years of togetherness as friends, couple, as parents and well-wishers to each other... The journey has been of growth, understanding, adjusting and adapting. Today we stand at a place where our paths separate... Dhanush and I have decided to part ways as a couple and take time to understand us as individuals for the better. Please do respect our decision and give us the needed privacy to deal with it." Time to return to theatres as Prabhas starrer 'Radhe Shyam' confirms release date View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aishwaryaa R Dhanush (@aishwaryaa_r_dhanush) × Dhanush and Aishwaryaa worked together in 3, which marked the latter's directorial debut. The psychological thriller featured a song called Kolaveri Di, which became insanely popular with the masses. Indian hospital apologises after it uses Morgan Freeman's photo in a skin treatment advertisement Justin Bieber gets trolled for buying Bored Ape NFT for $1.29 million

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<p>The mighty Rajinikanth who is known to achieve any goal on screen, no matter how impossible, has set his heart on a new mission: he wants to mend his daughter Aishwaryaa's marriage with the superstar-in-his-own-right Dhanush.</p>

<p>Dhanush and Aishwarya announced their separation earlier this month after 18 years of marriage.</p>

<p>However, Aishwarya’s father has not come to terms with the reality.</p>

<p>“Rajini Sir has taken his daughter’s break up very badly. He keeps insisting that the separation is temporary. He has been urging his daughter to mend her marriage,” says a source from Chennai. And who knows? It just may happen. Families of both Aishwarya and Dhunsh are pressurizing the couple to reconcile.</p>

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<p>The source close to the development says fights between the couple were not uncommon. Dhanush and Aishwarya had bitter differences. But somehow Rajnikanth always managed to convince them to stay together. Will he succeed this time again? &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/meet-aishwaryaa-r-dhanush-the-filmmaker-author-who-announced-her-separation-from-dhanush-445628" hreflang="en">Meet Aishwaryaa R Dhanush, the filmmaker-author who announced her separation from Dhanush</a></strong> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>


The mighty Rajinikanth who is known to achieve any goal on screen, no matter how impossible, has set his heart on a new mission: he wants to mend his daughter Aishwaryaa's marriage with the superstar-in-his-own-right Dhanush.

The mighty Rajinikanth who is known to achieve any goal on screen, no matter how impossible, has set his heart on a new mission: he wants to mend his daughter Aishwaryaa's marriage with the superstar-in-his-own-right Dhanush. Dhanush and Aishwarya announced their separation earlier this month after 18 years of marriage. However, Aishwarya’s father has not come to terms with the reality. “Rajini Sir has taken his daughter’s break up very badly. He keeps insisting that the separation is temporary. He has been urging his daughter to mend her marriage,” says a source from Chennai. And who knows? It just may happen. Families of both Aishwarya and Dhunsh are pressurizing the couple to reconcile. Dhanush- Aishwaryaa divorce: Rajinikanth’s fans won’t forgive the actor, feel industry insiders The source close to the development says fights between the couple were not uncommon. Dhanush and Aishwarya had bitter differences. But somehow Rajnikanth always managed to convince them to stay together. Will he succeed this time again? Meet Aishwaryaa R Dhanush, the filmmaker-author who announced her separation from Dhanush

Rajinikanth is urgently trying to save daughter Aishwaryaa and Dhanush’s marriage

<p>By announcing his separation from his wife Aishwaryaa of 18 years, actor Dhanush has risked the wrath of Rajinikanth’s fandom. This could mean all of Tamil Nadu, give or take a &nbsp;few pockets where Dhanush’s attempts to do an anti-Rajinikanth(“I never wanted to be known as a superstar”) impressed an elite audience.</p>

<p>Hours after Dhanush and his wife Aishwaryaa announced the end of their marriage, I was on the phone with a major Tamil actor who placed the blame on the breached marriage squarely on Dhanush.</p>

<p>“This is not a bolt from the blue like Samantha and Naga Chaitanya calling off their marriage. No one, not even their closest friends or even the couple’s parents, had seen that one coming. This is different. Rajini’s fan clubs won’t like it,” the actor said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rajinikanth’s daughters did not marry into happily-ever-after partnerships. The impending separation was killing Rajinikanth for years. When his younger daughter Soundarya separated from her (first) husband Rajinikanth was shattered. He pleaded with his elder daughter Aishwarya to not call off her marriage, if not for the sake of Rajinikanth’s image, then for their two sons who are still young. Yatra is 16 and Linga is 12. If I was their parent I’d keep them away from school for at least the next month.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/meet-aishwaryaa-r-dhanush-the-filmmaker-author-who-announced-her-separation-from-dhanush-445628" hreflang="en">Meet Aishwaryaa R Dhanush, the filmmaker-author who announced her separation from Dhanush</a></strong></p>

<p>Sources in the know tell me, Aishwaryaa tried hard to keep the marriage going. She continued to ignore Dhanush’s rumoured adventures outside marriage, as most wives in the Indian entertainment industry do.</p>

<p>I have no clue why this couple decided to call it quits at this point of time. As my Tamil actor-friend snidely suggested, “Maybe Aishwaryaa wants to re-marry, as she has every right to. It can’t be Dhanush. He will never marry again, he doesn’t need &nbsp;to.”</p>

<p>No one who knows anything about the Tamil film industry- is even remotely shocked. This separation was coming for a long time. Dhanush and Aishwaryaa were heading in opposite directions for a while.</p>

<p>In &nbsp;2012, Aishwarya &nbsp;Rajnikant Dhanush(as she called herself) directed a fascinating Tamil thriller called '3'. It was an out-of-the-box experimental film that attained pre-release fame through Dhanush absurdist song &nbsp;'Kolaveri Di'. In hindsight, the song’s success was not only deservingly short-lived but also thoroughly embarrassing for all concerned. Worse of all, it eclipsed the merits of Aishwarya’s film.</p>

<p>If the &nbsp;'Kolaveri Di' lyrics were a hotchpotch mix of English and Tamil, the singing style didn’t conform to any particular style and it was sung by a non-singer — despite all that, it became a super hit.<br />
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Dhanush, who lent his voice to it, says his lack of comfort with the English language helped him in choosing the words to connect with people who are not fluent in the language.<br />
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Said Dhanush, “It’s just a song. Just a phase. It will pass. I am one of those people, who don’t know how to speak proper English. But I manage. Speaking the English language was initially a huge problem for me, so I knew how to connect with people like me. I knew what words to choose so that they connect with people, who are not fluent in English."</p>

<p>The song, composed by &nbsp;Anirudh Ravichander, was a part of &nbsp;Dhanush’s wife Aishwarya’s directorial debut '3'. Dhanush had no illusions about the quality of the lyrics. "It’s not poetry. Whatever silly words came to my mind, I used it in the song. It’s just like any composition, nothing special. A group of us GenNext kids —me, Shruti Haasan, my wife Aishwarya and the composer Anirudh — were open to ideas. The tune was done in 20 minutes. As soon as I heard the song, the words simply came to my mind spontaneously. I wanted the words to be understood by everybody regardless of whether they know English or not," he added.</p>

<p>The actor admitted to me that the song had overshadowed his wife’s film. "It seems the song has become bigger than the film. But the film has a solid and novel script. Once people see the film they’ll see the song as just a part of the narration. Now I’m just going to focus on shooting the song for my wife’s film. Let’s see where it goes from there.”</p>

<p>'3' was released, bombed and there were whispers in the film industry that Rajnikanth had to pay off some of the debts.</p>

<p>Dhanush angrily responded to this rumour, “How I love the stories that are created just because I am married to a particular person's daughter.'3' has suffered no losses. And even if there are losses to be compensated for, God has been kind to me. I can take care of my own financial liabilities, thank you very much.”</p>

<p>This was 10 years ago - during a time when no one imagined Rajinikanth's daughters would both end their marriages. One of them has found love again. One hopes the same for the other. One also hopes that Rajnikanth doesn’t take his daughter’s heartbreak to heart. If anything were to happen to his former father-in-law, things may get uncomfortable for &nbsp;Dhanush.</p>


By announcing his separation from his wife Aishwaryaa of 18 years, actor Dhanush has risked the wrath of Rajinikanth’s fandom. This could mean all of Tamil Nadu, give or take a few pockets where Dhanush’s attempts to do an anti-Rajinikanth(“I never wanted to be known as a superstar”) impressed an elite audience.

By announcing his separation from his wife Aishwaryaa of 18 years, actor Dhanush has risked the wrath of Rajinikanth’s fandom. This could mean all of Tamil Nadu, give or take a few pockets where Dhanush’s attempts to do an anti-Rajinikanth(“I never wanted to be known as a superstar”) impressed an elite audience. Hours after Dhanush and his wife Aishwaryaa announced the end of their marriage, I was on the phone with a major Tamil actor who placed the blame on the breached marriage squarely on Dhanush. “This is not a bolt from the blue like Samantha and Naga Chaitanya calling off their marriage. No one, not even their closest friends or even the couple’s parents, had seen that one coming. This is different. Rajini’s fan clubs won’t like it,” the actor said. Rajinikanth’s daughters did not marry into happily-ever-after partnerships. The impending separation was killing Rajinikanth for years. When his younger daughter Soundarya separated from her (first) husband Rajinikanth was shattered. He pleaded with his elder daughter Aishwarya to not call off her marriage, if not for the sake of Rajinikanth’s image, then for their two sons who are still young. Yatra is 16 and Linga is 12. If I was their parent I’d keep them away from school for at least the next month. Meet Aishwaryaa R Dhanush, the filmmaker-author who announced her separation from Dhanush Sources in the know tell me, Aishwaryaa tried hard to keep the marriage going. She continued to ignore Dhanush’s rumoured adventures outside marriage, as most wives in the Indian entertainment industry do. I have no clue why this couple decided to call it quits at this point of time. As my Tamil actor-friend snidely suggested, “Maybe Aishwaryaa wants to re-marry, as she has every right to. It can’t be Dhanush. He will never marry again, he doesn’t need to.” No one who knows anything about the Tamil film industry- is even remotely shocked. This separation was coming for a long time. Dhanush and Aishwaryaa were heading in opposite directions for a while. In 2012, Aishwarya Rajnikant Dhanush(as she called herself) directed a fascinating Tamil thriller called '3'. It was an out-of-the-box experimental film that attained pre-release fame through Dhanush absurdist song 'Kolaveri Di'. In hindsight, the song’s success was not only deservingly short-lived but also thoroughly embarrassing for all concerned. Worse of all, it eclipsed the merits of Aishwarya’s film. If the 'Kolaveri Di' lyrics were a hotchpotch mix of English and Tamil, the singing style didn’t conform to any particular style and it was sung by a non-singer — despite all that, it became a super hit. Dhanush, who lent his voice to it, says his lack of comfort with the English language helped him in choosing the words to connect with people who are not fluent in the language. Said Dhanush, “It’s just a song. Just a phase. It will pass. I am one of those people, who don’t know how to speak proper English. But I manage. Speaking the English language was initially a huge problem for me, so I knew how to connect with people like me. I knew what words to choose so that they connect with people, who are not fluent in English." The song, composed by Anirudh Ravichander, was a part of Dhanush’s wife Aishwarya’s directorial debut '3'. Dhanush had no illusions about the quality of the lyrics. "It’s not poetry. Whatever silly words came to my mind, I used it in the song. It’s just like any composition, nothing special. A group of us GenNext kids —me, Shruti Haasan, my wife Aishwarya and the composer Anirudh — were open to ideas. The tune was done in 20 minutes. As soon as I heard the song, the words simply came to my mind spontaneously. I wanted the words to be understood by everybody regardless of whether they know English or not," he added. The actor admitted to me that the song had overshadowed his wife’s film. "It seems the song has become bigger than the film. But the film has a solid and novel script. Once people see the film they’ll see the song as just a part of the narration. Now I’m just going to focus on shooting the song for my wife’s film. Let’s see where it goes from there.” '3' was released, bombed and there were whispers in the film industry that Rajnikanth had to pay off some of the debts. Dhanush angrily responded to this rumour, “How I love the stories that are created just because I am married to a particular person's daughter.'3' has suffered no losses. And even if there are losses to be compensated for, God has been kind to me. I can take care of my own financial liabilities, thank you very much.” This was 10 years ago - during a time when no one imagined Rajinikanth's daughters would both end their marriages. One of them has found love again. One hopes the same for the other. One also hopes that Rajnikanth doesn’t take his daughter’s heartbreak to heart. If anything were to happen to his former father-in-law, things may get uncomfortable for Dhanush.

Dhanush- Aishwaryaa divorce: Rajinikanth’s fans won’t forgive the actor, feel industry insiders

<p>Her father is one of the biggest superstars of India. She is married to one of the most popular actors in the current generation, but despite being part of film royalty, Aishwaryaa R Dhanush has lived a life relatively away from the limelight.&nbsp;<br />
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On Monday, Aishwaryaa and Dhanush announced their separation after being married for 18 years. The news left fans across the country shocked as no one had seen it coming. In October 2021, Aishwaryaa had shared a photo from the National Film Awards ceremony where her father, superstar Rajinikanth was honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award while her husband Dhanush won the Best Actor award for 'Asuran'. In the photo, Aishwaryaa sat between her father and husband and captioned the image as, "They are mine....and this is history #prouddaughter #proudwife".</p>

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While Aishwaryaa has kept a relatively low profile despite her connections to films, the 40-year-old mother of two boys has also created her own niche in showbiz.&nbsp;<br />
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A trained Bharatnatyam dancer Aishwaryaa was appointed as UN Women's Advocate for gender equality and women's empowerment in India in 2016.&nbsp;<br />
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Aishwaryaa had also directed the Tamil film '3' which starred her husband Dhanush and Shruti Haasan in 2012. The film's song 'Kolaveri D' sung by Dhanush was a blockbuster hit even before the film was released. However, the film itself was not very successful at the box office. The film had received mixed responses. In 2015, she directed the dark comedy 'Vai Raja Vai' which had an ensemble cast starring Gautham Karthik, Priya Anand, Vivek, Gayathri Raguram and Daniel Balaji. Taapsee Pannu and Dhanush made a cameo appearance in the film.<br />
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Aishwaryaa has also done playback for two films- one in 2003 for a film called 'Whistle' and then in 2010 she sang 'Un Mela Aasadhan' for the film 'Aayirathil Oruvan'. The song fetched her Best Playback Singer (female) nomination at the Filmfare awards.&nbsp;<br />
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A voracious reader, Aishwaryaa also dabbled into writing and wrote 'Standing on an Apple Box: The Story of a Girl Among the Stars' in 2016 which was semi-autobiographical and talked about living in a family of superstars.&nbsp;<br />
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Earlier this month, she announced she would be directing a music video which will be released on February 14.</p>

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<p>On Monday, Aishwaryaa took to Instagram to announce her separation from Dhanush who was last seen in the Hindi film <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-atrangi-re-review-dhanush-is-the-star-of-this-indulgent-love-storyco-starring-akshay-kumar-sara-ali-kha-439468">'Atrangi Re'.</a> Dhanush and Aishwaryaa shared similar posts on social media.&nbsp;<br />
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The couple share two sons- Yatra and Linga- together.&nbsp;</p>


Her father is one of the biggest superstars of India. She is married to one of the most popular actors in the current generation, but despite being part of film royalty, Aishwaryaa R Dhanush has lived a life relatively away from the limelight.

Her father is one of the biggest superstars of India. She is married to one of the most popular actors in the current generation, but despite being part of film royalty, Aishwaryaa R Dhanush has lived a life relatively away from the limelight. On Monday, Aishwaryaa and Dhanush announced their separation after being married for 18 years. The news left fans across the country shocked as no one had seen it coming. In October 2021, Aishwaryaa had shared a photo from the National Film Awards ceremony where her father, superstar Rajinikanth was honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award while her husband Dhanush won the Best Actor award for 'Asuran'. In the photo, Aishwaryaa sat between her father and husband and captioned the image as, "They are mine....and this is history #prouddaughter #proudwife". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aishwaryaa R Dhanush (@aishwaryaa_r_dhanush) × Dhanush, Aishwaryaa announce separation after 18 years of marriage While Aishwaryaa has kept a relatively low profile despite her connections to films, the 40-year-old mother of two boys has also created her own niche in showbiz. A trained Bharatnatyam dancer Aishwaryaa was appointed as UN Women's Advocate for gender equality and women's empowerment in India in 2016. Aishwaryaa had also directed the Tamil film '3' which starred her husband Dhanush and Shruti Haasan in 2012. The film's song 'Kolaveri D' sung by Dhanush was a blockbuster hit even before the film was released. However, the film itself was not very successful at the box office. The film had received mixed responses. In 2015, she directed the dark comedy 'Vai Raja Vai' which had an ensemble cast starring Gautham Karthik, Priya Anand, Vivek, Gayathri Raguram and Daniel Balaji. Taapsee Pannu and Dhanush made a cameo appearance in the film. Aishwaryaa has also done playback for two films- one in 2003 for a film called 'Whistle' and then in 2010 she sang 'Un Mela Aasadhan' for the film 'Aayirathil Oruvan'. The song fetched her Best Playback Singer (female) nomination at the Filmfare awards. A voracious reader, Aishwaryaa also dabbled into writing and wrote 'Standing on an Apple Box: The Story of a Girl Among the Stars' in 2016 which was semi-autobiographical and talked about living in a family of superstars. Earlier this month, she announced she would be directing a music video which will be released on February 14. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aishwaryaa R Dhanush (@aishwaryaa_r_dhanush) × On Monday, Aishwaryaa took to Instagram to announce her separation from Dhanush who was last seen in the Hindi film 'Atrangi Re'. Dhanush and Aishwaryaa shared similar posts on social media. The couple share two sons- Yatra and Linga- together.

Meet Aishwaryaa R Dhanush, the filmmaker-author who announced her separation from Dhanush

<p>Veteran actor Rajinikanth launched ‘Rajinikanth Foundation’, his venture that is aimed at ‘Educating, Empowering and Employing youth from the lower strata of society. According to the website Rajinikanthfoundation.org, it would offer advice to youth on selecting career paths, financial support for training towards their goals and provide an ecosystem to nurture their talent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/rajinikanth">Rajinikanth</a> foundation’s vision reads thus, “By using education of the poor and the downtrodden as a tool, Rajinikanth Foundation envisions to create a society built on Empathetic Governance, Progressive Thinking, Leadership Excellence, Scientific Temper, Democratized Education and Sustainable Economic system”.</p>

<p>Launched on Sunday, 26th December, the Foundation has invited applications from TNPSC(Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission) Exam Aspirants. Based on an interview and selection process, 100 candidates would be chosen by experts to undergo free coaching in Chennai, from February 2022. According to the foundation, all their initial initiatives would be limited to Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“The foundation shall focus specifically on the education of the children who will be first-generation graduates, children of below poverty line cardholders and low-income group, children of the economically constrained single parent, orphans, children of farmers and children of the slum inhabitants” reads the description on their website.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/vjay-sethupathi-on-working-with-sriram-raghavan-and-katrina-kaif-440293" hreflang="en">Vjay Sethupathi on working with Sriram Raghavan and Katrina Kaif</a></p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-salman-khan-the-snake-bit-me-thrice-on-my-hand-440259" hreflang="en">Salman Khan: The snake bit me thrice on my hand</a></h2>


Veteran actor Rajinikanth launched ‘Rajinikanth Foundation’, his venture that is aimed at ‘Educating, Empowering and Employing youth from the lower strata of society.

Veteran actor Rajinikanth launched ‘Rajinikanth Foundation’, his venture that is aimed at ‘Educating, Empowering and Employing youth from the lower strata of society. According to the website Rajinikanthfoundation.org, it would offer advice to youth on selecting career paths, financial support for training towards their goals and provide an ecosystem to nurture their talent. The Rajinikanth foundation’s vision reads thus, “By using education of the poor and the downtrodden as a tool, Rajinikanth Foundation envisions to create a society built on Empathetic Governance, Progressive Thinking, Leadership Excellence, Scientific Temper, Democratized Education and Sustainable Economic system”. Launched on Sunday, 26th December, the Foundation has invited applications from TNPSC(Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission) Exam Aspirants. Based on an interview and selection process, 100 candidates would be chosen by experts to undergo free coaching in Chennai, from February 2022. According to the foundation, all their initial initiatives would be limited to Tamil Nadu. “The foundation shall focus specifically on the education of the children who will be first-generation graduates, children of below poverty line cardholders and low-income group, children of the economically constrained single parent, orphans, children of farmers and children of the slum inhabitants” reads the description on their website. Also read: Vjay Sethupathi on working with Sriram Raghavan and Katrina Kaif Salman Khan: The snake bit me thrice on my hand

Rajinikanth launches Foundation to empower youth from lesser-privileged backgrounds

<p>It's a special Diwali for scores of Rajinikanth fans. The superstar's film 'Annaatthe' hit the screens on Thursday across Tamil Nadu and elsewhere. Fans celebrated&nbsp;the film's release by flocking to cinemas and bursting firecrackers. Several cinema halls in Tamil Nadu screened the first show of the film as early as 4 am.&nbsp;<br />
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The actor's fans and others tracking Tamil films in social media said the movie 'is a family entertainer by Thalaivar,' a 'sentimental-action drama,' a 'brother-sister sentiment flick,' and so on.<br />
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For many, Rajinikanth's performance also brought back memories of his old films like 'Mullum Malarum' which was noted for the portrayal of the love and affection between a brother and sister.<br />
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Several fans, who burst firecrackers and danced their way to movie halls, expect the movie to perform well at the box office similar to hits like the 'Muthu'(1995), which were also released on Deepavali.<br />
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While D Imman is the music composer, lyrics are by Viveka and the film is directed by ace filmmaker Siva, noted for his commercial Tamil hits.<br />
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The release of the film is significant as for the first time in 26 years, a Rajinikanth movie has released on Diwali. In 1995, Rajinikanth's 'Muthu' had hit the big screens on Diwali.</p>

<p>The film 'Annaatthe' also features a peppy number, 'Annaatthe Annaatthe Varen' &nbsp;sung by late legendary singer S P Balasubrahmanyam.<br />
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Sources close to Rajinikanth said the film "is witnessing a global release in approximately 1,000 screens."<br />
Sun Pictures, the production house tweeted "#Annaatthe Thiruvizha (festival) aarambam (begins) From Today in theatres near you!"<br />
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Annaatthe is also the first Tamil film to hit the screens after Rajinikanth made it categorical that he would not be venturing into politics. The actor recently received the coveted Dadasaheb Phalke Award and days ago underwent a procedure here at a hospital to restore blood supply to the brain.</p>


It's a special Diwali for scores of Rajinikanth fans. The superstar's film 'Annaatthe' hit the screens on Thursday across Tamil Nadu and elsewhere. Fans celebrated the film's release by flocking to cinemas and bursting firecrackers.

It's a special Diwali for scores of Rajinikanth fans. The superstar's film 'Annaatthe' hit the screens on Thursday across Tamil Nadu and elsewhere. Fans celebrated the film's release by flocking to cinemas and bursting firecrackers. Several cinema halls in Tamil Nadu screened the first show of the film as early as 4 am. The actor's fans and others tracking Tamil films in social media said the movie 'is a family entertainer by Thalaivar,' a 'sentimental-action drama,' a 'brother-sister sentiment flick,' and so on. For many, Rajinikanth's performance also brought back memories of his old films like 'Mullum Malarum' which was noted for the portrayal of the love and affection between a brother and sister. Several fans, who burst firecrackers and danced their way to movie halls, expect the movie to perform well at the box office similar to hits like the 'Muthu'(1995), which were also released on Deepavali. While D Imman is the music composer, lyrics are by Viveka and the film is directed by ace filmmaker Siva, noted for his commercial Tamil hits. The release of the film is significant as for the first time in 26 years, a Rajinikanth movie has released on Diwali. In 1995, Rajinikanth's 'Muthu' had hit the big screens on Diwali. The film 'Annaatthe' also features a peppy number, 'Annaatthe Annaatthe Varen' sung by late legendary singer S P Balasubrahmanyam. Sources close to Rajinikanth said the film "is witnessing a global release in approximately 1,000 screens." Sun Pictures, the production house tweeted "#Annaatthe Thiruvizha (festival) aarambam (begins) From Today in theatres near you!" Annaatthe is also the first Tamil film to hit the screens after Rajinikanth made it categorical that he would not be venturing into politics. The actor recently received the coveted Dadasaheb Phalke Award and days ago underwent a procedure here at a hospital to restore blood supply to the brain.

'Annaatthe' becomes Rajinikanth's first film in 26 years to release on Diwali

<p>The release of Akshay Kumar's 'Sooryavanshi' is just a few hours away but the advance booking in most multiplexes still hasn't started. The film has been directed by Rohit Shetty and features Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif along with Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh in extended cameos.&nbsp;<br />
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There is no sign of advance booking in the big multiplex chains in India- namely PVR, Inox and Cinepolis. Considering 'Sooryavanshi' is being billed as the big Diwali release, the new controversy has led to panic in the exhibition and trade sector.&nbsp;<br />
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So what is the controversy about? The distributor of 'Sooryavanshi' and the Multiplex Association of India have been at the loggerheads for a while over the profit share of the film. The two parties have had a number of meetings over the past few days to discuss the revenue share but still have not been able to reach a consensus.&nbsp;<br />
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Reports state, that the distributor is asking for terms similar to Akshay Kumar’s last release, 'Bell Bottom' while the multiplex association is wanting to get back to the good old days of doing business. For those unaware, National Chains had agreed with the Bell Bottom team to share 60% revenue in week one, 55% in week two, 50% in week three and 45% in week four. This was done at the time when most theatres across the country were running on 50% occupancy.&nbsp;<br />
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Rohit Shetty's 'Sooryavanshi' has been billed as the big release of this festive season. Large footfalls are expected for the film, which has seen several delays in release due to the pandemic.&nbsp;<br />
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The multiplex owners have reportedly stated that they are willing to share 52.5% in the first week, 47.5% in the second week, 45% in third week and 40% in fourth week. The cinema owners do not want to follow old revenue figures as the association claims that this would set a wrong example for all the releases going forward.<br />
The box office this week is jam-packed with big films. There is Akshay Kumar's &nbsp;'Sooryavanshi', Marvel's 'Eternals' &amp; Rajnikanth's &nbsp;'Annaatthe'.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-akshay-kumars-sooryavanshi-to-not-release-in-multiplexes-426608" hreflang="en">Akshay Kumar's 'Sooryavanshi' to not release in multiplexes?</a><br />
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Meanwhile, things are complicated in the single theatres as well as the distributor of 'Sooryavanshi' are expecting 100% showcasing of the film while reports state that some 2000 single-screen theatres have committed to Disney to allot one prime slot to the 'Eternals' which is releasing in multiple regional languages along with its original English language.&nbsp;<br />
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This has resulted in a conflict of interest as team 'Sooryavanshi' is at this point of time in no mood to share a single show with the Marvel saga. Things are being worked out amicably on this front too.<br />
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Amid these uncertainties, it is the fans who are suffering the most. Many of Akshay Kumar and Rohit Shetty's fans have waited patiently for 18 months for the release of the film which was initially supposed to hit theatres in March 2020. With the recent squabble between cinema hall owners and exhibitors, the audience is getting the most affected and facing major difficulties in booking tickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bsalman-khan-moves-release-date-of-antim-the-final-truth-ahead-to-avoid-a-clash-with-sooryavanshi-425802" hreflang="en">​​​​Salman Khan moves release date of 'Antim: The Final Truth' ahead to avoid a clash with 'Sooryavanshi'</a></p>


The release of Akshay Kumar's 'Sooryavanshi' is just a few hours away but the advance booking in most multiplexes still hasn't started. The film has been directed by Rohit Shetty and features Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif along with Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh in extended cameos.

The release of Akshay Kumar's 'Sooryavanshi' is just a few hours away but the advance booking in most multiplexes still hasn't started. The film has been directed by Rohit Shetty and features Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif along with Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh in extended cameos. There is no sign of advance booking in the big multiplex chains in India- namely PVR, Inox and Cinepolis. Considering 'Sooryavanshi' is being billed as the big Diwali release, the new controversy has led to panic in the exhibition and trade sector. So what is the controversy about? The distributor of 'Sooryavanshi' and the Multiplex Association of India have been at the loggerheads for a while over the profit share of the film. The two parties have had a number of meetings over the past few days to discuss the revenue share but still have not been able to reach a consensus. Reports state, that the distributor is asking for terms similar to Akshay Kumar’s last release, 'Bell Bottom' while the multiplex association is wanting to get back to the good old days of doing business. For those unaware, National Chains had agreed with the Bell Bottom team to share 60% revenue in week one, 55% in week two, 50% in week three and 45% in week four. This was done at the time when most theatres across the country were running on 50% occupancy. Rohit Shetty's 'Sooryavanshi' has been billed as the big release of this festive season. Large footfalls are expected for the film, which has seen several delays in release due to the pandemic. The multiplex owners have reportedly stated that they are willing to share 52.5% in the first week, 47.5% in the second week, 45% in third week and 40% in fourth week. The cinema owners do not want to follow old revenue figures as the association claims that this would set a wrong example for all the releases going forward. The box office this week is jam-packed with big films. There is Akshay Kumar's 'Sooryavanshi', Marvel's 'Eternals' & Rajnikanth's 'Annaatthe'. Akshay Kumar's 'Sooryavanshi' to not release in multiplexes? Meanwhile, things are complicated in the single theatres as well as the distributor of 'Sooryavanshi' are expecting 100% showcasing of the film while reports state that some 2000 single-screen theatres have committed to Disney to allot one prime slot to the 'Eternals' which is releasing in multiple regional languages along with its original English language. This has resulted in a conflict of interest as team 'Sooryavanshi' is at this point of time in no mood to share a single show with the Marvel saga. Things are being worked out amicably on this front too. Amid these uncertainties, it is the fans who are suffering the most. Many of Akshay Kumar and Rohit Shetty's fans have waited patiently for 18 months for the release of the film which was initially supposed to hit theatres in March 2020. With the recent squabble between cinema hall owners and exhibitors, the audience is getting the most affected and facing major difficulties in booking tickets. Salman Khan moves release date of 'Antim: The Final Truth' ahead to avoid a clash with 'Sooryavanshi'

'Sooryavanshi' advance booking affected as exhibitor and multiplexes fight over revenue share

<p>Actress Sunny Leone ventured into the NFT (non-fungible token) space after she made an announcement to enter the marketplace following in the footsteps of megastars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth.</p>

<p>And now, racing ahead, Sunny has gone on to mint her NFTs. Minting is a process through which digital art becomes a part of the Ethereum blockchain - a public ledger that is unchangeable and tamper-proof.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/football-lionel-messi-launches-messiverse-nft-crypto-art-collection-407123">Lionel Messi launches 'Messiverse' NFT crypto art collection</a></p>

<p>International celebrities such as Ellen Degeneres, Paris Hilton, and Lindsay Lohan have previously ventured into NFT as crypto currency has become a global rage and Sunny`s minting has surely taken the Indian crypto enthusiasts by storm. The actress announced her first collectible on Twitter as she tweeted, "MEET the MISFTIZ ! This is misfitz HONEY! She loves the color pink...boys with tattoos...and then eats them for lunch. What the world has been waiting for!!! #SUNNYLEONENFT collectibles. Check them all out on http://Sunnyleonenft.com (sic.)"</p>

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This is misfitz HONEY! She loves the color pink…boys with tattoos…and then eats them for lunch 😈<br />
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What the world has been waiting for!!!<br />
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SUNNYLEONENFT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SUNNYLEONENFT</a> collectibles 😍<br />
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Check them all out on<br />
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Join : <a href="https://t.co/9xjrNoQVTx">https://t.co/9xjrNoQVTx</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFT</a> <a href="https://t.co/cOsWb3P9SA">pic.twitter.com/cOsWb3P9SA</a></p>
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<p>The actress took the lead among Indian actors to secure their digital assets when she broke the news about her association with NFT, two months back. This made her the first Indian actress to roll out her own NFTs.</p>

<p>Talking about the collectible, an excited Sunny says, "This was a private sale and it sold out immediately. I am beyond excited about the hype behind my collection and the support from the community. In many ways, I am myself a misfit so there wasn`t anything that`s more appropriate than this collection."</p>

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<p>Talking about how she views crypto, the actress said, "I really believe crypto is the future of the world and NFTs give me an opportunity to express myself with art. Now we are beyond excited for the public sale to start in a few days."</p>

<p>For her NFTs, Sunny has partnered with Mintdropz, as speaking on her association, she said, "With Mintdropz, we are creating new ways to connect with my audience and deliver varied experiences to engage with my audience that other platforms just can`t provide."</p>

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Actress Sunny Leone ventured into the NFT (non-fungible token) space after she made an announcement to enter the marketplace following in the footsteps of megastars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth.

Actress Sunny Leone ventured into the NFT (non-fungible token) space after she made an announcement to enter the marketplace following in the footsteps of megastars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth. And now, racing ahead, Sunny has gone on to mint her NFTs. Minting is a process through which digital art becomes a part of the Ethereum blockchain - a public ledger that is unchangeable and tamper-proof. Lionel Messi launches 'Messiverse' NFT crypto art collection International celebrities such as Ellen Degeneres, Paris Hilton, and Lindsay Lohan have previously ventured into NFT as crypto currency has become a global rage and Sunny`s minting has surely taken the Indian crypto enthusiasts by storm. The actress announced her first collectible on Twitter as she tweeted, "MEET the MISFTIZ ! This is misfitz HONEY! She loves the color pink...boys with tattoos...and then eats them for lunch. What the world has been waiting for!!! #SUNNYLEONENFT collectibles. Check them all out on http://Sunnyleonenft.com (sic.)" MEET the MISFTIZ ! This is misfitz HONEY! She loves the color pink…boys with tattoos…and then eats them for lunch 😈 What the world has been waiting for!!! #SUNNYLEONENFT collectibles 😍 Check them all out on 👉 https://t.co/RAN8aK83uB Join : https://t.co/9xjrNoQVTx #NFT pic.twitter.com/cOsWb3P9SA — sunnyleone (@SunnyLeone) October 30, 2021 × The actress took the lead among Indian actors to secure their digital assets when she broke the news about her association with NFT, two months back. This made her the first Indian actress to roll out her own NFTs. Talking about the collectible, an excited Sunny says, "This was a private sale and it sold out immediately. I am beyond excited about the hype behind my collection and the support from the community. In many ways, I am myself a misfit so there wasn`t anything that`s more appropriate than this collection." This is why Sunny Leone left with family for Los Angeles; check out pics of her bungalow Talking about how she views crypto, the actress said, "I really believe crypto is the future of the world and NFTs give me an opportunity to express myself with art. Now we are beyond excited for the public sale to start in a few days." For her NFTs, Sunny has partnered with Mintdropz, as speaking on her association, she said, "With Mintdropz, we are creating new ways to connect with my audience and deliver varied experiences to engage with my audience that other platforms just can`t provide." Sunny Leone opens up on being bullied as a child: It's not fun

Sunny Leone becomes the first Indian actress to mint NFT: 'It sold out immediately'

<p>Actor Rajinikanth, who recently underwent a surgery to restore blood supply to the brain, was discharged from the hospital tonight.</p>

<p>"Returned home", the 70 year-old superstar tweeted, along with a picture.</p>

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<p>He was admitted to the city-based Kauvery Hospital on October 28, following giddiness and underwent "Carotid Artery Revascularization" (CAR) on Friday.</p>

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<p>Earlier in the day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin had visited the actor at the hospital and enquired about his health.</p>

<p>Rajinikanth's upcoming flick, 'Annathae' (which means elder brother) is slated for a Diwali release.</p>

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Actor Rajinikanth, who recently underwent a surgery to restore blood supply to the brain, was discharged from the hospital tonight. "Returned home", the 70 year-old superstar tweeted, along with a picture.

Actor Rajinikanth, who recently underwent a surgery to restore blood supply to the brain, was discharged from the hospital tonight. "Returned home", the 70 year-old superstar tweeted, along with a picture. Also read: Rapper Ice Cube gives up on $9 million as he refuses to get COVID-19 vaccine He was admitted to the city-based Kauvery Hospital on October 28, following giddiness and underwent "Carotid Artery Revascularization" (CAR) on Friday. Also read: Korean media celebrate BTS' Jimin's song 'Friends' featuring in Marvel's Eternals Earlier in the day, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin had visited the actor at the hospital and enquired about his health. Rajinikanth's upcoming flick, 'Annathae' (which means elder brother) is slated for a Diwali release. Happy Birthday Aishwarya Rai: 6 times actress stunned in Indian regional films

Actor Rajinikanth discharged from Chennai hospital

<p>Superstar Rajinikanth has been admitted to a private hospital in Chennai. WION spoke to the veteran actor's publicist who said he has visited for a regular medical check-up and might have to stay overnight for observation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rajinikanth had been to New Delhi this week to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award for his stellar contribution to Indian cinema over the last 45years.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajinikanths-first-look-from-annaatthe-is-out-412195" hreflang="en">Rajinikanth's first look from 'Annaatthe' is out</a></p>

<p>On Wednesday, the actor had tweeted pictures of his meetings with the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-meets-pm-narendra-modi-president-ram-nath-kovind-424474"> President of India and the Prime Minister.&nbsp;</a></p>

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<p>The superstar is awaiting the release of his 168th flick titled 'Annaatthe', which is to hit the screens on Diwali.&nbsp;</p>

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Superstar Rajinikanth has been admitted to a private hospital in Chennai. WION spoke to the veteran actor's publicist who said he has visited for a regular medical check-up and might have to stay overnight for observation.

Superstar Rajinikanth has been admitted to a private hospital in Chennai. WION spoke to the veteran actor's publicist who said he has visited for a regular medical check-up and might have to stay overnight for observation. Rajinikanth had been to New Delhi this week to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award for his stellar contribution to Indian cinema over the last 45years.Rajinikanth's first look from 'Annaatthe' is out On Wednesday, the actor had tweeted pictures of his meetings with the President of India and the Prime Minister. Rajinikanth shares first 'Hoote' on daughter's newly launched voice-based social network The superstar is awaiting the release of his 168th flick titled 'Annaatthe', which is to hit the screens on Diwali. Tamil superstar Rajinikanth gets Covid jab, daughter shares photo on Twitter

Rajinikanth admitted to a private hospital in Chennai

<p>South Indian superstar Rajinikanth underwent a surgical procedure on Friday, after he was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai, after complaining of giddiness on Thursday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the hospital, a panel of doctors examined Rajinikanth and have successfully performed a Carotid Artery Revascularization surgery on the South-Indian superstar. The actor is recovering well after the procedure and is expected to be discharged from the hospital in a few days.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Explained in simple terms, the carotid artery supplies oxygenated blood to the head and neck. A buildup of fatty substances that collect and stick to the linings of the arteries, can narrow the carotid and cause health issues. The medical procedure that the 70-year-old actor underwent, was meant to remove the block in this artery and thus prevent further issues.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Thursday, Rajini's publicist had said that the actor was in the hospital for a regular health check-up and that he might have to remain in hospital for a day, under observation.<br />
Rajinikanth had been to New Delhi earlier this week to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award for his stellar contribution to Indian cinema over the last 45 years. On Wednesday, the actor had tweeted pictures of his meetings with the President of India and the Prime Minister. On Thursday he had even shared social media posts of having watched a special screening of his upcoming film with his family.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The superstar is awaiting the release of his 168th flick titled 'Annaatthe', which is set to hit the screens on Diwali.</p>

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South Indian superstar Rajinikanth underwent a surgical procedure on Friday, after he was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai, after complaining of giddiness on Thursday evening.

South Indian superstar Rajinikanth underwent a surgical procedure on Friday, after he was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai, after complaining of giddiness on Thursday evening. According to the hospital, a panel of doctors examined Rajinikanth and have successfully performed a Carotid Artery Revascularization surgery on the South-Indian superstar. The actor is recovering well after the procedure and is expected to be discharged from the hospital in a few days. Also read: Dybbuk review: Emraan Hashmi’s charm doesn’t suffice this insipid horror flick Explained in simple terms, the carotid artery supplies oxygenated blood to the head and neck. A buildup of fatty substances that collect and stick to the linings of the arteries, can narrow the carotid and cause health issues. The medical procedure that the 70-year-old actor underwent, was meant to remove the block in this artery and thus prevent further issues. Also read: Hum Do Humare Do review: Kriti Sanon is charming in this one-time watch film On Thursday, Rajini's publicist had said that the actor was in the hospital for a regular health check-up and that he might have to remain in hospital for a day, under observation. Rajinikanth had been to New Delhi earlier this week to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award for his stellar contribution to Indian cinema over the last 45 years. On Wednesday, the actor had tweeted pictures of his meetings with the President of India and the Prime Minister. On Thursday he had even shared social media posts of having watched a special screening of his upcoming film with his family. The superstar is awaiting the release of his 168th flick titled 'Annaatthe', which is set to hit the screens on Diwali. Also read: Snoop Dogg apologises to Eminem for making offensive remarks: We are brothers

Rajinikanth undergoes surgery, to remain in hospital for a few days

<p>Actor Rajinikanth met up with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian President Ram Nath Kovind recently. The Tamil superstar shared photos of his meet on &nbsp;Twitter on Wednesday.&nbsp;<br />
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Rajinikanth, who lives in Chennai, came to New Delhi a few days back to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award- considered as India's highest film honour. The event took place on Monday. He received the award for his remarkable contribution to Indian cinema.&nbsp;</p>

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On Twitter, Rajinikanth also shared that it was a great pleasure to meet the PM and President."It is a great pleasure to meet and greet the esteemed President and the Prime Minister," he tweeted.<br />
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Actor Rajinikanth met up with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian President Ram Nath Kovind recently. The Tamil superstar shared photos of his meet on Twitter on Wednesday.

Actor Rajinikanth met up with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian President Ram Nath Kovind recently. The Tamil superstar shared photos of his meet on Twitter on Wednesday. Rajinikanth, who lives in Chennai, came to New Delhi a few days back to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award- considered as India's highest film honour. The event took place on Monday. He received the award for his remarkable contribution to Indian cinema. On Twitter, Rajinikanth also shared that it was a great pleasure to meet the PM and President."It is a great pleasure to meet and greet the esteemed President and the Prime Minister," he tweeted. Rajinikanth was accompanied by his wife Latha.

Rajinikanth meets PM Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind

<p>A routine voice message that Soundarya Rajinikanth received from her cinema superstar father Rajinikanth, gave her the idea to launch Hoote, a voice-first social networking platform. Launching the Hoote mobile application in 15 native Indian languages, Co-Founders Soundarya Rajinikanth and entrepreneur Sunny Pokala said that Hoote was meant to enable users to share and broadcast their content, thoughts via a recorded 60-second voice clip. They see voice-based social media as a means to capture real emotion, nuance and context, as opposed to text-based social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This made-in-India tech offering, available on both Android and iOS, is aimed at the English-speaking urban users and the rural audience, that might not be comfortable in using English-first social media apps. It is also being touted as a means for politicians, celebrities, eminent professionals and industrialists to connect with a larger audience, via voice. The app’s name is inspired by the Owl’s call, which goes by the same name. White owls are said to be a symbol of wisdom, Soundarya added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was in December 2020, as Rajini was planning his political foray and acting in a film that he sent his daughter a voice message in Tamil, owing to his inability to write/message in the same language. Realizing the power of voice-based communication, Soundarya reached out to Sunny and started building Hoote in early 2021. “That(Rajini’s political foray) didn’t happen owing to circumstances, but this (Hoote) happened”, she says proudly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharing his first 60-second voice clip on the App, Rajini said that Hoote provided an opportunity for even illiterate persons to easily share their thoughts to the world, via their own voice. As advisors to the founders, Girish Mathrubootham of Freshworks fame and Silicon Valley investor Arvind Parthasarathy&nbsp;shared their wishes and commended the idea of harnessing the power of voice.</p>

<p>According to the founders, Hoote users would be able to create and be a part of private and public groups, can share image and background music, along with their voice clips. Some of the upcoming features include availability in 10 International languages, pinned Hootes, accessing multiple profiles from a single device, adding background music to voice clips, privacy controls on who gets to hear a Hoote, subtitles for different languages, text and voice comments, the option to listen to audio teasers and trailers. They envision Hoote as an aggregator for voice content across genres and across languages.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When asked about the kind of user data that the app would collect and the revenue model (advertisement-driven or freemium), the founders told Zee Media that it would only collect basic information such as name, profession, contact information, at the time of signing up. “There is no charge and it is not monetized using advertisement revenue. We want to popularize the app”, they added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On queries regarding how they planned to take on existing social media giants, the founders said that Hoote was not meant to be a director competitor. Hoote would also feature security measures to keep a tab on abusive content and allow users to report it and is compliant with all Indian laws, besides having stringent verification, the founders added.&nbsp;<br />
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A routine voice message that Soundarya Rajinikanth received from her cinema superstar father Rajinikanth, gave her the idea to launch Hoote, a voice-first social networking platform.

A routine voice message that Soundarya Rajinikanth received from her cinema superstar father Rajinikanth, gave her the idea to launch Hoote, a voice-first social networking platform. Launching the Hoote mobile application in 15 native Indian languages, Co-Founders Soundarya Rajinikanth and entrepreneur Sunny Pokala said that Hoote was meant to enable users to share and broadcast their content, thoughts via a recorded 60-second voice clip. They see voice-based social media as a means to capture real emotion, nuance and context, as opposed to text-based social media. This made-in-India tech offering, available on both Android and iOS, is aimed at the English-speaking urban users and the rural audience, that might not be comfortable in using English-first social media apps. It is also being touted as a means for politicians, celebrities, eminent professionals and industrialists to connect with a larger audience, via voice. The app’s name is inspired by the Owl’s call, which goes by the same name. White owls are said to be a symbol of wisdom, Soundarya added. It was in December 2020, as Rajini was planning his political foray and acting in a film that he sent his daughter a voice message in Tamil, owing to his inability to write/message in the same language. Realizing the power of voice-based communication, Soundarya reached out to Sunny and started building Hoote in early 2021. “That(Rajini’s political foray) didn’t happen owing to circumstances, but this (Hoote) happened”, she says proudly. Sharing his first 60-second voice clip on the App, Rajini said that Hoote provided an opportunity for even illiterate persons to easily share their thoughts to the world, via their own voice. As advisors to the founders, Girish Mathrubootham of Freshworks fame and Silicon Valley investor Arvind Parthasarathy shared their wishes and commended the idea of harnessing the power of voice. According to the founders, Hoote users would be able to create and be a part of private and public groups, can share image and background music, along with their voice clips. Some of the upcoming features include availability in 10 International languages, pinned Hootes, accessing multiple profiles from a single device, adding background music to voice clips, privacy controls on who gets to hear a Hoote, subtitles for different languages, text and voice comments, the option to listen to audio teasers and trailers. They envision Hoote as an aggregator for voice content across genres and across languages. When asked about the kind of user data that the app would collect and the revenue model (advertisement-driven or freemium), the founders told Zee Media that it would only collect basic information such as name, profession, contact information, at the time of signing up. “There is no charge and it is not monetized using advertisement revenue. We want to popularize the app”, they added. On queries regarding how they planned to take on existing social media giants, the founders said that Hoote was not meant to be a director competitor. Hoote would also feature security measures to keep a tab on abusive content and allow users to report it and is compliant with all Indian laws, besides having stringent verification, the founders added.

Rajinikanth shares first 'Hoote' on daughter's newly launched voice-based social network

<p>Veteran Indian actor Srikanth--who has worked mostly in Tamil movies--died at the age of 82 in Chennai on Tuesday, reports confirm.</p>

<p>Indian superstar Rajinikanth, who had worked with Srikanth in 'Bhairavi' and 'Sadhurangam', paid tribute to the late actor.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I am deeply saddened by the death of my dear friend Srikanth. May his soul rest in peace," Rajinikanth's tweet in Tamil read. He posted the tribute on Tuesday night, just hours after news of Srikanth's death started emerging.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Srikanth made his acting debut with the 1965 film 'Vennira Aadai' alongside former actor-turned politician J Jayalalithaa.</p>

<p>The now deceased actor's most famous work was back in 1974 in the super hit film 'Thanga Pathakkam'.<br />
Srikanth's worked in many noteworthy films such as 'Bama Vijayam', 'Poova Thalaiya' and 'Ethir Neechal', among others. Srikanth's last film as an actor was the 2009 film 'Kudiyarasu'.&nbsp;</p>

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Veteran Indian actor Srikanth--who has worked mostly in Tamil movies--died at the age of 82 in Chennai on Tuesday, reports confirm. Indian superstar Rajinikanth, who had worked with Srikanth in 'Bhairavi' and 'Sadhurangam', paid tribute to the late actor.

Veteran Indian actor Srikanth--who has worked mostly in Tamil movies--died at the age of 82 in Chennai on Tuesday, reports confirm. Indian superstar Rajinikanth, who had worked with Srikanth in 'Bhairavi' and 'Sadhurangam', paid tribute to the late actor. Also read: Jamie Lee Curtis honours mother Janey Leigh and her iconic 'Psycho' look "I am deeply saddened by the death of my dear friend Srikanth. May his soul rest in peace," Rajinikanth's tweet in Tamil read. He posted the tribute on Tuesday night, just hours after news of Srikanth's death started emerging. Also read: Kim Kardashian's daughter North has some really mean things to say about her: Watch என்னுடைய அருமை நண்பர் திரு ஸ்ரீகாந்த் அவர்கள் மறைவு எனக்கு மிகவும் வருத்தமளிக்கிறது. அவருடைய ஆத்மா சாந்தியடையட்டும். — Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) October 12, 2021 × Srikanth made his acting debut with the 1965 film 'Vennira Aadai' alongside former actor-turned politician J Jayalalithaa. The now deceased actor's most famous work was back in 1974 in the super hit film 'Thanga Pathakkam'. Srikanth's worked in many noteworthy films such as 'Bama Vijayam', 'Poova Thalaiya' and 'Ethir Neechal', among others. Srikanth's last film as an actor was the 2009 film 'Kudiyarasu'. Also read: Illegal streams, merch bonanza: Squid Game craze hits China

Srikanth, veteran Indian actor, dies at 82: Rajinikanth pay tribute

<p>After superstars Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar, it is now Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal's turn to take an adventurous trip in the wild with British adventurer Bear Grylls.&nbsp;<br />
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Kaushal will explore the wild with Grylls in the Maldives which will be part of the 'Into The Wild With Bear Grylls' episode.&nbsp;<br />
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As per a statement, the two will soon head to an ocean paradise for the shoot.<br />
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A few days ago, the makers of the Discovery`s show roped in actor Ajay Devgn for one of the upcoming episodes of the new season of `Into The Wild With Bear Grylls`. Ajay is already in the Maldives.<br />
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The previous seasons of `Into The Wild With Bear Grylls` had featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi and superstars Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar.&nbsp;<br />
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After superstars Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar, it is now Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal's turn to take an adventurous trip in the wild with British adventurer Bear Grylls.

After superstars Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar, it is now Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal's turn to take an adventurous trip in the wild with British adventurer Bear Grylls. Kaushal will explore the wild with Grylls in the Maldives which will be part of the 'Into The Wild With Bear Grylls' episode. As per a statement, the two will soon head to an ocean paradise for the shoot. A few days ago, the makers of the Discovery`s show roped in actor Ajay Devgn for one of the upcoming episodes of the new season of `Into The Wild With Bear Grylls`. Ajay is already in the Maldives. The previous seasons of `Into The Wild With Bear Grylls` had featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi and superstars Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar.

Vicky Kaushal to feature in 'Into The Wild With Bear Grylls'

<p>It was a good Friday for Rajinikanth fans as the first look of the superstar from his new film was unveiled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actor will be next seen in 'Annaatthe' and the poster has the star sporting a traditional vesti and shirt.&nbsp;<br />
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Sun Pictures, the production banner bankrolling the movie, shared the poster with fans on social media.</p>

<p>Hours later the production house shared the second poster which has Rajini on a bike wearing jeans and a kurta holding a sickle in one hand.&nbsp;<br />
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Rajinikanth`s stylish looks have impressed netizens." Thalaivaa first look is awesome! All the best to everyone," a fan tweeted.<br />
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"You look so good. Can`t wait to watch this film," another user wrote on Twitter.<br />
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Helmed by Siva, `Annaatthe` also stars Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh, Khushboo and Prakash Raj.&nbsp;<br />
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The movie, which is now scheduled to release on November 4, was postponed several times due to the production delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;</p>


It was a good Friday for Rajinikanth fans as the first look of the superstar from his new film was unveiled. The actor will be next seen in 'Annaatthe' and the poster has the star sporting a traditional vesti and shirt.

It was a good Friday for Rajinikanth fans as the first look of the superstar from his new film was unveiled. The actor will be next seen in 'Annaatthe' and the poster has the star sporting a traditional vesti and shirt. Sun Pictures, the production banner bankrolling the movie, shared the poster with fans on social media. Hours later the production house shared the second poster which has Rajini on a bike wearing jeans and a kurta holding a sickle in one hand. Rajinikanth`s stylish looks have impressed netizens." Thalaivaa first look is awesome! All the best to everyone," a fan tweeted. "You look so good. Can`t wait to watch this film," another user wrote on Twitter. Helmed by Siva, `Annaatthe` also stars Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh, Khushboo and Prakash Raj. The movie, which is now scheduled to release on November 4, was postponed several times due to the production delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Rajinikanth's first look from 'Annaatthe' is out

<p>At a time when Tamil Nadu is witnessing all-time-high Covid-19 cases and vaccine hesitancy, superstar Rajinikanth has taken the jab. The septuagenarian actor just returned to his Chennai home after completing the filming of his upcoming film' Annatthe' in Hyderabad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rajinikanth's daughter Soundaryaa shared a picture of the veteran actor and Dadasaheb Phalke awardee getting jabbed at a hospital in Chennai.</p>

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<p>It must be recalled that it was owing to Covid-19 risk, fear of his health condition (after kidney transplant in 2016) and being on immunosuppressive medication that Rajini had backed out of politics, in December 2020. According to Rajini, he had faced fluctuation in his blood pressure and had to be admitted at the Apollo hospitals in Hyderabad, while filming in December last year. This was what led to the actor's re-think and withdrawal from politics.&nbsp;<br />
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He had also made a mention of his fans welfare ands well-being during the pandemic and why he did not want to risk them as well. Rajini's biggest worry, according to his then statement was the risk of exposure to large number of people, once he ventures into electoral politics, ahead of the 2021 Tamil Nadu assembly polls.&nbsp;</p>


At a time when Tamil Nadu is witnessing all-time-high Covid-19 cases and vaccine hesitancy, superstar Rajinikanth has taken the jab. The septuagenarian actor just returned to his Chennai home after completing the filming of his upcoming film' Annatthe' in Hyderabad.

At a time when Tamil Nadu is witnessing all-time-high Covid-19 cases and vaccine hesitancy, superstar Rajinikanth has taken the jab. The septuagenarian actor just returned to his Chennai home after completing the filming of his upcoming film' Annatthe' in Hyderabad. Rajinikanth's daughter Soundaryaa shared a picture of the veteran actor and Dadasaheb Phalke awardee getting jabbed at a hospital in Chennai. Our Thalaivar gets his vaccine 👍🏻 Let us fight and win this war against Corona virus together #ThalaivarVaccinated #TogetherWeCan #MaskOn #StayHomeStaySafe pic.twitter.com/P8Gyca4zdF — soundarya rajnikanth (@soundaryaarajni) May 13, 2021 × It must be recalled that it was owing to Covid-19 risk, fear of his health condition (after kidney transplant in 2016) and being on immunosuppressive medication that Rajini had backed out of politics, in December 2020. According to Rajini, he had faced fluctuation in his blood pressure and had to be admitted at the Apollo hospitals in Hyderabad, while filming in December last year. This was what led to the actor's re-think and withdrawal from politics. He had also made a mention of his fans welfare ands well-being during the pandemic and why he did not want to risk them as well. Rajini's biggest worry, according to his then statement was the risk of exposure to large number of people, once he ventures into electoral politics, ahead of the 2021 Tamil Nadu assembly polls.

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth gets Covid jab, daughter shares photo on Twitter

<p>In Tamil Nadu’s personality-cult dominated political landscape, image is everything and sometimes even imitations are accepted. For several decades, political parties have been hiring lookalike artists of actors and politicians during the campaign season. Dressed up like the stalwarts of the state’s political arena these artists sing and dance, deliver dialogues, imitate mannerisms, all for garnering votes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With their make-up kits and tailored-to-perfection costumes, it just takes a few minutes for these artists to transform from their real to reel selves. As this is the first Assembly election in Tamil Nadu sans tall leaders Jayalalithaa and M Karunanidhi, the artists representing these leaders are the most in-demand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Lookalikes do have an impact on voters minds. This time, since the stalwarts are not with us, the lookalikes have a bigger role to play. It rekindles the memories of the old times among the senior voters” says Jitu, a Madurai resident.</p>

<p>Working mostly in the evenings, these artists travel across the state and campaign for various parties, with some members even capable of donning multiple roles. However, the changing nature of politics itself and the digital campaigns, targeted advertising has significantly impacted their profession.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cine Star Abinaya, a city-based troupe has about 20 artists, they play - MGR, Jayalalithaa, Karunanidhi, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Vijayakanth, Sathyaraj, Ajith, Vijay and many other personalities. There are even separate persons to represent the MGR in his trademark sunglass, white-cap Chief Minister avatar and also the funky-colored costume-wearing cine-star MGR.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During peak election season, an artist earns upto Rs 2000 per performance, but they say that work has become scarce these days, when compared to a decade ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Post-election campaign some of us drive autos, some work as shopkeepers, but there are also a few of us who are fully time artists” says Saraa, who runs Cine Star Abinaya.</p>

<p>He adds that many cannot sustain this profession after a certain age, as they have to go perform until late in the evenings and often have their meals well after midnight, thus affecting health.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eswaran who plays Rajinikanth and MK Stalin is a full-time performer with no other source of income. “During non-campaign season I perform at temple festivals, I can also sing, so that’s an added advantage” he says.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When asked about their routine and fitness regimen, the artists say that they have to maintain diet control and walk a few minutes every day to maintain their physique and ensure that they continue to resemble their starry avatars.</p>

<p>Speaking of their livelihoods and families, the artists say that they are able to make ends meet during election season, but that isn’t so after election work dries up. Their lament is that, politicians and parties need them the most during poll-time, but neglect them thereafter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“When we wear those costumes and sing and dance on stage, while seeking votes, our woes disappear, but then the reel life ends and eventually we have to deal with real life” says Saraa.</p>


In Tamil Nadu’s personality-cult dominated political landscape, image is everything and sometimes even imitations are accepted. For several decades, political parties have been hiring lookalike artists of actors and politicians during the campaign season.

In Tamil Nadu’s personality-cult dominated political landscape, image is everything and sometimes even imitations are accepted. For several decades, political parties have been hiring lookalike artists of actors and politicians during the campaign season. Dressed up like the stalwarts of the state’s political arena these artists sing and dance, deliver dialogues, imitate mannerisms, all for garnering votes. With their make-up kits and tailored-to-perfection costumes, it just takes a few minutes for these artists to transform from their real to reel selves. As this is the first Assembly election in Tamil Nadu sans tall leaders Jayalalithaa and M Karunanidhi, the artists representing these leaders are the most in-demand. “Lookalikes do have an impact on voters minds. This time, since the stalwarts are not with us, the lookalikes have a bigger role to play. It rekindles the memories of the old times among the senior voters” says Jitu, a Madurai resident. Working mostly in the evenings, these artists travel across the state and campaign for various parties, with some members even capable of donning multiple roles. However, the changing nature of politics itself and the digital campaigns, targeted advertising has significantly impacted their profession. Cine Star Abinaya, a city-based troupe has about 20 artists, they play - MGR, Jayalalithaa, Karunanidhi, Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Vijayakanth, Sathyaraj, Ajith, Vijay and many other personalities. There are even separate persons to represent the MGR in his trademark sunglass, white-cap Chief Minister avatar and also the funky-colored costume-wearing cine-star MGR. During peak election season, an artist earns upto Rs 2000 per performance, but they say that work has become scarce these days, when compared to a decade ago. “Post-election campaign some of us drive autos, some work as shopkeepers, but there are also a few of us who are fully time artists” says Saraa, who runs Cine Star Abinaya. He adds that many cannot sustain this profession after a certain age, as they have to go perform until late in the evenings and often have their meals well after midnight, thus affecting health. Eswaran who plays Rajinikanth and MK Stalin is a full-time performer with no other source of income. “During non-campaign season I perform at temple festivals, I can also sing, so that’s an added advantage” he says. When asked about their routine and fitness regimen, the artists say that they have to maintain diet control and walk a few minutes every day to maintain their physique and ensure that they continue to resemble their starry avatars. Speaking of their livelihoods and families, the artists say that they are able to make ends meet during election season, but that isn’t so after election work dries up. Their lament is that, politicians and parties need them the most during poll-time, but neglect them thereafter. “When we wear those costumes and sing and dance on stage, while seeking votes, our woes disappear, but then the reel life ends and eventually we have to deal with real life” says Saraa.

Tamil Nadu: Lookalikes of Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and others hit campaign trail

<p>Tamil superstar Rajinikanth is this year's recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award. The award is considered India's highest honour in the world of cinema.&nbsp;<br />
Union minister Prakash Javadekar announced the news of Twitter on Thursday morning.&nbsp;<br />
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"Happy to announce this years #Dadasaheb Phalke award to one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji. His contribution as actor, producer &amp; screenwriter has been iconic. I thank Jury @ashabhosle, @SubhashGhai1, @Mohanlal, @Shankar_Live, &nbsp;#BiswajeetChatterjee"</p>

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I thank Jury <a href="https://twitter.com/ashabhosle?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ashabhosle</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SubhashGhai1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SubhashGhai1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Mohanlal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mohanlal</a><a href="https://twitter.com/Shankar_Live?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Shankar_Live</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BiswajeetChatterjee?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BiswajeetChatterjee</a> <a href="https://t.co/b17qv6D6BP">pic.twitter.com/b17qv6D6BP</a></p>
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<p>Rajinikanth is the 51st recipient of the award. Earlier recipients include cinema stalwarts like V Shantaram, Sivaji Ganesan, Yash Chopra, Dev Anand, Soumitra Chatterjee and Amitabh Bachchan among others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 70-year-old star has had a career spanning over four decades and is considered the superstar in Tamil Cinema. He has delivered numerous memorable hits like 'Arunachalam', 'Enthiran', 'Chandramukhi' and 'Sivaji' among others. The actor has also worked in Bollywood films like 'Chaalbaaz', 'Andha Kanoon' and 'Meri Adalat' to name a few.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The veteran star was last in 'Darbar' which released in 2020 and gearing up for 'Annaatthe'</p>


Tamil superstar Rajinikanth is this year's recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award. The award is considered India's highest honour in the world of cinema.

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth is this year's recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award. The award is considered India's highest honour in the world of cinema. Union minister Prakash Javadekar announced the news of Twitter on Thursday morning. "Happy to announce this years #Dadasaheb Phalke award to one of the greatest actors in the history of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji. His contribution as actor, producer & screenwriter has been iconic. I thank Jury @ashabhosle, @SubhashGhai1, @Mohanlal, @Shankar_Live, #BiswajeetChatterjee" Happy to announce #Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2019 to one of the greatest actors in history of Indian cinema Rajnikant ji His contribution as actor, producer and screenwriter has been iconic I thank Jury @ashabhosle @SubhashGhai1 @Mohanlal@Shankar_Live #BiswajeetChatterjee pic.twitter.com/b17qv6D6BP — Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) April 1, 2021 × Rajinikanth is the 51st recipient of the award. Earlier recipients include cinema stalwarts like V Shantaram, Sivaji Ganesan, Yash Chopra, Dev Anand, Soumitra Chatterjee and Amitabh Bachchan among others. The 70-year-old star has had a career spanning over four decades and is considered the superstar in Tamil Cinema. He has delivered numerous memorable hits like 'Arunachalam', 'Enthiran', 'Chandramukhi' and 'Sivaji' among others. The actor has also worked in Bollywood films like 'Chaalbaaz', 'Andha Kanoon' and 'Meri Adalat' to name a few. The veteran star was last in 'Darbar' which released in 2020 and gearing up for 'Annaatthe'

Rajinikanth to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

<p>Weeks after actor Rajinikanth firmly reinforced his intention to stay out of electoral politics, his close aide has now come out with a statement, saying that Rajini’s political vision can be fulfilled. “Soon, I will be before you as a changemaker, ready to serve” the letter from R. Arjunamoorthy, who was designated as the Chief Coordinator of Rajini’s impending political party cryptically states.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Arjunamaoorthy adds that he wished to not use the picture of the actor, as the Superstar was now fulfilling his professional commitments as a filmstar. “I touch the feet and seek the blessings of Rajini who introduced me to the masses and embark on this journey to bring change, with the hope that I will bring significant change,” he says.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This announcement seems interesting, as it comes from someone who is seen among the close confidantes of the actor. It is notable that Rajini had made it clear to all fans and followers that he is firm on his decision, owing to health and that “No means no” regarding his political foray.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shortly after Rajini had made the announcement to not foray into politics, his close advisor Tamilaruvi Manian too had stated that he would be quitting politics once and for all.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recently, an announcement from Actor Rajinikanth’s unified fan club has said that their members are free to join other political parties if they wished. It added that they could join any party of their choice, after submitting their resignation to the Rajini Makkal Mandram.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Under any circumstance, Rajini will be my leader. I am a Rajini fan and I take pride in it. Owing to that concern, we will never bring disrepute to his name. With the blessings of Rajinikanth, we will fulfil his wishes” the letter mentions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Arjunamoorthy was associated with the BJP intellectual wing prior to joining hands with actor Rajinikanth, hence it remains to be seen whether he is hinting at a return to the BJP or whether he would be announcing a new party or outfit along with fellow Rajini fans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This announcement can also be seen in the context of what Thuglak Editor S.Gurumurthy had told Zee media earlier. Gurmurthy shared his opinion that Rajini would influence public affairs without having to formally enter electoral politics.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Rajini’s stature is different and his words can bring about change. I believe that he can create an impact in politics without formally stepping in. That’s what Rajini has indicated in the penultimate para of his statement (in Tamil) - ‘Without getting into electoral politics, I will serve the people of Tamil Nadu in ways that I can’. This service is not referring to charity, this is going to be political in nature” Gurumurthy had told Zee Media in an exclusive conversation.</p>


Weeks after actor Rajinikanth firmly reinforced his intention to stay out of electoral politics, his close aide has now come out with a statement, saying that Rajini’s political vision can be fulfilled.

Weeks after actor Rajinikanth firmly reinforced his intention to stay out of electoral politics, his close aide has now come out with a statement, saying that Rajini’s political vision can be fulfilled. “Soon, I will be before you as a changemaker, ready to serve” the letter from R. Arjunamoorthy, who was designated as the Chief Coordinator of Rajini’s impending political party cryptically states. Arjunamaoorthy adds that he wished to not use the picture of the actor, as the Superstar was now fulfilling his professional commitments as a filmstar. “I touch the feet and seek the blessings of Rajini who introduced me to the masses and embark on this journey to bring change, with the hope that I will bring significant change,” he says. This announcement seems interesting, as it comes from someone who is seen among the close confidantes of the actor. It is notable that Rajini had made it clear to all fans and followers that he is firm on his decision, owing to health and that “No means no” regarding his political foray. Shortly after Rajini had made the announcement to not foray into politics, his close advisor Tamilaruvi Manian too had stated that he would be quitting politics once and for all. Recently, an announcement from Actor Rajinikanth’s unified fan club has said that their members are free to join other political parties if they wished. It added that they could join any party of their choice, after submitting their resignation to the Rajini Makkal Mandram. “Under any circumstance, Rajini will be my leader. I am a Rajini fan and I take pride in it. Owing to that concern, we will never bring disrepute to his name. With the blessings of Rajinikanth, we will fulfil his wishes” the letter mentions. Arjunamoorthy was associated with the BJP intellectual wing prior to joining hands with actor Rajinikanth, hence it remains to be seen whether he is hinting at a return to the BJP or whether he would be announcing a new party or outfit along with fellow Rajini fans. This announcement can also be seen in the context of what Thuglak Editor S.Gurumurthy had told Zee media earlier. Gurmurthy shared his opinion that Rajini would influence public affairs without having to formally enter electoral politics. “Rajini’s stature is different and his words can bring about change. I believe that he can create an impact in politics without formally stepping in. That’s what Rajini has indicated in the penultimate para of his statement (in Tamil) - ‘Without getting into electoral politics, I will serve the people of Tamil Nadu in ways that I can’. This service is not referring to charity, this is going to be political in nature” Gurumurthy had told Zee Media in an exclusive conversation.

‘With the blessings of Rajinikanth, we’ll fulfil his wishes’ says close aide regarding Rajini’s political vision

<p>'Annaatthe', featuring Tamil superstar Rajinikanth, is slated to be released on November 4, the makers announced on Monday.<br />
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Sun Pictures, the production house behind the film, said the movie will hit the screens during the Diwali festival.<br />
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"#Annaatthe will be releasing on November 4th, 2021! Get ready for #AnnaattheDeepavali!" the tweet on the production banner's official Twitter account read.</p>

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Get ready for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AnnaattheDeepavali?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AnnaattheDeepavali</a>! <a href="https://twitter.com/rajinikanth?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajinikanth</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/directorsiva?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@directorsiva</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KeerthyOfficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KeerthyOfficial</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/immancomposer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@immancomposer</a> <a href="https://t.co/NwdrvtVtSE">pic.twitter.com/NwdrvtVtSE</a></p>
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<p>The movie was previously scheduled to be released in January during Pongal holiday.<br />
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Production on the film, directed by Siva, was halted in late December after four of the film crew tested positive for COVID-19 on location in Hyderabad, while Rajinikanth tested negative for the disease.<br />
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But, the 70-year-old actor was admitted to a hospital following fluctuation in blood pressure.<br />
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'Annaatthe'&nbsp;also stars Keerthy Suresh and Nayanthara in the lead, with Meena, Khushbu and Prakash Raj in pivotal roles.&nbsp;</p>


'Annaatthe', featuring Tamil superstar Rajinikanth, is slated to be released on November 4, the makers announced on Monday. Sun Pictures, the production house behind the film, said the movie will hit the screens during the Diwali festival.

'Annaatthe', featuring Tamil superstar Rajinikanth, is slated to be released on November 4, the makers announced on Monday. Sun Pictures, the production house behind the film, said the movie will hit the screens during the Diwali festival. "#Annaatthe will be releasing on November 4th, 2021! Get ready for #AnnaattheDeepavali!" the tweet on the production banner's official Twitter account read. #Annaatthe will be releasing on November 4th, 2021! Get ready for #AnnaattheDeepavali! @rajinikanth @directorsiva @KeerthyOfficial @immancomposer pic.twitter.com/NwdrvtVtSE — Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) January 25, 2021 × The movie was previously scheduled to be released in January during Pongal holiday. Production on the film, directed by Siva, was halted in late December after four of the film crew tested positive for COVID-19 on location in Hyderabad, while Rajinikanth tested negative for the disease. But, the 70-year-old actor was admitted to a hospital following fluctuation in blood pressure. 'Annaatthe' also stars Keerthy Suresh and Nayanthara in the lead, with Meena, Khushbu and Prakash Raj in pivotal roles.

Rajinikanth starrer 'Annaatthe' to release on November 4

<p>Actor Rajinikanth has made it clear that his health takes priority above all else, despite fans holding demonstrations urging him to venture into politics formally. “I had earlier stated my reasons for not foraying into politics. My decision has been conveyed” he informed in a letter to his fans.</p>

<p>The veteran actor also humbly requested his fans to not hurt him by repeatedly holding events, demanding that he enter the political arena.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Sunday, the actor’s fans and some functionaries of his fan club had held a peaceful demonstration in Chennai, demanding that their ‘Thalaivaa’ (leader) also lead them in the political battle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Holding banners that read `Va Thalaivaa Va’ (Come Leader Come), ‘Ippo Illaina, Eppovum Illai’ (If Not Now Never), they urged the 71-year old to reconsider the announcement that was made on December 29,&nbsp;2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Appreciating his fans and followers for having held the event in a disciplined manner, he also added that it was disappointing to note how they had violated the diktat from the leadership. He also thanked those who stayed away from the event, abiding by the leadership’s request.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/rajinikanth">Rajinikanth</a> was expected to announce his political plans on December 31, but a health setback caused by fluctuations in blood pressure had led the actor to call it quits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On December 3rd, last year he had said that it was time to change the fate of Tamil Nadu and that it was now or never. Regarding the risks posed by Covid-19 he also said that there wouldn’t be anyone happier than himself if something untoward happened to him while working for the welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was on December 31, 2017, that Rajinikanth had announced his decision to float a political party to practice 'spiritual politics' and contest all 234 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu in 2021.</p>


Actor Rajinikanth has made it clear that his health takes priority above all else, despite fans holding demonstrations urging him to venture into politics formally.

Actor Rajinikanth has made it clear that his health takes priority above all else, despite fans holding demonstrations urging him to venture into politics formally. “I had earlier stated my reasons for not foraying into politics. My decision has been conveyed” he informed in a letter to his fans. The veteran actor also humbly requested his fans to not hurt him by repeatedly holding events, demanding that he enter the political arena. On Sunday, the actor’s fans and some functionaries of his fan club had held a peaceful demonstration in Chennai, demanding that their ‘Thalaivaa’ (leader) also lead them in the political battle. Holding banners that read `Va Thalaivaa Va’ (Come Leader Come), ‘Ippo Illaina, Eppovum Illai’ (If Not Now Never), they urged the 71-year old to reconsider the announcement that was made on December 29, 2020. Appreciating his fans and followers for having held the event in a disciplined manner, he also added that it was disappointing to note how they had violated the diktat from the leadership. He also thanked those who stayed away from the event, abiding by the leadership’s request. Rajinikanth was expected to announce his political plans on December 31, but a health setback caused by fluctuations in blood pressure had led the actor to call it quits. On December 3rd, last year he had said that it was time to change the fate of Tamil Nadu and that it was now or never. Regarding the risks posed by Covid-19 he also said that there wouldn’t be anyone happier than himself if something untoward happened to him while working for the welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu. It was on December 31, 2017, that Rajinikanth had announced his decision to float a political party to practice 'spiritual politics' and contest all 234 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu in 2021.

'No means no', says Rajinikanth to fans who want him in politics

<p>Actor-politician Rajinikanth on Tuesday announced that that he won't be entering politics citing health reasons.</p>

<p>“I see this health complication (hospitalisation) as a warning given to me by God,” the actor said in a 3-page statement issued on Tuesday.</p>

<p>"This decision of mine will disappoint my fans and people, but please forgive me," says Rajinikanth as he backs out of political debut.</p>

<p>“It is impossible to secure an uprising in politics and a big victory by solely depending on news media and social media for campaign after I start the political party. Those who have experience in politics will not deny this fact. I will have to go to the people for campaigning and meet thousands and lakhs of people,” he said.</p>

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<p>“Even in a group of 120 people (crew of Annatthe), there was a coronavirus infection and I had to stay under doctors’ watch for three days. Now this coronavirus has changed its form and is spreading as a variant strain. Even if the vaccine comes, if something happens to my health since I take immunosuppressant, then people who have trusted me and joined me will have to face several difficulties mentally and financially. Just because people will question me after I gave my word on my entry into politics, I don’t prefer to sacrifice my allies and friends. Forgive me because this decision will cause disappointment to those in Rajini Makkal Mandram and those who expected that I will enter politics,” the superstar said.</p>

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Actor-politician Rajinikanth on Tuesday announced that that he won't be entering politics citing health reasons. “I see this health complication (hospitalisation) as a warning given to me by God,” the actor said in a 3-page statement issued on Tuesday.

Actor-politician Rajinikanth on Tuesday announced that that he won't be entering politics citing health reasons. “I see this health complication (hospitalisation) as a warning given to me by God,” the actor said in a 3-page statement issued on Tuesday. "This decision of mine will disappoint my fans and people, but please forgive me," says Rajinikanth as he backs out of political debut. “It is impossible to secure an uprising in politics and a big victory by solely depending on news media and social media for campaign after I start the political party. Those who have experience in politics will not deny this fact. I will have to go to the people for campaigning and meet thousands and lakhs of people,” he said. Actor Rajinikanth says, he will continue to work for people https://t.co/sufKxYejYW pic.twitter.com/p9ab7pPwsD — ANI (@ANI) December 29, 2020 × “Even in a group of 120 people (crew of Annatthe), there was a coronavirus infection and I had to stay under doctors’ watch for three days. Now this coronavirus has changed its form and is spreading as a variant strain. Even if the vaccine comes, if something happens to my health since I take immunosuppressant, then people who have trusted me and joined me will have to face several difficulties mentally and financially. Just because people will question me after I gave my word on my entry into politics, I don’t prefer to sacrifice my allies and friends. Forgive me because this decision will cause disappointment to those in Rajini Makkal Mandram and those who expected that I will enter politics,” the superstar said. (With inputs from agencies)

Rajinikanth says no to politics, citing health reasons

<p>Two days after being admitted to hospital due to fluctuating blood pressure and exhaustion, actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth on Sunday got discharged from Apollo Hospital here.<br />
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The 70-year-old actor`s blood pressure has been stabilised, and he is known to be feeling much better."In view of his improved medical condition, Rajinikanth is being discharged from the hospital today. His blood pressure has been stabilized and he is feeling much better," a statement from Apollo Hospitals read.<br />
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The `Kabali` actor had been shooting for `Annaatthe` in Hyderabad for the last few days. The shoot halted after crew members tested positive for COVID-19.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajinikanths-test-reports-have-nothing-alarming-says-hospital-352687" hreflang="en">Rajinikanth's test reports have nothing alarming, says hospital</a><br />
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While the superstar tested negative, a couple of people from the sets of the film had tested positive for coronavirus, following which he isolated himself and was being monitored closely.<br />
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It is to mention that Rajinikanth is expected to launch a political party in January 2021. Actor-turned-politician`s political advisor Tamilaruvi Manian had said their party will fight on all 234 seats in the next Assembly elections.</p>


Two days after being admitted to hospital due to fluctuating blood pressure and exhaustion, actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth on Sunday got discharged from Apollo Hospital here.

Two days after being admitted to hospital due to fluctuating blood pressure and exhaustion, actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth on Sunday got discharged from Apollo Hospital here. The 70-year-old actor`s blood pressure has been stabilised, and he is known to be feeling much better."In view of his improved medical condition, Rajinikanth is being discharged from the hospital today. His blood pressure has been stabilized and he is feeling much better," a statement from Apollo Hospitals read. The `Kabali` actor had been shooting for `Annaatthe` in Hyderabad for the last few days. The shoot halted after crew members tested positive for COVID-19. Rajinikanth's test reports have nothing alarming, says hospital While the superstar tested negative, a couple of people from the sets of the film had tested positive for coronavirus, following which he isolated himself and was being monitored closely. It is to mention that Rajinikanth is expected to launch a political party in January 2021. Actor-turned-politician`s political advisor Tamilaruvi Manian had said their party will fight on all 234 seats in the next Assembly elections.

Rajinikanth gets discharged from hospital, advised to rest

<p>There is nothing alarming in the test reports of superstar Rajinikanth, Apollo Hospital said on Sunday.<br />
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"All the investigations reports have come in and there is nothing alarming in the reports. The team of doctors will evaluate him this afternoon and take a decision on his discharge," said the latest medical bulletin issued by the hospital.<br />
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The 70-year-old was admitted to the hospital on Friday with severe fluctuations in blood pressure.<br />
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The hospital, in its bulletin on Saturday evening, had described his condition as stable and stated that a decision on his discharge from the hospital will be taken on Sunday.<br />
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Rajinikanth`s daughter is with him in the hospital. Family and treating doctors have requested all well-wishers to avoid visiting the hospital.<br />
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The actor was shooting for Tamil film `Annaatthe` in Hyderabad for the last 10 days.<br />
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A couple of people on the film sets had tested positive for Covid-19. Rajinikanth was tested on December 22 for Covid and he was negative. Since then he isolated himself and was monitored closely.<br />
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Though he did not have any symptoms of Covid-19, his blood pressure showed severe fluctuations and needed further evaluation for which he was admitted to the hospital.<br />
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There is nothing alarming in the test reports of superstar Rajinikanth, Apollo Hospital said on Sunday. "All the investigations reports have come in and there is nothing alarming in the reports.

There is nothing alarming in the test reports of superstar Rajinikanth, Apollo Hospital said on Sunday. "All the investigations reports have come in and there is nothing alarming in the reports. The team of doctors will evaluate him this afternoon and take a decision on his discharge," said the latest medical bulletin issued by the hospital. The 70-year-old was admitted to the hospital on Friday with severe fluctuations in blood pressure. The hospital, in its bulletin on Saturday evening, had described his condition as stable and stated that a decision on his discharge from the hospital will be taken on Sunday. Rajinikanth`s daughter is with him in the hospital. Family and treating doctors have requested all well-wishers to avoid visiting the hospital. The actor was shooting for Tamil film `Annaatthe` in Hyderabad for the last 10 days. A couple of people on the film sets had tested positive for Covid-19. Rajinikanth was tested on December 22 for Covid and he was negative. Since then he isolated himself and was monitored closely. Though he did not have any symptoms of Covid-19, his blood pressure showed severe fluctuations and needed further evaluation for which he was admitted to the hospital.

Rajinikanth's test reports have nothing alarming, says hospital

<p>The health of superstar Rajinikanth who was admitted to Apollo hospital due to fluctuating blood pressure and exhaustion on Friday morning is stable now.<br />
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"He is being monitored closely and medications to control his blood pressure are being carefully titrated. He will remain in the hospital tonight and undergo further investigations tomorrow," said Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad in an official statement.</p>

<p><a href="http://13.235.153.162/india-news/time-has-come-to-change-the-fate-of-tamil-nadu-says-rajinikanth-347220" hreflang="en">Time has come to change the fate of Tamil Nadu, says Rajinikanth</a><br />
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Family and doctors have requested all well-wishers to avoid visiting the hospital as he is not being allowed to meet any visitors. Governor of Telangana Tamilisai Soundararajan called and spoke to the doctors and wished for his speedy recovery.<br />
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The `Kabali` actor had been shooting for `Annaatthe` in Hyderabad for the last few days. The shoot halted after crew members tested positive for COVID-19.<br />
<br />
While the superstar tested negative, a couple of people from the sets of the film had tested positive for coronavirus, following which he isolated himself and was being monitored closely.<br />
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Rajinikanth is also expected to launch a political party in January 2021. Actor-turned-politician`s political advisor Tamilaruvi Manian had said their party will fight on all 234 seats in the next Assembly elections.&nbsp;</p>


The health of superstar Rajinikanth who was admitted to Apollo hospital due to fluctuating blood pressure and exhaustion on Friday morning is stable now. "He is being monitored closely and medications to control his blood pressure are being carefully titrated.

The health of superstar Rajinikanth who was admitted to Apollo hospital due to fluctuating blood pressure and exhaustion on Friday morning is stable now. "He is being monitored closely and medications to control his blood pressure are being carefully titrated. He will remain in the hospital tonight and undergo further investigations tomorrow," said Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad in an official statement. Time has come to change the fate of Tamil Nadu, says Rajinikanth Family and doctors have requested all well-wishers to avoid visiting the hospital as he is not being allowed to meet any visitors. Governor of Telangana Tamilisai Soundararajan called and spoke to the doctors and wished for his speedy recovery. The `Kabali` actor had been shooting for `Annaatthe` in Hyderabad for the last few days. The shoot halted after crew members tested positive for COVID-19. While the superstar tested negative, a couple of people from the sets of the film had tested positive for coronavirus, following which he isolated himself and was being monitored closely. Rajinikanth is also expected to launch a political party in January 2021. Actor-turned-politician`s political advisor Tamilaruvi Manian had said their party will fight on all 234 seats in the next Assembly elections.

Rajinikanth's health 'stable', medication given to control BP

<p>South superstar Rajinikanth has been hospitalised in Hyderabad on Friday morning. According to media reports, Rajinikanth has been admitted in the city's Apollo Hospital due to fluctuations in his blood pressure.<br />
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A few days back, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rajinikanth-starrer-annaatthe-shooting-paused-as-crew-members-test-positive-for-covid-19-351857">eight people from the sets of 'Annaatthe' </a>had tested positive for coronavirus and the production had to be halted. Rajini features in the lead role in the film. The superstar had tested negative for the virus.&nbsp;<br />
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Reports state that on Friday morning the superstar was admitted to the hospital due to &nbsp;change in his blood pressure and exhaustion.<br />
Statement issued by the team of doctors at Apollo stated that the actor was facing severe fluctuations in his blood pressure.&nbsp;<br />
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"Mr Rajinikanth has been admitted in the hospital today (December 25) in the morning. He was shooting for a movie in Hyderabad since the last 10 days. A couple of people on the sets tested positive for Covid-19. Mr. Rajinikanth was tested on 22nd December for Covid-19 and he was negative. Since then he isolated himself and was monitored closely," the statement read.&nbsp;<br />
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"Though he did not have any symptoms of Covid-19, his blood pressure showered severe fluctuations and needed further evaluation for which he has been admitted to the hospital. He will be investigated and monitored closely in the hospital till his blood pressure settles down before being discharged. Apart from fluctuating blood pressure and exhaustion, he does not have any symptoms and is hemodynamically stable," the statement further added.&nbsp;<br />
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On December 23, eight crew members on the sets of 'Annaatthe' tested positive for the novel coronavirus.&nbsp;<br />
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Filming was halted at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad where the film was being shot.&nbsp;<br />
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Apart from Rajinikanth, 'Annaatthe' stars Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh, Khushbu, Prakash Raj and Soori in prominent roles. The film has been directed by Siruthai Siva.&nbsp;<br />
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South superstar Rajinikanth has been hospitalised in Hyderabad on Friday morning. According to media reports, Rajinikanth has been admitted in the city's Apollo Hospital due to fluctuations in his blood pressure.

South superstar Rajinikanth has been hospitalised in Hyderabad on Friday morning. According to media reports, Rajinikanth has been admitted in the city's Apollo Hospital due to fluctuations in his blood pressure. A few days back, eight people from the sets of 'Annaatthe' had tested positive for coronavirus and the production had to be halted. Rajini features in the lead role in the film. The superstar had tested negative for the virus. Reports state that on Friday morning the superstar was admitted to the hospital due to change in his blood pressure and exhaustion. Statement issued by the team of doctors at Apollo stated that the actor was facing severe fluctuations in his blood pressure. "Mr Rajinikanth has been admitted in the hospital today (December 25) in the morning. He was shooting for a movie in Hyderabad since the last 10 days. A couple of people on the sets tested positive for Covid-19. Mr. Rajinikanth was tested on 22nd December for Covid-19 and he was negative. Since then he isolated himself and was monitored closely," the statement read. "Though he did not have any symptoms of Covid-19, his blood pressure showered severe fluctuations and needed further evaluation for which he has been admitted to the hospital. He will be investigated and monitored closely in the hospital till his blood pressure settles down before being discharged. Apart from fluctuating blood pressure and exhaustion, he does not have any symptoms and is hemodynamically stable," the statement further added. On December 23, eight crew members on the sets of 'Annaatthe' tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Filming was halted at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad where the film was being shot. Apart from Rajinikanth, 'Annaatthe' stars Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh, Khushbu, Prakash Raj and Soori in prominent roles. The film has been directed by Siruthai Siva.

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