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Topic: Rajinikanth

What’s common between Rajinikanth and Chiranjeevi? Delhi event shows the path they took

Professor and author SV Srinivas delivered a lecture at Habitat Film Festival 2025, talking about the stardom of the two southern superstars and their contribution to mass films.

‘Thought I’d have to sell bus tickets again’ — when Rajinikanth missed a chance to work with Kalaignar

Writing in DMK mouthpiece as part of Karunanidhi's centenary birth year celebrations, the superstar recalls a number of instances, including his first encounter with the veteran leader.

Can Shah Rukh Khan deliver with Jawan what Rajinikanth couldn’t with Jailer? Pan-India success

The new trend of delivering pan-India success has been a one-way street, from south to north. And even that has come undone this year with Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer.

Rajinikanth’s Jailer release was a grand affair in Chennai. The frenzy even reached New York

'Many things he would do, however illogical, are accepted as ‘Rajini can’, almost like how we accept superheroes like Superman, Thor,' says screenwriter Durgesh.

‘Hero in Tamil Nadu, zero in Andhra’ — praise for Chandrababu lands Rajinikanth in TDP-YRSCP slugfest

Actor praised ex-CM Naidu at NTR's birth centenary celebrations, following which he was targeted by YSRCP leaders. Naidu defended Rajnikanth and sought apology from 'Jagan’s crooked gang'.

At NTR centenary celebrations, Rajinikanth all praise for Naidu & his ‘Vision 2047’ plan for Andhra

The actor, who often steers clear of making political comments, praised Naidu for his work in the development of the IT sector and the growth of Hyderabad. Andhra Pradesh is set for assembly polls in 2024.

Before Rajamouli, there was T Rama Rao. He brought ‘Madras’ movies to Bollywood

His films starred legends from NTR and ANR to Amitabh Bachchan, Sridevi, Rekha and Rajinikanth. His association with Jeetendra firmly established his success in Mumbai.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

Underlining sluggish exports, NITI Aayog flags need to jump-start India’s automotive market

Govt think tank flags India’s skewed auto export mix, warns domestic focus and high tariffs are limiting its global footprint; also highlights how auto components are a bright spot.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.