Rajinikanth sings for Kochadaiyaan
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth joined in recording a song for Kochadaiyaan. Kochadaiyaan is a 3D film, which is expected to be shot with motion capture. The director of the film is the superstar's daughter - Soundarya Ashwin.
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Tamil superstar Rajinikanth joined in recording a song for Kochadaiyaan. Kochadaiyaan is a 3D film, which is expected to be shot with motion capture. The director of the film is the superstar's daughter - Soundarya Ashwin.
Last month Deepika Padukone was confirmed to play the lead opposite Rajinikanth in the film. So far, the confirmed cast of the film includes Rajinikanth, R. Sarathkumar and Deepika Padukone. Oscar winner A R Rahman (seen in the picture too) will compose the music.
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South superstar Rajinikanth, recuperating in Chennai after his illness, had a surprise visit this weekend from his friend of over 30 years - Telugu actor and producer Mohan Babu.The two stars had lunch and spent time catching up.
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While launching the audio for the Tamil version of his superhero flick, RA.One, Shah Rukh Khan met legendary actor Rajinikanth in Chennai.
The King Khan spent about 30-35 minutes with the Thalaivar. "I had a cup of coffee with him, he gave me coconut water. I spent about half an hour with him and he was cheerful and happy and he was wishing me luck for my film," SRK told NDTV.
"You know I can't compare myself with the great Rajini sir. I wanted to take his blessings, to be a part of the film. So he himself and his wife sent me dinner- they are such kind people. So, I just wanted to go and thank them personally. And I was happy to see him full hale and healthy, it was really nice to see him and to convey my regards of everyone in the unit," SRK said.
Looking pretty between the two superstars is Rajinikanth's daugther Soundarya, who facilitated Rajini's cameo in RA.One.
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Actor-producer Lakshmi Manchu finally tweeted the image millions of superstar Rajinikanth's fans have been waiting for.
"Met w Rajinikanth uncle. He looks fabulous. Feels great. Was so great to see him. Will upload pic soon. :) our SUPER STAR is backkk stronger," Lakshmi Manchu tweeted on September 28, promising to post a pic.
That promise was fulfilled just hours ago, and this is the pic she posted.
The superstar has been away from the public eye since returning to Chennai from Singapore in July after treatment.
This week his other somewhat public but closely-guarded appearance was a brief visit to the sets of Shah Rukh Khan's Ra. One to shoot a cameo.
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Ladies and gentleman, feast your eyes on history.
You're looking at a 20-something Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, the man who would later rule the world as Rajinikanth.
It's common knowledge that the superstar was once a bus conductor with the Bangalore Transport Service (BTS). His mannerisms and, umm, conduct were so unique that most of his regular passengers encouraged him to try for the movies.
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This is a photograph of India's version of Mount Rushmore.
Seated left to right are four cinematic stalwarts, Tamil actor-politician Vijayakanth, regional film superstar Kamal Haasan, Tamil demi-God Rajinikanth and Tamil star Sathyaraj. (This image was shared on Twitter).
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Since his return to Chennai from Singapore on July 13, superstar Rajinikanth has reportedly been resting in his farmhouse at Kelambakkam, to avoid an influx of fans and well-wishers.
The superstar has been advised rest by doctors following his illness and protracted recuperation, first in Chennai and then in Singapore.
Meanwhile, movie buffs are agog over the legendary actor's reported cameo in Shah Rukh Khan's Diwali flick, RA.One. -
While fans have been praying for Rajinikanth's speedy recovery and his return to the big screen with Rana, the Thalaivar has been away from public life. He is likely to resume acting in October.
This image shows 1,008 men who underwent a 48-day fast, after which they tonsured their heads as an offering to Lord Murugan at the Palani temple in Tamil Nadu, in early August.
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These images of the Thalaivar have surfaced on some blogs and social networking sites, ostensibly during his stay in Singapore.
Fans can rest assured, the superstar looked cheerful and in good spirit.
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Superstar Rajinikanth, returned home to a rousing reception on Wednesday (July 13), amidst indications that the shooting for his suspended period film Rana, could resume by October.
"The superstar is likely to hold discussions (with the director) as he would take rest for the next few months. The shooting for Rana may resume by October-November," film industry sources said today. -
At the airport, a smiling and spectacled actor, sporting stubble, greeted his fans with folded hands, a trademark Rajini style, telling them all was well with the 61 year-old star.
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In a recent letter to his fans, Rajini had acknowledged that it was their prayers and love which saved him. "It was your love that enabled me to recover and I will never forget your love. My only goal now is to entertain you. Soon I will return with Rana to make you happy," he said.
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Rajinikanth was discharged from the Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore in June. Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and DMK patriarch M Karunanidhi were among those who spoke to the star during his treatment at Mount Elizabeth hospital in Singapore. He even congratulated the new CM on her victory in the state elections.
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Rajinikanth had flown to Singapore for "rest and rehabilitation" after being discharged from a private hospital in Chennai where he was admitted for respiratory problems. The megastar was wheeled in through the cargo entrance through gate number two, even as media personnel and others waited around gate numbers five and six, airport sources said.
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Rajini was taken to the waiting aircraft in an ambulance and waved to the fans who gathered at the airport before being escorted into the flight, sources said. He was accompanied by his two daughters and son-in-laws, including actor Dhanush and his personal doctor Muralidharan, sources said.
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He was the fourth child of his parents, Jijabai and Ramojirao Gaekwad, a police constable. He lost his mother at the age of five. He attended elementary school at the Acharya Paathshala in Basavanagudi, Bangalore and then at the Vivekananda Balaka Sangha.
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He then primarily worked as a bus conductor for the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation in Bangalore. His charisma and style were noted by the passengers who travelled with him and gave him suggestions in becoming an actor.
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The following year, Rajinikanth acted in his first Kannada film, Katha Sangama, directed by Puttanna Kanagal. Though Rajinikanth refers to director K Balachander as his mentor, it was director SP Muthuraman who actually revamped Rajinikanth's image entirely.
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Around this time Mullum Malarum (1978), directed by J Mahendran, established Rajinikanth in the Tamil film arena as a film hero. After the release of his 1978 film Bhairavi, he became known as the "super star" of Tamil cinema, which was the title given to him by film producer S Thanu and till this date used by many people to refer to him.
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The acceptance of Rajinikanth sans his stylized mannerisms proved he had at last become a "star" from a "common actor." His film roles were mainly as a villain during the period 1975 to 1977, co-starring frequently with Kamal Haasan as the protagonist, in movies like 16 Vayadhinilae, Moondru Mudichu and Avargal.
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During the course of the production for Sivaji, Ocher Studios, the animation company of Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth, in association with Adlabs announced their intention of producing a CGI animation film starring an animated version of Rajinikanth.
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He has received awards in the Best Actor category for his performance in the films Sivaji, Chandramukhi, Padayappa, Peddarayudu, Baasha, Muthu, Annamalai, Thalapathy, Velaikaran, Sri Raghavendra, Nallavanuku Nallavan, Moondru Mugam, Enkeyo Ketta Kural, Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai, Mullum Malarum and 16 Vayathinile.
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His wife, Latha Rajinikanth currently runs a school named The Ashram. His elder daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth married actor Dhanush on 18 November 2004 and they have one son named Yathra. His second daughter, Soundarya Rajinikanth, works in the film industry as a director, producer and graphic designer.