Kamal Haasan Rajinikanth Enter Politics

Even going by Tamil Nadu's tradition of matinee-idols-turned leaders, Kamal Haasan, at 62, was a relatively late entrant to the political scene by February 2018. His Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), however, has perhaps been one of the earliest among all state or national-level parties to have entered campaign mode this poll season. It has now already la...

Tamil movie veteran and Makkal Needhi Maiam party founder-chief Kamal haasan today met long-time colleague Rajinikanth, the first time since the latter announced a few weeks ago that he would not be entering politics. The meeting comes amid full-fledged campaigning by Mr Haasan's party in the run up to the 2021 state assembly polls. The two, howeve...

Prakash Raj is the third prominent actor after Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan to enter politics in recent years.

Before he launched his party Makkal Needhi Maiam earlier this year, Kamal Haasan, 63 had a "secret" meeting with Tamil cinema's other mega star and politician-in-waiting, Rajinikanth, 67.

Tamil superstar-turned-politician Rajinikanth today protested against the delay in setting up the Cauvery Management Board as directed by the Supreme Court. Kamal Haasan, who has also entered politics recently and floated his own political party MMM, has also protested against the delay.

Two days after actor Kamal Haasan's blockbuster launch of his political party, Tamil cinema's other mega star Rajinikanth told fans, "Discipline and strong foundation are necessary in politics. Let others make noise. We shall concentrate on our work."

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan met superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday ahead of starting his statewide mega-tour. But hitting brakes on renewed speculation about a political collaboration between them, Mr Haasan told reporters that it was a "courtesy call" and not related to politics.

A promise to "reach out to friends" in actors Kamal Haasan's weekly column "Ananda Vikatan" has triggered wild excitement among fans, who have read it as a hint at his interest in working with friend Rajinikanth.

Superstar Rajinikanth's announcement that he would enter politics, has been greeted with enthusiasm by the other icon of Tamil Nadu's silver screen, Kamal Haasan, who announced his political ambitions last month. Both actors have promised to set up their own political parties and their entry is expected to liven up the politics of Tamil Nadu, whic...

The long suspense over whether Rajinikanth would enter politics finally ended on Sunday, with the superstar making the announcement amid frenzied cheers of hundreds of supporters. "I will do my duty... it is time. We will change the system," the 67-year-old declared in Chennai, saying he would form a new party. Claiming that the events in Tamil Nad...

Superstar Rajinikanth, who has kept his fans guessing on his plunge into politics, has finally announced his decision to enter politics.He said

When Rajinikanth enters politics, expect "a lot of change", predicted his wife, Lata Rajinikanth in Chennai today. She was less definitive about when that might be: "only he can say when he is ready", she said.

The disappointment of Sivaji Ganesan's fans over the absence of Chief Minister E Palaiswami wasalmost forgotten today as both Rajinikanth and Kamal Hasaan shared the stage at the inauguration of the Tamil superstar's memorial in Chennai. But Kamal Haasan, who has recently announced his intention to enter politics, touched upon the issue with a dig ...

Superstar Kamal Haasan, who has made it clear that he will enter politics, says he's not about to be rushed into a start date for his new day job. "There's lots of work to be done. It is like a film, there is post-production," he told NDTV on Monday. "A roadmap is not easy for a rookie like me, I am unwilling to commit to any date," he said.

Actor Kamal Haasan has said he would be willing to work with Rajinikanth if the superstar ever decides to enter politics. The actor had earlier this week confirmed that he was considering launching his own political party.

Even going by Tamil Nadu's tradition of matinee-idols-turned leaders, Kamal Haasan, at 62, was a relatively late entrant to the political scene by February 2018. His Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), however, has perhaps been one of the earliest among all state or national-level parties to have entered campaign mode this poll season. It has now already la...

Tamil movie veteran and Makkal Needhi Maiam party founder-chief Kamal haasan today met long-time colleague Rajinikanth, the first time since the latter announced a few weeks ago that he would not be entering politics. The meeting comes amid full-fledged campaigning by Mr Haasan's party in the run up to the 2021 state assembly polls. The two, howeve...

Prakash Raj is the third prominent actor after Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan to enter politics in recent years.

Before he launched his party Makkal Needhi Maiam earlier this year, Kamal Haasan, 63 had a "secret" meeting with Tamil cinema's other mega star and politician-in-waiting, Rajinikanth, 67.

Tamil superstar-turned-politician Rajinikanth today protested against the delay in setting up the Cauvery Management Board as directed by the Supreme Court. Kamal Haasan, who has also entered politics recently and floated his own political party MMM, has also protested against the delay.

Two days after actor Kamal Haasan's blockbuster launch of his political party, Tamil cinema's other mega star Rajinikanth told fans, "Discipline and strong foundation are necessary in politics. Let others make noise. We shall concentrate on our work."

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan met superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday ahead of starting his statewide mega-tour. But hitting brakes on renewed speculation about a political collaboration between them, Mr Haasan told reporters that it was a "courtesy call" and not related to politics.

A promise to "reach out to friends" in actors Kamal Haasan's weekly column "Ananda Vikatan" has triggered wild excitement among fans, who have read it as a hint at his interest in working with friend Rajinikanth.

Superstar Rajinikanth's announcement that he would enter politics, has been greeted with enthusiasm by the other icon of Tamil Nadu's silver screen, Kamal Haasan, who announced his political ambitions last month. Both actors have promised to set up their own political parties and their entry is expected to liven up the politics of Tamil Nadu, whic...

The long suspense over whether Rajinikanth would enter politics finally ended on Sunday, with the superstar making the announcement amid frenzied cheers of hundreds of supporters. "I will do my duty... it is time. We will change the system," the 67-year-old declared in Chennai, saying he would form a new party. Claiming that the events in Tamil Nad...

Superstar Rajinikanth, who has kept his fans guessing on his plunge into politics, has finally announced his decision to enter politics.He said

When Rajinikanth enters politics, expect "a lot of change", predicted his wife, Lata Rajinikanth in Chennai today. She was less definitive about when that might be: "only he can say when he is ready", she said.

The disappointment of Sivaji Ganesan's fans over the absence of Chief Minister E Palaiswami wasalmost forgotten today as both Rajinikanth and Kamal Hasaan shared the stage at the inauguration of the Tamil superstar's memorial in Chennai. But Kamal Haasan, who has recently announced his intention to enter politics, touched upon the issue with a dig ...

Superstar Kamal Haasan, who has made it clear that he will enter politics, says he's not about to be rushed into a start date for his new day job. "There's lots of work to be done. It is like a film, there is post-production," he told NDTV on Monday. "A roadmap is not easy for a rookie like me, I am unwilling to commit to any date," he said.

Actor Kamal Haasan has said he would be willing to work with Rajinikanth if the superstar ever decides to enter politics. The actor had earlier this week confirmed that he was considering launching his own political party.