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Free To Join Other Parties: Team Rajinikanth As Some Members Move To DMK
- Monday January 18, 2021
- India News | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh
Days after Rajinikanth opted out of politics citing his health, his team has said members of his Rajini Makkal Mandram are free to resign and join other parties. The statement comes after some district chiefs of the megastar's outfit joined Tamil Nadu's main opposition party DMK today.
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How Rajinikanth Will Impact Tamil Nadu Politics
- Thursday December 3, 2020
- India News | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh
Superstar Rajinikanth on Thursday sprung a surprise by announcing his decision to join politics just weeks after he talked about being advised by doctors that his health may not be up to the challenge.
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'Thalaiva' Rajinikanth's Big Debut With "Secular, Spiritual Politics"
- Thursday December 3, 2020
- People | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh
It's now or never, Rajinikanth said dramatically as he announced finally today, after years of suspense, that he would join politics. "I am ready to sacrifice my life for the Tamil people," he declared passionately, not sounding unlike the larger-than-life action heroes he has played in his movies.
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"Take Path Of Lion": Posters Urge Rajinikanth To Take Political Plunge
- Monday November 2, 2020
- Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin
Posters urging superstar Rajinikanth to take a political plunge have been seen in Tamil Nadu's Vellore district, days after the actor hinted at a rethink on joining electoral politics and said he would announce his stand at an "appropriate time".
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Will Refrain From People Joining Politics For Money, Power: Rajinikanth
- Tuesday October 23, 2018
- Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India
Top film star Rajinikanth, who is set to enter politics, today said he was committed to ushering in a change in the political horizon sans the trappings of money and lure of posts.
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Rajinikanth's Party Rule Book Says No To Religious, Caste-Based Outfits
- Thursday August 30, 2018
- Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India
Top actor Rajinikanth has unveiled stringent rules for "Rajini Makkal Mandram", a precursor to his yet to be launched political party, under which members of religious and caste based outfits are barred from joining it.
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Rajinikanth Reaffirms He Is Game For Politics, Open To Criticism
- Monday April 23, 2018
- Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India
Superstar Rajinikanth today asserted he will launch his political party as announced already and said criticism against him cannot be avoided since he aspired to join politics.
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Vannakam Rajinikanth! Thalaivar Joins Facebook, Instagram. Mind It!
- Wednesday March 7, 2018
- Offbeat | Written by Priyanka Pant
"Vannakam." With just one word, superstar Rajinikanth made his Facebook debut less than 24 hours ago. On Instagram, posting an image from his 2016 film Kabali, the actor-turned-politician had just one request for his fans: tell everybody about his growing social media presence. "Vannakam! Vandhuten nu sollu" - which roughly translates from Tamil to...
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'Kamal Is Kalam', Say Posters As Actor Launches Party Today In Madurai
- Wednesday February 21, 2018
- Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Uma Sudhir, Edited by Debanish Achom
At around 8 this morning, actor Kamal Haasan reached the home of former President APJ Abdul Kalam in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram, from where he will travel to Madurai about 170 km away, to launch his new political party by flying its flag. At the 6 pm launch in Madurai, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will join him.
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"Our Styles Are Different," Says Rajinikanth After Meeting Kamal Haasan
- Monday February 19, 2018
- Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Anindita Sanyal
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.
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"Let Us See": Rajinikanth Keeps Hopes Alive Of Alliance With Kamal Haasan
- Thursday January 18, 2018
- Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Aloke Tikku
Superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, contemporaries in Tamil Nadu cinema and now politics, again shared the stage in Chennai on Wednesday and kept hopes alive that they could join hands. Rajinikanth did not rule out the possibility. "Only time will be able to tell that. Let us see in due course of time," Rajinikanth said.
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It Is My Desire To Start A Political Revolution: Rajinikanth
- Wednesday January 3, 2018
- Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India
Megastar Rajinikanth today said it was his desire to create a political revolution in Tamil Nadu, a "historic" state that facilitated major changes.
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"Politics Joins Rajinikanth": Thalaivar To Float New Party, Tops Twitter
- Sunday December 31, 2017
- Offbeat | NDTV News Desk
On social media, Thalaivar's entry into politics has caused a frenzy of sorts among fans and followers. Fan pages have been bubbling with activity since the announcement and top trends on Twitter are occupied by the news of Rajiniknath finally joining politics.
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"Not A Coward, Won't Go Back," Says Rajinikanth; Announces Entry In Politics: Top 10 Quotes
- Sunday December 31, 2017
- Tamil Nadu News | Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth announced his entry in politics today, ending months of speculation and suspense. Though Rajinikanth didn't name his political party, he confirmed he will launch one before the assembly election in Tamil Nadu. "I am joining politics for sure," the 67-year-old megastar said amid thunderous applause from fans and supporter...
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"Change Needed, It Is Time": Rajinikanth Announces New Party - 10 Facts
- Sunday December 31, 2017
- Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Anindita Sanyal
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...
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Free To Join Other Parties: Team Rajinikanth As Some Members Move To DMK
- Monday January 18, 2021
- India News | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh
Days after Rajinikanth opted out of politics citing his health, his team has said members of his Rajini Makkal Mandram are free to resign and join other parties. The statement comes after some district chiefs of the megastar's outfit joined Tamil Nadu's main opposition party DMK today.
- www.ndtv.com
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How Rajinikanth Will Impact Tamil Nadu Politics
- Thursday December 3, 2020
- India News | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh
Superstar Rajinikanth on Thursday sprung a surprise by announcing his decision to join politics just weeks after he talked about being advised by doctors that his health may not be up to the challenge.
- www.ndtv.com
-
'Thalaiva' Rajinikanth's Big Debut With "Secular, Spiritual Politics"
- Thursday December 3, 2020
- People | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh
It's now or never, Rajinikanth said dramatically as he announced finally today, after years of suspense, that he would join politics. "I am ready to sacrifice my life for the Tamil people," he declared passionately, not sounding unlike the larger-than-life action heroes he has played in his movies.
- www.ndtv.com
-
"Take Path Of Lion": Posters Urge Rajinikanth To Take Political Plunge
- Monday November 2, 2020
- Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin
Posters urging superstar Rajinikanth to take a political plunge have been seen in Tamil Nadu's Vellore district, days after the actor hinted at a rethink on joining electoral politics and said he would announce his stand at an "appropriate time".
- www.ndtv.com
-
Will Refrain From People Joining Politics For Money, Power: Rajinikanth
- Tuesday October 23, 2018
- Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India
Top film star Rajinikanth, who is set to enter politics, today said he was committed to ushering in a change in the political horizon sans the trappings of money and lure of posts.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Rajinikanth's Party Rule Book Says No To Religious, Caste-Based Outfits
- Thursday August 30, 2018
- Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India
Top actor Rajinikanth has unveiled stringent rules for "Rajini Makkal Mandram", a precursor to his yet to be launched political party, under which members of religious and caste based outfits are barred from joining it.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Rajinikanth Reaffirms He Is Game For Politics, Open To Criticism
- Monday April 23, 2018
- Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India
Superstar Rajinikanth today asserted he will launch his political party as announced already and said criticism against him cannot be avoided since he aspired to join politics.
- www.ndtv.com
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Vannakam Rajinikanth! Thalaivar Joins Facebook, Instagram. Mind It!
- Wednesday March 7, 2018
- Offbeat | Written by Priyanka Pant
"Vannakam." With just one word, superstar Rajinikanth made his Facebook debut less than 24 hours ago. On Instagram, posting an image from his 2016 film Kabali, the actor-turned-politician had just one request for his fans: tell everybody about his growing social media presence. "Vannakam! Vandhuten nu sollu" - which roughly translates from Tamil to...
- www.ndtv.com
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'Kamal Is Kalam', Say Posters As Actor Launches Party Today In Madurai
- Wednesday February 21, 2018
- Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Uma Sudhir, Edited by Debanish Achom
At around 8 this morning, actor Kamal Haasan reached the home of former President APJ Abdul Kalam in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram, from where he will travel to Madurai about 170 km away, to launch his new political party by flying its flag. At the 6 pm launch in Madurai, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will join him.
- www.ndtv.com
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"Our Styles Are Different," Says Rajinikanth After Meeting Kamal Haasan
- Monday February 19, 2018
- Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Anindita Sanyal
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.
- www.ndtv.com
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"Let Us See": Rajinikanth Keeps Hopes Alive Of Alliance With Kamal Haasan
- Thursday January 18, 2018
- Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Aloke Tikku
Superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, contemporaries in Tamil Nadu cinema and now politics, again shared the stage in Chennai on Wednesday and kept hopes alive that they could join hands. Rajinikanth did not rule out the possibility. "Only time will be able to tell that. Let us see in due course of time," Rajinikanth said.
- www.ndtv.com
-
It Is My Desire To Start A Political Revolution: Rajinikanth
- Wednesday January 3, 2018
- Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India
Megastar Rajinikanth today said it was his desire to create a political revolution in Tamil Nadu, a "historic" state that facilitated major changes.
- www.ndtv.com
-
"Politics Joins Rajinikanth": Thalaivar To Float New Party, Tops Twitter
- Sunday December 31, 2017
- Offbeat | NDTV News Desk
On social media, Thalaivar's entry into politics has caused a frenzy of sorts among fans and followers. Fan pages have been bubbling with activity since the announcement and top trends on Twitter are occupied by the news of Rajiniknath finally joining politics.
- www.ndtv.com
-
"Not A Coward, Won't Go Back," Says Rajinikanth; Announces Entry In Politics: Top 10 Quotes
- Sunday December 31, 2017
- Tamil Nadu News | Edited by Abhishek Chakraborty
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth announced his entry in politics today, ending months of speculation and suspense. Though Rajinikanth didn't name his political party, he confirmed he will launch one before the assembly election in Tamil Nadu. "I am joining politics for sure," the 67-year-old megastar said amid thunderous applause from fans and supporter...
- www.ndtv.com
-
"Change Needed, It Is Time": Rajinikanth Announces New Party - 10 Facts
- Sunday December 31, 2017
- Tamil Nadu News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Anindita Sanyal
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...
- www.ndtv.com