Rajinikanth

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s political positioning is drawing attention as the TVK projects him as a potential contender for the 2029 Prime Ministerial race.

In Tamil Nadu, a political row has erupted over a midnight police inquiry and the alleged detention of DMK Gen Z committee leader who mocked the Chief Minister on social media, sparking clashes between the ruling and opposition parties.

Latha Rajinikanth has launched Makkal Medai, a citizen-driven platform aimed at fostering grassroots leadership and community welfare across Tamil Nadu. Describing it as a forum for creating “changemakers, not politicians,” she said the initiative would bring together citizens from diverse backgrounds to contribute to social development.

The big focus of this episode of Super 6 is on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay skipping the swearing-in ceremony of Kerala chief minister-designate VD Satheesan on Monday and TVK expanding its base into Kerala following success in Tamil Nadu.

The Axis My India exit poll projected a massive victory for Tamil superstar Vijay's newly formed political party TVK in the just concluded Tamil Nadu assembly elections.

Tamil Nadu's politics is deeply rooted in Dravidianism, shaped by iconic leaders who defined generations. The political landscape began with Periyar's social justice movement in the 1930s, followed by CN Annadurai who formed the DMK in 1949 and brought Tamil identity into governance after the 1967 victory.

The party has also targeted actor Vijay, predicting he will follow the same path and exit politics after the elections.

Superstar Rajinikanth greeted and waved to his fans on New Year outside his Poes Garden home in Chennai on January 1. Videos of the actor are now going viral.

In this news report, the focus is on Superstar Rajinikanth's visit to the Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh. A day after celebrating his 75th birthday, the actor sought the blessings of Lord Venkateshwara accompanied by his entire family. The bulletin also highlights the grand re-release of his iconic film 'Padayappa' to mark the milestone. Fans in Chennai celebrated the occasion in theatres, turning the screenings into a festival. The report captures the spiritual and cinematic celebrations surrounding the superstar's special day.

In this episode of Super 6, we track the escalating Madurai Deepam controversy that has now reached Parliament.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has extended warm wishes to Superstar Rajinikanth on his birthday. In a heartfelt message, Stalin described the actor as having 'charisma that conquers age' and 'eloquence that delights everyone'. The Chief Minister praised Rajinikanth's nature, calling him a friend with a 'heart free of deceit'. The broadcast features an update from a reporter named Pramod on the significance of the occasion in Tamil Nadu. Rajinikanth, who has completed over 50 years in cinema, continues to be a major figure in the country.

In this special report, Actor Ranveer Singh has issued an apology following backlash over his mimicry of Rishab Shetty’s 'Kantara' performance at the IFFI closing ceremony in Goa. The controversy erupted after Singh referred to the revered Daivas of Tulunadu as a 'female ghost' and enacted the sequence onstage. Addressing the criticism via Instagram, Singh stated, 'My intention was to highlight Rishabh's incredible performance in the movie and that he respects all cultures and traditions.' The incident occurred just weeks before the release of his upcoming film 'Dhurandhar'.

Rajinikanth was honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the closing ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). At the event, he spoke about completing 50 years in the film industry.

This special report focusses on superstar accountability, contrasting the actions of Rajinikanth and Ajith Kumar with the widespread criticism of Vijay following a deadly stampede at his political rally in Karur.

The political landscape in Tamil Nadu is heating up as film stars take centre stage in public disagreements. Kamal Haasan remarked that crowds do not automatically convert into votes, a comment aimed at TVK chief Vijay. This followed actor Rajinikanth's criticism of Vijay and his separate endorsement of Chief Minister Stalin. The transcript also notes Rajinikanth's support for Stalin. Adding to the conflict, BJP's Tamil Sai Sondararajan accused Kamal Haasan of political posturing without action. One speaker articulated a strong view on such developments, stating that parties formed for "self-motivation, selfish nature... that type of politics should be abolished." These escalating verbal battles and strategic endorsements are paving the way for a significant political showdown in Tamil Nadu.

The political landscape in Tamil Nadu is intensifying ahead of elections, with a face-off between superstar Rajinikanth and actor-turned-politician Vijay. At an event, Rajinikanth praised DMK chief and Chief Minister M K Stalin's leadership, calling him an "emerging star in national politics". This endorsement comes as TVK chief Vijay launched a direct attack on the ruling DMK, accusing the government of failing to deliver on over 500 poll promises. The opposition AIADMK has alleged that film stars are being pressured to make political statements, claiming that the movie industry is "controlled and dominated by MK Stalin's family." The developing situation raises questions about whether Rajinikanth's influence or Vijay's rising political challenge and large fan base will shape the state's future.

Lokah Chapter 1, a Malayalam superhero film, has demolished heavyweights.

Is Rajnikanth's starrer Coolie worth the hype?

'Coolie' director Lokesh Kanagaraj took a holy dip at the Ramanathaswamy temple in Rameshwaram. This visit comes ahead of the film's release on August 14.

Rajinikanth's fans ran pushing each other to grab tickets for 'Coolie' at a Kerala theatre. The advance bookings for the film opened in Kerala today, August 8.