Tag Archives: Rajinikanth

Is Rajinikanth really the next MGR or NTR?

In a state that has seen three actors become CM, superstar Rajinikanth’s political entry has come with the weight of expectation. Naan eppo varuven eppadi varuven-nu yarukkum theriyathu, aana vara vendiya nerathula correct-aa varuven (Nobody knows when I will come, how I will come. But when I have to come, …

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Rajinikanth’s spiritual politics may harm AIADMK more than others

Rajinikanth has said that he will launch a political party in January. Chennai: Many say superstar Rajinikanth’s catchphrase of “spiritual politics” in Tamil Nadu could significantly hurt the ruling AIADMK in the state that will hold elections early next year. In recent years, the AIADMK, they say, has grappled with …

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Behind the scenes: why Rajinikanth finally took the political step

Rajinikanth has announced that he will launch his party in January and that he was prepared to “change the fate of Tamil Nadu”. On Wednesday night, as members of Thanjavur Rajini Makkal Mandram gathered around their district secretary, they received surprising but welcome news. Sathyanarayana Rai Gaekwad, Rajinikanth’s older brother, …

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