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Rajinikanth

Rajinikanth

Height: 1.75 m DOB: 12 December 1950

Rajinikanth is an Indian movie superstar who is famous for his film in Telugu and Tamil. Born as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, Rajinikanth began acting in plays while working in the Bangalore Transport Service as a bus conductor.

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Online coaching alert! R Ashwin uses Rajinikanth video to share 'fielding drills' for fans

Cricket | Apr 10, 2020, 05:27 PM IST

One of those videos had a suggestion of a fielding drill for fans which involved footage of Rajinikanth from one of his films where the actor is seen showing superhuman reflexes in catching bombs aimed at him. 

Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Ranbir-Alia's made-at-home short film Family earns big applause

Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Ranbir-Alia's made-at-home short film Family earns big applause

Celebrities | Apr 07, 2020, 06:46 AM IST

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan took to Twitter to announce the 'made-at-home' short film Family and revealed that it is made to enlighten the viewers about the importance of staying home during coronavirus pandemic.

Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Priyanka Chopra come up with short film on coronavirus. See video

Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Priyanka Chopra come up with short film on coronavirus. See video

Celebrities | Apr 07, 2020, 12:03 AM IST

Conceptualized and virtually directed by Prasoon Pandey in collaboration with Big B, the film shows that staying at home, staying safe, maintaining hygiene, working from home and maintaining social distancing can be productive and should be taken in one's stride.

Coronavirus: Rajinikanth, Suriya, Karthi, Vijay Sethupathi donate for daily wage workers

Coronavirus: Rajinikanth, Suriya, Karthi, Vijay Sethupathi donate for daily wage workers

Regional Cinema | Mar 24, 2020, 03:28 PM IST

Given the recent outbreak of COVID-19, theatres across Tamil Nadu have been closed, and shoot of films, television serials and advertisements are on hold as well. Rajinikanth, Suriya, and Vijay Sethupathi came out in support of daily wage workers.

Into The Wild with Bear Grylls: Mind It! Rajinikanth teaches Bear Grylls his iconic glasses wearing

Into The Wild with Bear Grylls: Mind It! Rajinikanth teaches Bear Grylls his iconic glasses wearing

TV | Mar 23, 2020, 09:34 PM IST

South superstar Rajinikanth during the episode of Into The Wild with Bear Grylls taught the adventurer his unique style of wearing sunglasses. Seen it?

Rajinikanth poll plunge: Thalaiva says, want to bring

Rajinikanth: Thalaiva says Tamil Nadu needs CHANGE, 2021 elections important

Politics | Mar 12, 2020, 12:04 PM IST

In what can be the biggest news in Tamil Nadu politics since decades, Rajinikanth has finally announced that his party will be contesting 2021 Assembly Elections. Rajinikanth on Thursday in Chennai announced that he wanted to bring change in Tamil Nadu politics and was not eyeing CM post.

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Into The Wild with Bear Grylls new teaser: Rajinikanth says 'this is the real adventure'

TV | Mar 09, 2020, 11:42 AM IST

The actor was also seen driving in the video between flashes of some wild animals like an elephant, spotted deer and a tiger. Other adventurous acts included Rajinikanth and Grylls walking together through a pond drowned till chest and balancing on the edge of metal bridge in the middle of the forest.

Ahead of Rajinikanth’s ‘Into the Wild’ episode with Bear Grylls, Discovery launches dance challenge

Ahead of Rajinikanth’s ‘Into the Wild’ episode with Bear Grylls, Discovery launches dance challenge

TV | Mar 07, 2020, 01:57 PM IST

Discovery Channel urged people to take part in the dance challenge ahead of Rajinikanth’s ‘Into the Wild’ episode with Bear Grylls by tweeting, "A mass celebration, all over the nation!"

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Rajinikanth says willing to play any role to maintain peace in country

India | Mar 02, 2020, 08:18 AM IST

India's south cinema sensation Rajinikanth has said that he is ready to play any role that can help to maintain peace in the country after the deadly violence that killed at least 42 people while scores have been injured in the riot-hit northeast Delhi.

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Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan's reunion film to be announced on March 5?

Regional Cinema | Feb 27, 2020, 04:09 PM IST

Superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan will come together for a film after a gap of over 35 years. The two legendary actors were last seen in Hindi film Geraftaar alongside Amitabh Bachchan.

Into The Wild, Rajinikanth, Bear Grylls

Bear Grylls' Into The Wild episode featuring Rajinikanth to premiere on March 23. Watch teaser

TV | Feb 27, 2020, 11:00 AM IST

Rajinikanth shot for an episode of Bear Grylls' Into The Wild in Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka last month.

Rajinikanth condemns Centre over Delhi violence

Rajinikanth lashes out at Centre over Delhi violence

India | Feb 26, 2020, 08:05 PM IST

Superstar Rajinikanth on Wednesday lashed out at the central government over the violence in Delhi that left 22 people dead, saying the riots should have been dealt with an iron fist.

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Rajinikanth's upcoming film 'Thalaivar 168’ now titled Annaatthe

Regional Cinema | Feb 25, 2020, 05:24 PM IST

Rajinikanth began the shoot of his upcoming film Annaatthe in December last year. The film will mark the maiden collaboration of Thalaiva with director Siruthai Shiva.

Bear Grylls shares superstar Rajinikanth's TV debut first look

Man vs Wild: Host Bear Grylls shares superstar Rajinikanth's TV debut first look

TV | Feb 19, 2020, 11:49 AM IST

Discovery channel's Bear Grylls on Wednesday shared the first look of Tamil superstar Rajinikanth's debut on the small screen in his programme Into the Wild.

Rajinikanth summoned by Tuticorin probe panel

Rajinikanth summoned by Tuticorin firing incident probe panel

India | Feb 04, 2020, 04:21 PM IST

Superstar Rajinikanth has been summoned by Tuticorin probe panel. 11 people were killed in alleged police firing on people protesting against a polluting copper smelter of Sterlite Industries in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi (Tuticorin).

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Rajinikanth thanks Bear Grylls for 'unforgettable experience' during Man Vs Wild shoot in Bandipur

Celebrities | Jan 29, 2020, 03:35 PM IST

Rajinikanth has become the second Indian after PM Narendra Modi to feature Bear Grylls popular TV series Man Vs Wild.

Rajinikanth not injured during 'Man vs Wild' shooting

Rajinikanth not injured during 'Man vs Wild' shooting

TV | Jan 28, 2020, 11:50 PM IST

T. Balachandra, the reserve's director and conservator of forests dismissed the news of Rajinikanth's injury as fake news.

Rajinikanth injured during shoot of Bear Grylls hosted Man vs Wild in Mysuru

Rajinikanth injured during shoot of Bear Grylls hosted Man vs Wild in Mysuru

TV | Jan 28, 2020, 10:16 PM IST

Megastar Rajinikanth reportedly suffered a minor injury on ankle and bruises during the shooting of adventurous show Man vs Wild with Bear Grylls.

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Rajinikanth to feature in Bear Grylls hosted Man vs Wild; shooting begins in Mysuru

TV | Jan 28, 2020, 12:37 PM IST

Rajinikanth landed in Mysuru and headed to Bandipur Tiger Reserve to shoot for an episode of Man Vs Wild with Bear Grylls

Periyar row: Madras High Court dismisses plea against

Periyar row: Madras High Court dismisses plea against Rajinikanth

India | Jan 24, 2020, 01:24 PM IST

The Madras High Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed against actor Rajinikanth over his remarks on rationalist leader E V Ramasamy "Periyar" as the petitioners withdrew the plea. Justice P Rajamanickam was hearing the petition by Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam, a fringe outfit.