Rajinikanth

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.

This episode of Super 6 covers a major political controversy in Karnataka over the inauguration of the Sikandul Bridge in Shivamogga district, where Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging he was insulted and ignored by the Centre. The Chief Minister claims a serious breach of protocol and accuses the central government's conduct of being arbitrary and against the spirit of cooperative federalism, while the BJP refutes these claims, stating the Chief Minister was formally invited. Additionally, the program covers superstar Rajinikanth's attempt to mend ties with the DMK leadership after his earlier remarks, and a brewing language debate in Andhra Pradesh, with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan advocating for learning all languages, including Hindi. In other news, Astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has successfully returned to Earth, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean, and will now undergo a rehabilitation program. The execution of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen has been postponed following intervention from clerics and the Indian government. A tragic incident on a film set in Tamil Nadu resulted in the death of stuntman Mohan Raj during a movie stunt directed by Pa Ranjith, leading to a case of negligence being filed. The Tamil Nadu government has ordered a new U-shaped seating arrangement in schools to eliminate the concept of backbenchers. The program also discusses political friction between the Karnataka state government and the Union government over GST funds and looks ahead to the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament.

Superstar Rajinikanth expressed his sadness over the hundreds of lives lost in the Ahmedabad plane crash. Nearly 275 lives have been lost in the tragic clash.

Rajinikanth paid tribute to Jayalalithaa on her 77th birth anniversary on February 24. The veteran actor marked the occasion by visiting the former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's house.