'Mankatha' with Record Openings than 'Enthiran'

Venkat Prabhu directed the prestigious 50th film of Ultimate Star Ajit, with the title 'Mankatha'. There was a gossip that Nagarjuna was asked to play cameo in the film, but he could not adjust the dates due to his pre-occupation with other projects. Arjun replaced Nagarjuna in the role. Trisha paired up with the hero.

The Tamil version was produced by Dhayanidhi Azhagiri on the banner of Cloud Nine Movies. As Ajit is a known face in Telugu with films like 'Prema Lekha' and other such films, Multi- Dimension Films bought the dubbing rights of the prestigious film and started the dubbing and other post-production works in Telugu.

Though earlier it was planned to release the film simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil, the Tamil version of the film had hit the screens on August 31.

Surprisingly, the film was proved a biggest hit and reportedly had the highest openings in Tamil which surpassed the records of Tamil Super Star Rajanikanth's 'Enthiran'.

Let us hope Ajit would repeat the same magic in Telugu, as dubbed films are ruling the roost in Telugu these days.

Rajinikanth supports Anna Hazare

It would be a pleasant surprise for Anna Hazare to know that Kollywood super star Rajinikanth is the first to declare his support to his fight against corruption. Rajinikanth speaking to media at Chennai has said “We all should be proud of Anna Hazare who is fighting on behalf of us all, to wipe out corruption from the country. We being Indians should extend our support to him and to his fight. His demand for a strong Lokpal Bill is justified and I fully support him in this matter.”

No doubt that, his statement will echoes across the Tamilnadu state as well other parts in south India and will generate a massive support for Anna Hazare’s fight, because of his huge fan base spreads across the south India.

Rajinikanth getting discharged today?

Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth is reportedly getting discharged from the Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre in Singapore today, June 14. According to the hospital sources, the Kollywood star has responded very well to the treatment and he no longer needs dialysis. So he is being released from the hospital.

After getting discharged, Rajinikanth is going to spend a few weeks in Singapore. So he is moving into an upmarket apartment that his family has taken for their further stay in the city. He will take complete rest for a period of convalescence in the city. Meanwhile, he will visit the hospital for regular checkups.

However, the ill-health of Rajinikanth has delayed the shooting of his next movie Rana, which features Deepika Padukone and Sonu Sood in the leads. Now, director KS Ravikumar is busy finalizing other cast of the movie. Sources say that Rajini will be ready for its shooting by the end of this month.

Rajini will soon be back to complete 'Raana', says Dhanush

Superstar Rajinikanth, who has been in and out of hospital over the last three weeks, is recovering well at a Singapore facility and will be back in Chennai soon, said his son-in-law and actor Dhanush on Tuesday.

"He is responding well to treatment at the Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre. He should be back in Chennai in a week or 10 days," said Dhanush after announcing the nominees for the 58th Idea Filmfare Awards 2010 (south).

"Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre gave him fantastic treatment. They made him fit to travel so he could get better treatment," said Dhanush, explaining the reason for moving Rajinikanth to Singapore. "The doctors have identified the root cause and it is not an irreversible condition. The superstar is eating well, watching a lot of movies and in a great mood to shop. If he doesn't return after 10 days that will be because we would be on a family vacation," said the actor, adding that Rajini will surely complete 'Raana'.

Rajinikanth was flown to Singapore on May 27 from Chennai, after a series of illnesses. He was admitted to Isabel hospital after the first day of shooting for his latest film 'Raana'. He was later admitted to Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre for respiratory infection and other problems.

Dhanush requested fans to not believe rumours. "He has not undergone a kidney transplant. Soon there will be a statement from the superstar himself," said Dhanush, who recently received a national award for his performance in Aadukalam.

"I am happy to be associated with the prestigious Filmfare awards. So far, I have not won an award but am planning to attend this year's ceremony," he said. The ceremony will be held at Hyderabad International Convention Centre on July 2, said Jitesh Pillai, editor, Filmfare. People have voted for nominees in 10 categories each in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada movies.

Rajinikanth in ICU in Singapore hospital

Tamil superstar Rajinikanth, who was flown in here from Chennai for treatment, has been admitted to intensive care unit of the city-state's Mount Elizabeth Hospital and is stated to be in a stable condition.

The 61-year-old actor is in stable condition, the Channel News Asia reported on Saturday night quoting Dhanush, Tamil actor and the mega star's son-in-law.

Rajinikanth had suffered from exhaustion on April 29, the first day of the shoot of his latest venture Raana, and was admitted to the Isabel Hospital in Chennai.

He was discharged the same day only to be readmitted there on May 4 for allergic bronchitis and viral fever.

On May 13, he was admitted to Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre for respiratory infection and other problems.

He was flown in Singapore yesterday for treatment.

Bollywood wishes Quick Recovery to Rajini

After every other Bollywood personality shown concern towards Tamil superstar Rajinikanth’s health, Bollywood Baadshah ‘Shahrukh Khan’, an admirer of the Tamil matinee idol has praised the superstar and wished him a speedy recovery.

SRK, who is busy with his IPL franchisee, Kolkatta Knight riders and his film ‘RA.One’ after coming to know about the health condition of Rajini immediately tweeted by saying that, “suddenly felt awful yesterday while driving back from the match to know rajni sir is unwell. he is our superhero…insha allah he will be well soon”.

Meanwhile SRK’s rival Salman Khan, who after receiving a National award for Dabangg [best wholesome entertainment category] was more worried about the health condition of the Tamil superstar. He was quoted saying, “Thanks to god he is ok now”.

Rajnikanth, admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre in Chennai, is improving after advanced treatment, including hemodialysis, according to doctors attending on him.

Amitabh Bachchan tweeted "Rajinikant is improving gradually she (wife Latha) informs me, today by sms .. we hope and pray that he recovers as soon as possible .. our prayers."

Yesteryear actor Dev Anand tweeted "I pray for my dear Rajini's sound health and speedy recovery."

Veteran actor Dharmendra, who spoke to him a few days back, is worried about his health.

Bobby Deol said "I hope he gets well soon. We all love him. Not just an actor, he is a great human being. That's why everyone loves him and everyone is praying for his quick recovery. I am very sure he will get well soon."

Priyanka Chopra tweeted "I wish him a better health."

Arshad Warsi said "I think he is god to all actors and I hope he gets better. Industry needs him, the whole country needs him and we love him a lot."

Riteish Deshmukh tweeted "We love Rajni sir and I wish him best of health. Hope he gets better as soon as possible. I am praying to god."

Javed Jaffrey tweeted "First thing that comes to mind about Rajiniji is that he is a fantastic human being. He has taken the style quotient to a different height. We all pray for his quick recovery."

Rajinikanth's Rana temporarily Shelved

Rajinikanth's much-publicized movie Rana has temporarily been shelved, as the actor has to be in bed rest for at least six months. His family sources have said that they are more concerned about the actor's health and their first priority is the superstar's health.

Soundarya Rajinikanth, who is one of the producers of Rana, has told a leading tabloid that they are not thinking about the proposed project and it will be rescheduled once Rajinikanth is back to normal. Sources say that the actor will have to be in complete rest and obviously the movie has to be postponed.

Meanwhile, Rajinikanth, who was admitted at the Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre last week for a recurrent respiratory infection and gastrointestinal problems, underwent a minor lung surgery yesterday. Hospital sources say that the actor is cheerful and his condition is stable. But they have advised him to take complete bed rest and also have restricted the visitors from meeting the actor.

Rajini was hospitalised on the muhurat day of Rana due to allergic bronchitis and viral fever and discharged on the same day. But he was admitted again at the same hospital after Rajinikanth complained of uneasiness in breathing.

However, KS Ravikumar has already shot a song on Deepika Padukone, when she was in Chennai. The director has been to Thailand and soon he will be going to London to plan the shooting schedules.

Rajinikanth's Health Status

Rajinikanth is in hospital again. And a lot is cooking about the Superstar's health condition, in the tinsel town, the media and among his millions of fans all over the world. Here we present the official version on Rajini's health.

A bulletin from Sri Ramachandra Medical University (SRMU), to where Rajini was admitted to says, 'he was admitted to the hospital on the night of May 13 for detailed investigations for his recurrent respiratory infection
and gastro intestinal problems from which he had been
suffering for the last few weeks.'

Allaying fears of fans and well-wishers, it adds: 'He is in ward (not in the intensive care unit) and has been progressing well.' Doctors attending on him has advised complete rest to him for the next few days.