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India.com
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet This Co-Star Of Rajinikanth Who Never Got A Lead Role — His Son Cracked UPSC In 2nd Attempt To Become An IAS Officer
New Delhi: One of Rajinikanth's co-stars, who was never seen in a major role, now has a son serving the nation as an IAS officer. In this feature, we're talking about an actor who shared screen space with the Thalaiva but remained in supporting roles throughout his career. While many might assume that his son followed in his cinematic footsteps to become a superstar, he chose a completely different path, one of public service. He cracked one of the toughest exams in India: the UPSC Civil Services Examination. UPSC is conducted in three rigorous stages- Prelims, Mains, and Interview. Not only did he clear all three, but he also secured an All India Rank of 75. Who Is This Actor? We are talking about Tamil actor Chinni Jayanth, whose real name is Krishnamurthy Narayanan. He has appeared alongside Rajinikanth in popular films such as Raja Chinna Roja, Adhisaya Piravi, and Petta. Despite his extensive work, Chinni was never cast in lead roles. His son, however, made headlines not in cinema, but in civil service. Srutanjay Narayanan chose to stay away from the limelight and forge his own path. Srutanjay's Educational Journey Srutanjay completed his engineering degree before beginning his UPSC preparation in 2015. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Science and Cartography. Later, he pursued a Master's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from Ashoka University. His Professional Experience Unlike many UPSC aspirants who focus solely on academics, Srutanjay gained valuable work experience alongside his studies. He worked as a marketing intern at a startup, co-founded an event company called Ayamara Events, and served as a Project Manager at NASSCOM Foundation. He consistently studied 5–6 hours a day to stay on track. Srutanjay's UPSC Journey Srutanjay appeared for his first UPSC attempt in 2018, which did not result in success. However, he didn't give up. On his second attempt in 2019, he secured an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 75. He initially worked as the Sub-Collector of Tiruppur district and is currently serving as the Sub-Collector of Villupuram district. This IAS officer's journey is a testament to the fact that failures and setbacks should not pull you down- but instead motivate you to push harder. From being the son of a supporting actor to achieving national service, Srutanjay Narayanan's story is one of perseverance, grit, and quiet determination.
India.com
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Asia's most expensive star, makes Rs 270 crore per film, beats Shah Rukh Khan, Prabhas, Kamal Hassan, Jackie Chan, has a net worth of Rs…., his name is….
Indian cinema has witnessed many actors; while some of them shine bright, others fail to do so. For those who become a name in the industry, they eventually become the highest-paid actors. Although there are many actors who have got the tag of being highest paid, only a few of them are able to sustain the tag. Today, we will tell you about an actor who, despite turning 72, is still a big name in the industry. Not just that, he is one of the most expensive actors — or let's say, the highest-paid actor — in Asia. Yes, you read that right! If you are wondering who we are talking about, then scroll down to know about him. This actor in discussion is one of the most versatile personalities in the nation. He has contributed to Bollywood as well as South cinemas. Yes, let us tell you we are talking about none other than Rajinikanth. Popularly known as Thalaiva, Rajinikanth has earned love, respect, and indeed millions of hearts with his acting. Born as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad on December 12, 1950, Rajinikanth in his initial days witnessed major struggles. From being a bus conductor to doing several odd jobs, Rajinikanth faced tough days in his early life. However, from being an ordinary man to becoming a cinema legend, his story is an inspiration to many. Rajinikanth made his debut in 1975 with the Tamil movie Apoorva Raagangal. Over the years, he featured in many hit films including Robot, Robot 2.0, Baashha, Sivaji: The Boss, and Jailer. As a result, fans loved his performance, and not only that, Rajinikanth became India's highest-paid actor, leaving behind names like Shah Rukh Khan, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, and Jackie Chan. Rajinikanth has achieved yet another milestone by becoming Asia's highest-paid actor. According to a report by DNA, he received a staggering Rs 280 crore as remuneration for his 171st film, Coolie, in which he plays the lead role. On the other hand, reports claim that Rajinikanth was paid Rs 125 crore for Vettaiyan and Rs 110 crore for Jailer. With an estimated net worth of Rs 430 crore as per Forbes, Rajinikanth is living a lavish and extravagant life.
NDTV
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Coolie 100 Day Teaser: Fans Approve Recreation Of Rajinikanth's Thalapathi Moment
Rajinikanth's much-awaited film Coolie created a buzz among fans with its new teaser recreating the Thalapathi moment. The makers dropped a new teaser to mark 100-day countdown to the film's release. The stand-out moment from the video is a recreation of an iconic scene from Rajinikanth's Thalapathi where he's seen standing with the setting sun in the background. The Internet gave roaring shout outs to the teaser. A fan wrote, "My humble quick edit for Thalaivar. Thank you Sun Pictures and Lokesh, Enna da life sad ah pogudhe nu nenaikkum bodhu, sema update erakki vitteenga. Thank you Thalaiva. Love you as always." #Thalapathi x #Coolie My humble quick edit for Thalaivar❤️ Thank you Sun Pictures and Lokesh, Enna da life sad ah pogudhe nu nenaikkum bodhu, sema update erakki vitteenga. Thank you Thalaiva 🙏🏻 love you as always #Thalaivar #CoolieFromAug14 — Kousik Karthikeyan (@kousik23) May 6, 2025 Another fan wrote, "Same world." Thalapathi - 2025 🧡 #Thalapathi #Rajinikanth #CoolieIn100Days #CoolieFromAug14 #coolie #LokeshKanagaraj — Navadeep (@Navadeep_Naiduu) May 7, 2025 Sharing a collage of the original scene and the recreated scene, another fan wrote, "34 years challenge." 34 years challenge 🔥🔥🔥🔥 #Thalapathi X #Coolie #Suriya X #Deva ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 #LokeshKanagaraj miritataru 😍😍 — Dhanus kumar 🤘🏻💛 (@editor_dhanus) May 6, 2025 For the unversed, Thalapathi is a gangster drama written and directed by Mani Ratnam, and produced by G. Venkateswaran. The film stars Rajinikanth and Mammootty with Arvind Swamy in his feature-film debut, Jaishankar, Amrish Puri, Srividya, Bhanupriya, Shobana and Geetha in supporting roles. In March last year, Lokesh Kanagaraj unveiled the first-look poster of Coolie. The poster features a monochromatic image of Rajinikanth sporting a denim shirt. He is bound by a chain of wristwatches, which stand out in colour amidst the grayscale, with a conspicuous clock in the background. Sharing the poster on X (formerly known as Twitter), Lokesh Kanagaraj announced that the film's title will be unveiled on April 22. He wrote, "#Thalaivar171TitleReveal on April 22." Speaking of Coolie, it was officially announced back in September 2023. The tentative title was Thalaivar 171, marking Rajinikanth's 171 film. The film's new title was later released in April 2024. Coolie is scheduled to release on August 14.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rajinikanth proves his timeless style as he greets fans with classic charm on the 'Jailer 2' sets
Rajinikanth has been fully immersed in shooting his highly anticipated film 'Jailer 2,' following the completion of his other project ' Coolie .' The actor, who is all set to reprise his iconic role of Muthuvel Pandian , was recently spotted heading to the set for the ' Jailer 2 ' shoot. What followed was a heartwarming moment when Rajinikanth surprised his fans with a spontaneous meet-and-greet. In a fan-shared video, he was seen peeking out of the sunroof of his luxurious car as excited fans greeted him with loud cheers and chants of " Thalaiva ." Thalaiva's grand entry in signature style The overwhelming response from the crowd was met with Rajinikanth's signature warmth. He graciously waved, flashed his trademark smile, and greeted the fans with a traditional "namaste," a gesture that endeared him even more to his loyal followers. This impromptu interaction further fueled the excitement surrounding Jailer 2, as fans eagerly anticipated his return to the silver screen. 'Coolie' vs. ' War 2 ': The clash of titans looms. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo While Rajinikanth has been in the news for his upcoming film Coolie, which is slated to clash with the much-awaited 'War 2' featuring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, the actor's focus remains on his current project. Both films are set to release on August 14, 2025, which has sparked heated discussions about their box-office showdown. Despite initial reports suggesting that the makers of both films would avoid the clash, they inadvertently chose the same release date, adding even more intrigue to the competition. 'Jailer 2' grabs headlines. On top of that, Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' has already generated significant buzz, particularly due to his reunion with director Nelson Dilipkumar . Fans are excited to see the legendary actor in a fresh new avatar, promising yet another action-packed blockbuster. While the makers have yet to announce the official release date, the film continues to grab headlines.
