"Journalism should stand as a lighthouse steering public opinion but not get carried away by the weight of it''

About Me

V. Rajinikanth is an Indian journalist and the Managing Editor of TV9, the most watched news channel run in Telugu in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

With over 25 years of experience in media, he is most popularly known for the Big News Big Debate With Rajinikanth, the flagship live debate show on TV9. Rajinikanth leads the discussion on significant news stories of the day with senior most politicians in the ranks of the chief ministers of the Telugu states, cabinet ministers, heads of political parties and important personalities.

Rajnikanth is the best political news analyst in the Telugu states. As the managing editor he is responsible for the overall editorial content of the channel.

First Indian Journalist honored with a legislative resolution passed by the New Jersey general assembly for promoting free speech in media

Big News Big Debate is a prime-time discussion show hosted by Rajinikanth on daily current affairs for 15 years and continuing the same legacy till today

The show represents the Voice of Telugu people across the world

It’s unique in bringing diverse opinions to the table and generating heated arguments on the same

It is a top-rated prime-time debate show on Telugu news channels and received many Awards for Best Anchor, Best Prime Time Show

The show broadcasts 5 days a week at 7 PM.