Fans can go the distance and when it is superstar Rajinikanth, sky is the limit. To mark 50 years of Rajinikanth in cinema, a fan named Karthik adorned the Rajinikanth temple, 'Arulmigu Sri Rajini Temple' in Madurai, with over 5,500 photographs of the artiste. He also performed ‘abhishekam’ (ritual bathing) as part of the worship, showcasing his deep devotion and admiration.
The temple, inaugurated just a few years ago, features a striking 300-kg idol of Rajinikanth and stands as a symbol of the actor's fans' deep emotional connection and the immense popularity of the superstar across generations.
Treating the actor as a deity, Karthik and his family performed special rituals and celebrations in the temple to honour the actor's golden jubilee in the film industry on Thursday. The fan adorned the temple with the photos of Rajinikanth and his movies.
Rajinikanth began his cinematic journey in 1975 and has continued it successfully to this day. At 74, he remains one of the leading actors in Tamil cinema, achieving remarkable milestones that resonate with today's generation.
The 'Jailer' actor has completed 50 years in the cinema this year. He debuted with the Tamil film 'Apoorva Raagangal' in 1975. It was directed by K. Balachander.
In his five-decade career, the actor has garnered fame across the Indian cinema industry due to his unique acting style, iconic punch dialogues, and global fan following.
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Rajinikanth is known for his super-hit films including 'Sivaji: The Boss', 'Robot', 'Robot 2.0', 'Thalapathy', 'Jailer' and others.
The actor was last seen in the film 'Vettaiyan', which was directed by T. J. Gnanavel. It boasted a star-studded cast which included Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil and Rana Daggubati in the lead roles.
Rajinikanth will next be seen in the highly anticipated movie 'Coolie', which is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film stars Kannada star Upendra, Aamir Khan and Nagarjuna Akkineni in prominent roles. The movie is slated to release in theatres on August 14, 2025.