So, you can well imagine the situation that emerged when he visited the foreign country to shoot for his upcoming film, Kabali.
SpotboyE has accessed pictures from a fans' associaton's social media page, which show thousands thronging the Southern superstar.
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Kabali, which has Rajini opposite Radhika Apte, went on floors last month.
The actor's look in the film, which has him playing a character closer to his real-life age, has been widely appreciated on social media.
In the meanwhile, a 70-minute version of Rajinikanth's Sivaji The Boss will be released across India soon.
The super hit flick has been re-edited by Vijay Andrews, who is well-known for his short films down South.
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