Rajinikanth- starrer Kabali released on Friday. The crime drama directed by Pa Ranjith, is expected to rake in Rs 100 crore within the first three days, having already made Rs 200 crore through sale of satellite rights and corporate contracts.
Rajinikanth- starrer Kabali released on Friday. The crime drama directed by Pa Ranjith, is expected to rake in Rs 100 crore within the first three days, having already made Rs 200 crore through sale of satellite rights and corporate contracts.
The hype and mania surrounding the film is not surprising, considering the enormous fan following that the Thalaivar has. The buzz for Kabali began weeks before the film's release. Fans gave their superstar a rousing welcome outside film theatres and on social media.
While some wore masks and danced to the tune of Neruppa Da, some were spotted pouring milk on posters and cut-outs of Rajinikanth's photo in a show of reverence.
Here is a look at how the 'Rajini' fever was ushered in.
1. Fan sports a Rajinikanth mask
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A fan wearing a mask of actor Rajinikanth waits outside a movie theatre on the eve of the release of Tamil film Kabali in Mumbai. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
2. Celebrations on the eve of Kabali's release
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Fans carry a cutout of actor Rajinikanth during a procession on the eve of the release of Kabali. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
3. A fan procession
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Fans dance during a procession on the eve of Kabali's release. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
4. First day, first show
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Fans gather at Rohini Movie Park, in Chennai, prior to the first show. It was a problem for the fans of Rajinikanth to get the tickets since major corporations made contracts with multiplexes and bought tickets out in bulks. (Photo courtesy - Twitter)
5. Off to a good start
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Fans crack a coconut outside a film theatre screening Kabali. (Photo courtesy - Twitter)
6. Thalaivar
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Fans pour milk on a cutout of actor Rajinikanth outside a temple ahead of Kabali's release. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
7. Starring Rajinikanth
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A man carries a plaster of Paris artwork featuring actor Rajinikanth outside a movie theatre in Bengaluru. (Photo courtesy - Reuters)
