Rajinikanth feels deeply honoured on being chosen for Padma Vibhushan

Superstar Rajinikanth on Monday thanked the Centre for choosing him for the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award last week.

"I express my hearty thanks," he told reporters at the airport when asked about the Centre announcing the award for him.

Last week, the 65-year-old star had tweeted that he was "feeling deeply honoured "on being chosen for Padma Vibhsuan.

Feeling deeply honoured for being awarded the Padma Vibhushan.My heartfelt thanks to my dear fans, well wishers & friends for all the wishes

— Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) January 25, 2016

He said that his eagerly anticipated Kabali has entered the final shooting schedule even as the actor proceeded today to Malaysia to wrap up the shooting.

Rajinikanth will also star in ace director Shankar's Robot 2 the sequel to the duo's previous sci-fi hit Enthiran, (Robot).