Who Is Rajinikanth, The Indian Acting Legend Returns To Big Screen After 2 Years
Fans of an Indian movie star with a cult following thronged movie theaters and celebrated with dancing and prayers as his latest film hit screens on Thursday.
Hundreds of avid supporters of Rajinikanth, one of India’s biggest movie superstars, carried photo cutouts and flower garlands as they made their way to a theater in Mumbai to watch his latest film “Jailer.” The first screening began at 6 a.m.
local time.When Rajinikanth appeared on screen, the theater stopped the movie for a minute as fans danced and cheered, rejoicing in his return after a period of two years.Popular movie stars are treated like gods in India, often worshipped like deities by their fans.Rajinikanth is one of Asia’s highest-paid actors, known for his superhero stunts.
He enjoys a devoted fan base that cuts across generations and even continents.
His films have broken box-office records in India and...