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India Today
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Fan pays tribute to Rajinikanth with 5,500 posters at temple dedicated to superstar
A fan of actor Rajinikanth, recently paid him a unique tribute. He decorated a temple with 5,500 posters, symbolising the 'Coolie' actor's 50 years in the Indian film a die-hard fan of Rajinikanth, celebrated 50 years of the superstar by adorning the Arulmigu Sri Rajini Temple, as reported by ANI. The fan performed Abhishekam (Hindu ritual of bathing a deity's image with sacred substances like water, milk, or honey, often accompanied by mantra chanting) at the temple dedicated to the actor with 5,500 photos.#WATCH | Madurai, Tamil Nadu: A die-hard fan of Rajinikanth, Karthik celebrated 50 years of the superstar by adorning the Arulmigu Sri Rajini Temple, a temple dedicated to Rajinikanth, with over 5,500 photos of the superstar and performing abhishekam. (07.08) ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2025advertisementThe temple was built around Karthik's house at Madurai in 2023. He converted a part of his home space into a shrine where he also installed the actor's statue. As per Karthik, Rajinikanth's idol weighs 250 kg. In an earlier interview with ANI, he had said, "For us, Rajinikanth is God. I have built a temple for him as a mark of respect." Rajinikanth's next release is director Lokesh Kanagaraj's action-drama 'Coolie'. It is considered one of the most anticipated movies of 2025 because of the actor-director partnership. Kanagaraj has earlier directed actor Vijay in 'Leo' (2023) and actor Kamal Haasan in Vikram (2022).'Coolie' will be clashing with Yash Raj Films' 'War 2', releasing on August 14, 2025. The film features actors Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani in pivotal roles. Irrespective of the competition, the Rajinikanth film has witnessed a positive response in its advance Kerala, 'Coolie' has sold nearly 200,000 tickets, grossing over Rs 3 crore, pre-release. According to the trade website Sacnilk, the excitement is palpable, with initial sales reaching 50,000 tickets per nationwide bookings open, the film is expected to maintain a rapid sales pace, potentially reaching over 100,000 tickets per hour.'Coolie' also features Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, and Aamir Khan in key roles. The film will be released globally in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada languages.- EndsMust Watch
News18
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Rajinikanth Fan Decorates Temple With 5,500 Posters To Celebrate Thalaiva's 50 Years In Films
Last Updated: Rajinikanth's fan decorated Rajini temple in Madurai with 5,500 photos to celebrate the actor's 50 years in cinema. Rajinikanth's next film, Coolie, releases on August 14, 2025. Rajinikanth, who is fondly referred to as Thalaiva by fans, is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film, Coolie. Everyone knows what a big superstar Rajinikanth is and the massive fan following he enjoys. And those who know of his stardom must also know that one of the actor's fans has dedicated a Rajini temple in Madurai. On the veteran actor's 50 years in cinema, the fan decorated Thalaiva's temple with 5,500 photos and film posters, and celebrated his big feat. In a grand and heartfelt gesture to celebrate Rajinikanth's 50 illustrious years in cinema, the fan, named Karthik, decorated the Arulmigu Sri Rajini Temple in Madurai with over 5,500 photographs of the actor, reported ANI. The temple is home to a striking 300-kg idol of Rajinikanth, and is also the site of a traditional abhishekam (ritual bathing), reflecting Karthik's deep devotion and admiration for the star. Opened just a few years ago, the temple stands as a testament to the emotional bond between the superstar and his fans. On Thursday, Karthik and his family performed special rituals to honour Rajinikanth's golden jubilee in the film industry, adorning the temple walls with photos from the actor's movies and career milestones. Talking about the same, he told ANI, 'Rajinikanth takes pride in elevating Tamil cinema to the global stage, which was once limited to Tamil Nadu. To celebrate his 50 years in the industry, we decorated the entire Rajinikanth temple with over 5,500 photos of the superstar… We truly hope he continues for 100 years and remains an unshakable power in Tamil cinema forever." Watch the video here: #WATCH | Madurai, Tamil Nadu: Rajinikanth's fan Karthik says, '…Rajinikanth takes pride in elevating Tamil cinema to the global stage, which was once limited to Tamil Nadu. To celebrate his 50 years in the industry, we decorated the entire Rajinikanth temple with over 5,500… — ANI (@ANI) August 8, 2025 Rajinikanth's glorious filmography Rajinikanth, who began his journey in 1975 with K Balachander's Apoorva Raagangal, continues to reign at 74 as one of Tamil cinema's most beloved icons. Known for his unmatched style, punch dialogues, and magnetic screen presence, he has delivered countless hits including Sivaji: The Boss, Robot, 2.0, Thalapathy, and Jailer. The superstar was last seen in TJ Gnanavel's Vettaiyan, alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, and Rana Daggubati, in 2024. He will next appear in Lokesh Kanagaraj's much-awaited Coolie, also starring Shruti Haasan, Upendra, Aamir Khan, and Nagarjuna Akkineni, scheduled for release on August 14, 2025. The film clashes with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR at the box office. First Published: August 08, 2025, 15:51 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rajinikanth completes 50 years in cinema, fans decorate temple with 5,500 photos, perform rituals
In a heartfelt tribute to mark 50 years of Superstar Rajinikanth in cinema, a fan named Karthik celebrated the milestone by adorning the Rajinikanth temple, Arulmigu Sri Rajini Temple with over 5,500 photographs of the cinema artist in Madurai. To mark 50 years of Superstar Rajinikanth in cinema, a fan named Karthik celebrated the milestone by adorning the Rajinikanth temple, Arulmigu Sri Rajini Temple. He also performed abhishekam (ritual bathing) as part of the worship, showcasing his deep devotion and admiration. The temple has 300kg idol of Rajinikanth 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 on Thursday to honour the actor's golden jubilee in the film industry. 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, Superstar Rajinikanth remains one of the leading actors in Tamil cinema, achieving remarkable milestones that resonate with today's generation. Rajinikanth's glorious 50 years The Jailer actor has completed 50 years in the cinema industry 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. Superstar Rajinikanth is known for his superhit 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 be next 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. (ANI)
Khaleej Times
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Rajinikanth completes 50 years in cinema; fan adorns temple with actor's photos, movie posters
In a heartfelt tribute to mark 50 years of Superstar Rajinikanth in cinema, a fan named Karthik celebrated the milestone by adorning the Rajinikanth temple, 'Arulmigu Sri Rajini Temple', with over 5,500 photographs of the cinema artist in Madurai. He also performed various celebrationsl, showcasing his deep devotion and admiration for the actor. 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. Karthik and his family performed special 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, Superstar Rajinikanth remains one of the leading actors in Indian cinema, achieving remarkable milestones that resonate with today's generation. The 'Jailer' actor has completed 50 years in the cinema industry 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. Superstar Rajinikanth is known for his superhit 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 be next 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.
