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Its a birthday the world envies - 12/12/12. Superstar Rajinikanth who turned 62 today decided to commemorate the occasion by breaking with tradition.
So at 9 am, he walked out of his house to wave to a few hundred fans who couldn't believe their luck.
One young fan, a college student, told NDTV, "It was like seeing God today, like Thirupathi darshan. Another said "I just screamed thalaivaa [leader]".
Rajinikanth said, " 12 12 12 is a very significant day in my life, my heart felt thanks for all".
The 3D version of his blockbuster hit Sivaji hit screens toda. All the fifteen screens showing the 3D film across Chennai had sold-out shows.
Rajini fans also rushed to temples across the state, seeking divine blessings for their hero.
Mr Rajagopalan , one of them, shared, "We performed a special puja for the well-being of our superstar; that's more important for us than watching the new film today."
Another group of fans had edited a "video album" for the actor and managed to hand it to him when he walked out of his home.
Rajnikanth says his next film Kochadaiyaan, a technological extravaganza where he plays a warrior will be released soon. The film is directed by his daughter, Soundarya R Ashwin.
So at 9 am, he walked out of his house to wave to a few hundred fans who couldn't believe their luck.
One young fan, a college student, told NDTV, "It was like seeing God today, like Thirupathi darshan. Another said "I just screamed thalaivaa [leader]".
Rajinikanth said, " 12 12 12 is a very significant day in my life, my heart felt thanks for all". Read: Rajinikanth, the Boss
The 3D version of his blockbuster hit Sivaji hit screens today. All the fifteen screens showing the 3D film across Chennai had sold-out shows.
Rajini fans also rushed to temples across the state, seeking divine blessings for their hero.
Mr Rajagopalan , one of them, shared, "We performed a special puja for the well-being of our superstar; that's more important for us than watching the new film today."
Another group of fans had edited a "video album" for the actor and managed to hand it to him when he walked out of his home.
Rajnikanth says his next film Kochadaiyaan, a technological extravaganza where he plays a warrior will be released soon. The film is directed by his daughter, Soundarya R Ashwin.
