Superstar Rajinikanth, also known as Thalaiva, has broken box office records with his return to the big screen in Nelson Dilipkumar’s film “Jailer.” Rajinikanth met Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow and organized a special screening of the movie there.However, a video showing Rajinikanth touching CM Yogi’s feet during their meeting sparked a debate on social media.
Responding to the criticism he received for this action, Rajinikanth explained that it’s his practice to seek blessings by touching the feet of Yogis or Sanyasis, even if they are younger than him.He clarified that he has always followed this habit.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared a photo of his meeting with Rajinikanth on Twitter, expressing the courtesy visit at his official residence in Lucknow.
In addition to meeting CM Yogi, Rajinikanth also visited Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav’s residence in Lucknow.Photos shared by Yadav show Rajinikanth hugging him and engaging in a friendly conversation.
Meanwhile, action thriller film “Jailer” continues to perform well at the box office, crossing the impressive milestone of Rs 500 crore in earnings.This accomplishment marks Rajinikanth’s second film to join the Rs 500 crore club, following “2.0.” The action-drama “Jailer,” featuring co-stars such as Mohanlal, Shivrajkumar, and Jackie Shroff, revolves around the story of a retired police officer who leverages his influence to protect his son from a gangster.
Overall, Rajinikanth’s latest film “Jailer” has shattered box office records, while his meetings with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Akhilesh Yadav have garnered attention and discussion.
