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Rajinikanth greets fans outside Chennai home on Diwali

The actor met admirers at his Poes Garden residence as his film Jailer 2 continues its global box office success.

Actor Rajinikanth greeted fans gathered outside his Poes Garden residence in Chennai on Diwali. According to reports from Times of India, India Today and Moneycontrol, the actor stepped out to wish the crowd, which included people holding his photographs and posters despite the rain.

The superstar wore a traditional white shirt and a white veshti with a golden border. He acknowledged the admirers by waving, blowing kisses, and greeting them with a namaste.

The festive meeting comes as his latest film, Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, performs well at the box office. According to Trade Tracker Sacnilk, the film has reached a worldwide gross of Rs 825.55 crore by its 24th day, with an India net collection of Rs 469.25 crore.

The sequel features Vidya Balan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, S J Suryah, Vijay Sethupathi, Mithun Chakraborty and Jackie Shroff, with cameo roles by Mohanlal, Hrithik Roshan and Shiva Rajkumar. The film is scheduled to stream on Prime Video from November 12, 2026.

Rajinikanth is currently filming his upcoming project, Dharman, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu. Produced by Kamal Haasan under Raaj Kamal Films International, the film features an ensemble cast including Ram Pothineni, Nayanthara, Simran, Raashii Khanna, Sreeleela and Yogi Babu.

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