Rajinikanth celebrates Diwali with fans outside Chennai home

NewsentertainmenttamilmoviesRajinikanth celebrates Diwali 2026 with fans outside his Poes Garden home in Chennai; greets admirers in traditional white amid 'Jailer 2' crossing Rs 825 crore worldwide Rajinikanth celebrates Diwali 2026 with fans outside his Poes Garden home in Chennai; greets admirers in traditional white amid 'Jailer 2' crossing Rs 825 crore worldwide TOI Entertainment Desk / etimes.in / Nov 08, 2026, 14:08 IST Superstar Rajinikanth marked Diwali 2026 with his fans, stepping out of his Poes Garden residence in Chennai to wish the crowd gathered outside.

In videos circulating online, the ‘Jailer 2’ actor is seen greeting hundreds of admirers who came to meet him and share their festive wishes.Rajinikanth greets fans on Deepavali In the videos, Rajinikanth wears traditional all-white attire, a full-sleeve white shirt with a white veshti (dhoti) that has a golden border.

He greets the crowd with a namaste, both hands raised with palms pressed together, and smiles broadly.According to an IANS report, several fans also gave him gifts, which he accepted. Fans cheered as he came forward to acknowledge them, and for many of them, a festive greeting from the superstar in person remains a memorable experience.Rajinikanth’s latest film Rajinikanth is currently enjoying the blockbuster success of his latest release, ‘Jailer 2’.

Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the sequel continues the story of retired jailer Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, whom Rajinikanth played in the 2023 hit ‘Jailer’. His peaceful life is disturbed when a new threat emerges from the criminal underworld, forcing him to return to his ruthless ways to protect his family and legacy.Cast and box office numbers of ‘Jailer 2’ Apart from Rajinikanth, the film stars Vidya Balan, Suraj Venjaramoodu, S J Suryah, Vijay Sethupathi, Mithun Chakraborty and Jackie Shroff in key roles.

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, Hrithik Roshan and Shiva Rajkumar appear in cameo roles.According to Trade Tracker Sacnilk, the film’s India net collection stands at Rs 469.25 crore, while its overseas gross is Rs 276.75 crore.

This takes the worldwide gross to Rs 825.55 crore.After its theatrical run, the film will stream on Prime Video from November 12, 2026.On the work front, Rajinikanth is now shooting for his upcoming film ‘Dharman’. Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more.

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