Rajinikanth's fan performed Maha Shivaratri puja for him
As Maha Shivaratri is on Sunday, Karthik, a fan of Rajinikanth from Madurai, performed a special pooja in a unique way by offering prayers at a temple he built inside his residence in honour of the superstar.
ANI
Feb 14, 2026 10:22 IST
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 14 (ANI): Megastar Rajinikanth enjoys a massive fan following, and some admirers revere him almost like a god. Their devotion is so intense that a few have even built temples in honour of the 'Sivaji: The Boss' actor.
As Maha Shivaratri is on Sunday, Karthik, a fan of Rajinikanth from Madurai, performed a special pooja in a unique way by offering prayers at a temple he built inside his residence in honour of the superstar.
Speaking to ANI, Karthik said, "This was the third consecutive year that Shivaratri pooja was being performed. The image of Rajinikanth in Lord Shiva's appearance from the film Uzhaippali was used for the rituals and adorned with a garland made of 500 vadais to honour the actor's 50-year journey in cinema..."
Rajinikanth, affectionately known as "Thalaiva" (leader) by his legion of fans, remains one of the most revered and influential figures in Indian cinema.
With a career spanning over five decades, he has starred in numerous films across languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English. Some of his memorable movies include 'Shivaji: The Boss', Annaamalai, Thalapathi, Padaiyappa, Robot, Jailer, and others. (ANI)
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