Rajinikanth, the renowned Tamil actor, recently expressed his joy after meeting Samajwadi Party Chief, Akhilesh Yadav, at his residence in Lucknow. The actor reminisced about their friendship, stating, "I met Akhilesh Yadav around nine years ago at a function in Mumbai. We have maintained our friendship since then, often conversing over the phone. Although I visited here 5 years ago for a shoot, I couldn't meet him. Now that he's here, it was the perfect opportunity to reconnect."
A Long-Standing Friendship
Akhilesh Yadav shared a heartfelt message on his social media platform, emphasizing the bond they share. He posted a picture of their meeting and wrote, "The joy I felt watching Rajinikanth on screen during my engineering days in Mysore remains unchanged. We met personally 9 years ago and have been friends ever since."
Rajinikanth's Meeting with UP Chief Minister
जब दिल मिलते हैं तो लोग गले मिलते हैं।
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) August 20, 2023
मैसूर में इंजीनियरिंग की पढ़ाई के दौरान पर्दे पर रजनीकांत जी को देखकर जितनी ख़ुशी होती थी वो आज भी बरकरार है। हम 9 साल पहले व्यक्तिगत रूप से मिले और तब से दोस्ती है… pic.twitter.com/e9KZrc5mNH
Apart from his meeting with Akhilesh Yadav, Rajinikanth also had an audience with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his residence in Lucknow. The actor was in the city for the screening of his film 'Jailer', which was also attended by UP Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya. Rajinikanth expressed his gratitude for the positive reception of his film, attributing its success to DIVINE BLESSINGS.
Rajinikanth's Visit to Ranchi
Before his visit to Lucknow, Rajinikanth was in Ranchi, Jharkhand. He paid a visit to the renowned Chhinnamasta Temple and spent some time meditating at the 'Yagoda Ashram'. His trip also included a meeting with Jharkhand Governor C P Radhakrishnan at the Raj Bhavan. UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya lauded Rajinikanth for his exceptional acting prowess.
'Jailer' Takes the Box Office by Storm
Rajinikanth's film 'Jailer', released on August 10, has been a MASSIVE HIT, garnering a collection of Rs 235.65 crore within eight days of its release in India. The film, which features Rajinikanth avenging the death of his police officer son, was released in multiple languages, including Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. The movie also boasts of significant cameo appearances by actors Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar, and Jackie Shroff.