As Rajinikanth fans gear up to celebrate Maha Shivratri, a video from Madurai has stirred debate online. The clip shows a devoted admirer performing a special puja before an image of the superstar depicted as Lord Shiva, prompting mixed reactions across social media platforms.

A fan spotted offering milk to Rajinikanth's picture as Lord Shiva

The fan, identified as Karthik, reportedly constructed a small shrine inside his home for the ritual. In the now-viral video, he is seen offering milk and prayers to a framed still of the actor dressed as the deity. The image is said to be from the 1993 film Uzhaippali, in which the actor appeared in a divine avatar. As part of the tribute, Karthik decorated the photograph with a garland made of 500 vadais, symbolising the star’s remarkable 50-year journey in cinema.