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Rajinikanth keeps up with his New Year tradition, greets fans outside Chennai home

Updated on: 01 January,2026 02:08 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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Rajinikanth greeted fans outside his Chennai residence on New Year’s Day, continuing his annual tradition. The superstar also shared an iconic Muthu dialogue on social media to wish fans a happy 2026

Rajinikanth keeps up with his New Year tradition, greets fans outside Chennai home

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Movie superstar Rajinikanth on Thursday greeted and wished his fans who had gathered outside his residence a happy New Year. The actor does this as part of his annual tradition on New Year morning. He steps out of his home in Chennai and happily waves to the people who have gathered to see him. Meanwhile, on social media, he shared a video clip that contained an iconic dialogue from his film Muthu as part of his New Year greeting.

Rajinikanth greets fans on New Year


Continuing the practice of meeting fans every new year, Superstar Rajinikanth on Thursday greeted loyal fans who had turned up in front of his residence, braving cold weather.  After greeting his fans, the superstar visited the Sri Raghavendra Swamy Temple in Triplicane to offer prayers. He was seen dressed in a white shirt and mundu as he sought blessings of the almighty on New Year day. 



Taking to his social media timelines, the actor shared a video clip from his superhit film 'Muthu'. In the clip that the actor shared, Rajinikanth is seen riding a chariot with actress Meena seated next to him. 

Meena asks Rajini,"The route we are taking is correct, isn't it?" To this Rajinikanth replies, "Who knows? I never bother about the route I take. I put my burden on God and take the path my vehicle picks, chanting 'Shiva'!"

The actor went on to write "Wishing you all a very happy new year 2026. God Bless" on the clip. 

Rajinikanth's work front

On the work front, Rajinikanth next has director Nelson's eagerly awaited action thriller Jailer 2 gearing up for release. In fact, the actor had celebrated his most recent birthday on December 12 on the sets of the film while shooting for it.

Sun Pictures, the production house producing the film, had taken to its X timeline to post a video clip of the cake cutting celebrations that took place on the sets.

Sharing the clip, the production house had said, "Happy Birthday Superstar rajinikanth! From the sets of Jailer2."

Jailer 2 has triggered huge interest, thanks to the phenomenal reach of the first part of the film, which went on to emerge a huge blockbuster, raking in around Rs 650 crores.

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