Five reasons why you should watch Rajinikanth’s 'Kabali'

The baap of entertainment, Rajinikanth, is back with his latest film, ' Kabali'. With bookings opening a week in advance, planned premiers across the globe and 'grant a day's leave to watch the movie' hashtags going viral, this Pa Ranjith-directorial has created a lot of buzz. The makers give five reasons to not miss this gangster drama that releases in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malay.

Rajini all the way In his 164th outing, Rajinikanth plays a retired gangster whose past comes back to haunt him. Since the film is set in the 80s and the present day, the actor sports different looks.

Strong supporting cast As Kabali's wife Kumudavalli, Radhika Apte impressed the team with her performance. Taiwanese star Winston Chao and Malaysian actor Rosyam Nor play pivotal roles.

Full on Entertainment The film has romance, action and comedy in equal measure. If an action scene establishes Rajini's character as a don, the romantic sequence between him and Radhika will impress viewers.

Music There's probably no Thalaiva fan who hasn't dubsmashed to the chartbuster Neruppa Da. A mash-up video featuring characters of Ice Age: Collision Course and scenes from 'Kabali' went viral.

Novel Promotions While Rajini's murals on walls and buses have become a common sight, a re-branded airbus plastered with his pictures flew across destinations. Merchandises featuring the superstar, including laptop covers and mobile pouches, have also become a craze.

'Kabali' releases July 22.
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