Rajinikanth returns to Twitter, remembers APJ Abdul Kalam

Superstar Rajinikanth, who had taken a break from Twitter, has returned to the micro-blogging site, to tweet his condolences for former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. Rajini feels "blessed enough" to have lived during a time that had a "mahatma" like Kalam.

Paying tribute to Kalam, he wrote a series of posts and said the scientist inspired millions of people with his life and achievements.

In his tribute, Rajinikanth wrote:

I did not have the privilege of seeing our mahatma Gandhiji, Kamaraj or Barathiyaar but was blessed enough to live admist mahatma Kalamji

— Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) July 29, 2015

From humble beginnings Abdul Kalam ji rose to great heights but continued to live humble and simple. He lived to inspire millions of people

— Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) July 29, 2015

He endeared himself to student community motivating them at all levels. God has embraced him silently with love. May his soul rest in peace

— Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) July 29, 2015

Kalam, 83, died after suffering a massive cardiac arrest during a lecture at the IIM Shillong on Monday. His funeral will take place at his hometown Rameswaram tomorrow.

(With Inputs from TNN & PTI)