Rajinikanth's 'Kaala' takes over Twitter, fans can't get enough of the superstar

Fans have already begun calling the movie a blockbuster, and here's enough proof from Twitter.

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'Kaala' is a 51% Rajinikanth and 49% Ranjith movie.

The wait is over. Superstar Rajinikanth returns to movie halls with a bang. 'Kaala' is a gangster movie set in the backdrop of Mumbai's Dharavi. After 'Kabaali' in 2016 which was also directed by Pa Ranjith, this is Rajini's second consecutive outing with the director.

The film's release hasn't been easy. It has been jumping from one controversy to the next, since the day the filmmakers began filming it in Mumbai.


The major problem that 'Kaala' faced was in Karnataka, where Rajinikanth had garnered the ire of pro-Kannada activists with his pro-Tamil Nadu stance on the contentious Cauvery water issue.

'Kaala' has an ensemble cast including Rajinikanth, Nana Patekar, Huma Qureshi and Easwari Rao among others. And it is produced on a budget of Rs 140 crore by actor-filmmaker Dhanush.


Ever since the movie's release, Twitter has been abuzz with reactions. Take a look at them here:
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Here's what the producer and son-in-law Dhanush had to say:


What do you say when your dad is superstar Rajinikanth:


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Tamil director Vignesh Shivn wrote on Twitter:


And, here's what happened when Japanese fans reached a film thetare in Chennai to watch 'Kaala':
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Huma Qureshi who also stars in the film woke the world up with this tweet:


Nana Patekar who plays the villain in the movie has been receiving rave reviews too:


Yes, Rajinikath has swag and this what a fan had to say:


Thalaivar's work is beyond religion and here's proof:


If you still haven't seen the film's trailer, here you go:



Rajinikanth Is Back With 'Kaala': A SC Ruling, Fake Dharavi, & More
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Rajinikanth's 'Kaala' tells the story of a slumlord in Mumbai's Dharavi slum who fights for the rights of oppressed Tamils and takes on a politician. The film's timing couldn't have been better with the superstar having recently made his official entry into politics in real-life.

Directed by Pa Ranjith, this is the second time the filmmaker is collaborating with Rajinikanth after 'Kabali'. Even before the release of 'Kaala', reports of a third film by the duo have already started doing the rounds.

Reportedly, Ranjith initially wanted to make a sequel to 'Kabali', but changed his mind after speaking to the Tamil superstar, and ended up making 'Kaala' instead.

Produced by Rajinikanth's son-in-law Dhanush under his banner 'Wunderbar Films', the film has an enviable supporting cast in Nana Patekar, Pankaj Tripathi, Anjali Patil, Huma Qureshi and Easwari Rao.

Rajinikanth's 'Kaala' tells the story of a slumlord in Mumbai's Dharavi slum who fights for the rights of oppressed Tamils and takes on a politician. The film's timing couldn't have been better wit..
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Rajinikanth's film releases are nothing short of a celebration. And 'Kaala' is no different. With a day to go before the film hits theatres, the film has already earned Rs. 230 crore from its theatrical and music rights.

Rajinikanth and Pa. Ranjith's previous film, 'Kabali', had minted Rs. 218 crore ahead of its release.
Rajinikanth's film releases are nothing short of a celebration. And 'Kaala' is no different. With a day to go before the film hits theatres, the film has already earned Rs. 230 crore from its theatri..
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On realising that it was not possible to shoot in Mumbai’s Dharavi, the makers recreated Asia’s second largest slum in Chennai. Art director Ramalingam also recreated the maximum city's famous Dhobi Ghat, a UNESCO certified heritage, as part of the set.



The film had over 2000 supporting artists on set, and more than 800 people worked on creating the sets.



Here: Rajinikanth shooting a portion of the film at Marin Drive.

On realising that it was not possible to shoot in Mumbai’s Dharavi, the makers recreated Asia’s second largest slum in Chennai. Art director Ramalingam also recreated the maximum city's famous Dhobi ..
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The film has been at the centre of controversies over Rajinikanth's Cauvery remarks. The Karnataka Film Chambers of Commerce had called for a ban on the film in the state following the actor-politician's remarks on the release of Cauvery waters. But the Karnataka High Court had directed the state government to provide necessary security for peaceful release of the film.




Another controversy regarding copyright issues was also settled today, after the Supreme Court refused to stall the release of the film.



A vacation bench comprising Justices A K Goel and Ashok Bhushan refused to entertain a plea by K S Rajashekaran, who sought an injunction against release of the movie.



Rajashekaran had claimed that his copyright-protected work related to story scenes and songs were used by the producer of the movie without prior permission.

The film has been at the centre of controversies over Rajinikanth's Cauvery remarks. The Karnataka Film Chambers of Commerce had called for a ban on the film in the state following the actor-politici..
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Memes surrounding Rajinikanth and his dialogues have always been a rage. And 'Kaala' is no different. Ever since the release of the trailer, thalaivar's dialogue "Kya re, setting ah?" has gone viral. Memes, fans imitating the superstar, videos have taken over social media.
Memes surrounding Rajinikanth and his dialogues have always been a rage. And 'Kaala' is no different. Ever since the release of the trailer, thalaivar's dialogue "Kya re, setting ah?" has gone viral..
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