In two days, Kabali mania will be unleashed across the country thanks to the release of Rajinikanth’s latest film on July 22. The latest joke doing the rounds is that, Salman Khan needs Eid to release his films, while Shah Rukh Khan needs Diwali and Aamir Khan waits for the Christmas break, but in Rajinikanth’s case - a holiday is declared on the day the superstar’s film releases. Except that, this is no joke, several companies in Chennai and Bangalore are actually declaring Friday a holiday because, you know... Thalaivar!
While you figure which show of Kabali you want to watch this weekend, here’s a throwback to some of the best Rajinikanth jokes that have been doing the rounds.
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