A two-minute introduction scene from the Rajinikanth-starrer Kabali has leaked online, much to the disappointment of Thalaivar’s hardcore fans. While the exact source of leak is not yet known, sources claim that it could have happened from the screening of the film in the US on Wednesday night.
Apparently, Rajinikanth, his daughter Aishwarya and a few guests watched the film in a private screening in the Bay Area.
However, some say the clip could have been released from the Gulf as it features subtitles in Arabic too. The US print of the film doesn’t feature subtitles in Arabic.
Rajinikanth’s fans are seething over the leak and have vowed to not watch it online, come what may. In a way, the leak has further raised expectations and audiences are even more eager to watch the film in cinemas on Friday.
Responding to the video, Producer Kalaippuli S Thanu took to Twitter to ask people to watch the movie in theaters.
On Tuesday, the film which has a U certificate from the Censor Board, was awarded tax exemption by the Tamil Nadu government.
The team has also denied rumours of an online leak.
Directed by Pa. Ranjith, Kabali is the story of an ageing don who fights for equal pay rights for Tamils in Malaysia.
It also stars Radhika Apte, Kishore, Kalaiarasan, Dhansikaa, Dinesh and Winston Chao.