Superstar Rajinikanth surprised fans in Mysuru by arriving at the shooting location of his upcoming film Dharman in an auto-rickshaw, a simple gesture that quickly turned into a viral moment across social media. Videos of the actor waving and greeting fans from the three-wheeler began circulating on Tuesday evening, September 29, 2026, as the film’s Mysuru schedule wrapped up.
The moment captured widespread attention not just for the novelty of a superstar using public transport, but for what it revealed about Rajinikanth’s connection with his fans. The actor, dressed in a maroon shirt and veshti, stepped out of the auto to greet the crowd before heading to the set, with fans cheering “Thalaiva“ as he acknowledged them.
Key Facts About Rajinikanth’s Auto-Rickshaw Arrival in Mysuru
- What happened: Rajinikanth arrived at the Dharman shooting spot in Mysuru in an auto-rickshaw, surprising fans who had gathered to see him.
- When: Videos surfaced on September 29, 2026, as the film’s Mysuru schedule concluded.
- Where: The shooting took place in Mysuru, Karnataka, with some reports placing the specific location at Somanathapura in the Mysuru district.
- Fan reaction: Crowds cheered “Thalaiva” and children were seen making his iconic gesture from the film Baba (2002) to greet him.
- Film: Dharman is directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and produced by Kamal Haasan under Raaj Kamal Films International.
Fans Cheer as Rajinikanth Steps Out of the Auto-Rickshaw
The viral clip shows Rajinikanth waving and folding his hands with a smile as he steps out of the auto-rickshaw, making the day of fans who had waited at the shooting spot. Security personnel were seen trying to close a gate to manage the crowd, but as cheers grew louder, the actor walked out again to greet them.
Little children were spotted waiting with their parents, copying Rajinikanth’s famous gesture from Baba (2002) to welcome him. One widely shared fan post on X captured the sentiment:
“Super Star Rajinikanth — ஆட்டோல வர்றாரு, Gateஅ பூட்ட விடல… ரசிகர்களை மதிக்கும் ஒரே தலைவர்… Love You Thalaiva” — translated as “He comes in an auto, he doesn’t let the gate be closed… The only leader who respects his fans… Love You Thalaiva”.
About Dharman: Cast, Crew, and Story Details
Dharman marks Rajinikanth’s 173rd film and is directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, known for Oh My Kadavule (2020) and Dragon (2025). The film is produced by Kamal Haasan and R Mahendran under Raaj Kamal Films International and Turmeric Media.
The officially announced cast includes Simran, Raashii Khanna, and Yogi Babu alongside Rajinikanth. Simran reunites with Rajinikanth after Petta (2019). Telugu actor Ram Pothineni and Sreeleela have been spotted on set, but their casting has not been officially confirmed. Raashii Khanna briefly shared a behind-the-scenes photo featuring herself, Rajinikanth, and Ram Pothineni, but deleted it shortly after, sparking further speculation.
The film’s first-look poster, released in June 2026, shows Rajinikanth dressed in scrubs inside an operating theatre, holding a bloody scalpel, with the tagline “The deadly doctor”. Rajinikanth plays a doctor who appears to take on criminals.
Music, Cinematography, and Action Choreography
Anirudh Ravichander composes the music for Dharman, marking his sixth collaboration with Rajinikanth. Niketh Bommi handles cinematography, Pradeep E Ragav is the editor, and Anbariv serves as the stunt choreographer.
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Production Timeline and Release Plans
Dharman’s second schedule wrapped on September 4, 2026, and the third schedule concluded on September 29, 2026, with director Ashwath Marimuthu sharing behind-the-scenes photos from the set. The Mysuru schedule was the fourth shooting leg after the Chennai schedule.
Director Ashwath Marimuthu confirmed that Dharman will complete its shoot by October 2026. The film is targeting a Pongal 2027 theatrical release, with IMDb listing a January 2027 window.
Rajinikanth’s Upcoming Release Before Dharman
Before Dharman arrives, Rajinikanth will be seen in Jailer 2, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, which is set for a worldwide theatrical release on October 15, 2026. The film’s audio launch is scheduled for September 30, 2026, in Chennai, where Rajinikanth, Nelson, and Anirudh Ravichander are expected to attend. Rajinikanth returns as Tiger Muthuvel Pandian in the sequel.
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