New Rajnikanth film Kabali teaser goes viral

Chennai - Sets a new record in the history of Indian cinema.

The first teaser of Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil gangster drama "Kabali" has garnered over 11 million views since it was unveiled on Sunday (May 1), making it the highest for a south Indian film.

The 67 second teaser introduces viewers to Rajinikanth's character Kabali, and he goes on to say he's no stereotypical gangster, in a whistle-worthy dialogue.

Sporting John Lennon glasses and three-piece suit, the 65-year old is referred to as fire.

Towards the end of teaser, there's a shot of Rajinikanth from the 1970s, where he's seen walking out of a restaurant, flipping his hair back in the most inimitable fashion.

Rajinikanth plays an ageing don in the film, which is directed by Pa. Ranjith, and it also stars Radhika Apte, Kalaiarasan, Dinesh and Ritwika.

According to a report by the Deccan Chronicle, the producer of the movie had tweeted that the views of the Kabali teaser had crossed one million in one hour, and had 1.2 million likes in two hours, which has set a new record in the history of Indian cinema.

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