Police and security personnel have a tough time in controlling Rajini fans at the gates of Albert theatre in Chennai prior to opening of bookings for 'Kabali'. Photo: R. Raghu
A scene in the theatre of a mad scramble among fans for getting tickets for the first few shows. Photo: R. Ragu
A huge banner of the 'Superstar' has been put up in front of Albert theatre. Photo: R. Ragu
A scene outside a theatre in West Tambaram, Chennai. Photo: G. Krishnaswamy.
A disappointed youth looks at a notice board on ticket position at Nataraja threatre in Bengaluru. Photo: V Sreenivasa Murthy
Fans of Rajnikanth celebrate after getting tickets at a theatre in Bengaluru. Rumours are doing the rounds on social media that companies in Bengaluru and Chennai are planning to declare a holiday on July 22, release date of the film. Photo: V Sreenivasa Murthy
Manager of a leading theatre in Chennai says the demand for 'Kabali' has surpassed even Enthiran , which was marketed very well by Sun Pictures. Picture shows jubilant fans outside Sathyam Cinemas in Chennai. Photo: PTI
Since 'Muthu', Rajinikanth had been the darling of Japanese fans. Here, a Japanese couple seem to be elated after getting "Kabali tickets in Chennai. With 'Kabali' being released in Malay, Thai and Japanese, there is quite a bit of interest in the movie in East Asia. Photo: R. Ragu
Members of the Maharashtra State Rajinikanth Fan's Welfare Association perform 'aarti' for a poster of 'Kabali' at Arora theatre in Matunga, Mumbai. Photo: Shantanu Das