His scenes were shot secretly in Chennai and Hyderabad, and the makers have kept his look and character under wraps. 

The character is said to be inspired by a real-life Mumbai-based social worker who helps the poor and needy.

Rajinikanth has a special cameo role in the film, which marks his first collaboration with his elder daughter Aishwarya Dhanush as a director.

Lal Salaam marks her comeback to feature film direction after eight years.

The fans are super excited to see their Thalaivar in a new avatar and are eagerly waiting for the film’s release.

Rajinikanth also took to Twitter on Thursday to share a picture and express his honor and privilege of working with the legendary cricketer,

Few fans took to the core on their disappointment, and began to share their own dedicated fan made posters for their favorite icon.

The film has music composed by Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, who had earlier shared a video of jamming with Aishwarya for the film.

As her maids Eswari, Lakshmi, and driver Venkat had access to her home, Aishwarya suspected them.

Based on her complaint, the Teynampet police have registered a case under section 381 - theft by a domestic help of IPC. The officials are investigating the matter.