"I often wondered if Mani or I would create something akin to Ponniyin Selvan. I attempted but failed. But Mani has always had this dream. This movie will do well. And I'm happy to be a part of it," Kamal added.
Notably, it is the first time that Rajinikanth has met Governor RN Ravi privately. The superstar said that the meeting with the Governor was a courtesy call.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be inaugurating the event at 6 pm on Thursday and he said he is all geared up to participate in the inauguration event of the world's iconic chess tournament.
On behalf of Rajinikanth, his elder daughter Aishwaryaa has received the award from Tamilisai Soundararajan, the Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry.