‘Dharman’: Rajinikanth Ditches Fancy Cars, Arrives in Auto Rickshaw for Shoot in Mysuru
Superstar Rajinikanth surprised fans in Mysuru by arriving at the 'Dharman' film set in an auto-rickshaw, ditching fancy cars. The humble gesture by Thalaivar, currently filming the action thriller directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and produced by Kamal Haasan's Raaj Kamal Films International, saw him warmly greet cheering crowds. Videos of the September 29-30, 2026 incident have gone viral.
Breaking away from the usual grandeur associated with his superstar status, veteran actor Rajinikanth recently made a heartwarming entry at the filming location of his upcoming action thriller, Dharman, in Mysuru. Ditching fancy luxury vehicles, Thalaivar chose to arrive in a modest auto-rickshaw, an act of humility that immediately captivated onlookers and sent social media into a frenzy. ‘Jailer 2’: Vijay Sethupathi to Feature in a Key 15-Minute Cameo Alongside Rajinikanth?.
Thalaivar's Humble Arrival in Mysuru
The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, September 29, and continued into Wednesday, September 30, 2026, saw a massive gathering of fans outside the shooting premises in Mysuru, eager to catch a glimpse of their idol. Their anticipation turned into joyous cheers as Rajinikanth's auto-rickshaw pulled up to the location, escorted by his security team.
Several videos circulating online capture the moment the Jailer star, dressed in a maroon shirt and a traditional veshti, waved warmly at the cheering crowd from inside the auto. In a further display of his characteristic humility, Rajinikanth stepped out again after his initial arrival to personally greet the growing throng of admirers, acknowledging their love with a wave.
Rajinikanth Wins Hearts With His Kind Gesture During ‘Dharman’ Shooting in Mysuru
More About ‘Dharman’
Dharman, tentatively titled 'Thalaivar 173' during its early stages, is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action thriller film. Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, known for his unique storytelling, the film is being produced by industry veteran Kamal Haasan's prestigious Raaj Kamal Films International, in collaboration with Turmeric Media and R. Mahendran.
Rajinikanth is reportedly essaying the role of a doctor in the film, which comes with the intriguing tagline, 'The Deadly Doctor'. The ensemble cast includes talented actors such as Simran, Raashii Khanna, and Yogi Babu. Ram Pothineni's involvement is speculated, with a picture featuring him, Raashii Khanna, and Rajinikanth reportedly surfacing online before being deleted, and Telugu actress Sreeleela is also speculated to be part of the project, with a leaked video showing her on the sets. ‘Jailer 2’: Suraj Venjaramoodu Unveiled As Dileep in Rajinikanth-Starrer’s Gripping First Look.
The film's music is being composed by the highly sought-after Anirudh Ravichander, with Niketh Bommi handling cinematography and Pradeep E Ragav as the editor. Currently in its second or third schedule, Dharman promises to be a commercial entertainer blending action, humour, and suspense, further solidifying Rajinikanth's remarkable cinematic journey.
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