Lesser-Known facts about Rajinikanth: Beyond the Thalaivar persona

Lesser known facts

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From bus conductor to superstar

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A net worth worth talking about

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A global phenomenon

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The language enchanter

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A superstar with a cause

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Lesser-Known facts about Rajinikanth: Beyond the Thalaivar persona