Photos: Ardent Raghavendra Devotee Rajinikanth Visits Mantralayam

Raghavendra is the residing deity of Mantralayam temple, located in Andhra Pradesh.

For decades now, people in Tamil Nadu have been wondering if Superstar Rajinikanth will enter politics or not. With Kamal Haasan confirming that he will set foot in Tamil Nadu politics, people are now eagerly waiting for Rajinikanth’s announcement.

Rajinikanth visited the Mantralayam temple in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh on 21 November, Tuesday. The actor is known to be an ardent follower of Raghavendra Swami, a saint who lived in 17th Century and is believed to have entered into a samadhi alive in front of his disciples.

The temple lies on the banks of the Tungabhadra river, bordering the neighbouring state of Karnataka.

Here are some photos from the Superstar’s visit.

Tamil superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan had earlier in October, attended a function organised by Opposition party Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Chennai. The actors attended the 75th anniversary celebrations of DMK mouthpiece Murasoli.

Amid speculations over his entry into politics, Rajinikanth is getting ready for back to back releases – Kaala and 2.0.

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