Mani The Street Dog That Featured in Rajini’s Kaala Is Now A Star

Video Editor: Ashutosh Bhardwaj

Mani, the street dog that featured in Rajinikanth’s latest movie ‘Kaala’ is winning hearts all over. The movie released on 7 June but Mani garnered a strong fan base ever since the poster, featuring him, was released.

PA Ranjith selected Mani from 25-30 otherdogs. He didn’t want a German Shepherd, a Lab or any other fancy breed.  

Simon, Professional Animal Trainer

Simon has even received upto a whopping Rs. 2 crore for the ownership of Mani from people all over the world but he has refused to part with him.

Mani, called Asami in the movie, developed a very close bond with Rajinikanth.

Rajini Sir became very attached to him. He was fond of him and would bring him biscuits everyday. 

Simon, Professional Animal Trainer

Mani had been trained by Simon for two months before the shooting of 'Kaala’ started.