Rajinikanth takes reluctant grandson to school; daughter Soundarya dubs her dad as 'Superhero Thatha'

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In a heartwarming moment that delighted fans, Rajinikanth was recently seen taking his unwilling grandson to school. The adorable incident was shared by his daughter, Soundarya Rajinikanth, who affectionately referred to her father as a "superhero thatha" (grandfather).

Soundarya took to social media to share a candid picture of the iconic actor with his grandson, capturing a tender moment that showcases Rajinikanth’s softer side. The post quickly garnered attention, with fans praising the superstar for his hands-on approach to grandparenting.

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The caption to the post said "My son didn’t want to go to school this morning … and SUPERHERO THATHA dearest took him to school himself, you are the best in EVERY ROLE you play .. on and off screen my darling appa #BestGrandfather #BestFather #JustTheBest."

The first picture shared by his daughter, Soundarya Rajinikanth, captures the iconic actor pointing at his grandson, who appeared upset about going to school, whereas the second picture showed Rajinikanth in his grandson’s classroom, where students were surprised and excited at same to see the superstar, the picture also shows him engaging with the students.

The post has made the fans happy as they wrote, “Imagining both scenarios. Either getting dropped by Rajinikanth or seeing Rajinikanth at school. WOW! Lucky ones. The best part is…I am the third generation and in awe as to how he has captured the hearts of our grandparents, parents, us and our children.”

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Rajinikanth, known for his immense popularity and acting prowess, continues to captivate audiences both on and off the screen. This touching moment with his grandson further endears him to fans, who admire his ability to balance his superstar status with his family responsibilities.

Rajinikanth is set to star in TJ Gnanavel's Vettaiyan, which is scheduled for release in October this year. The film features a stellar cast, including Amitabh Bachchan, Rana Daggubati, Fahadh Faasil, and Manju Warrier in pivotal roles. Additionally, Rajinikanth will soon resume shooting for Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie, alongside Sathyaraj and Shruti Haasan.