Rajinikanth's "Annaatthe" released, fans celebrate after first day first show

Rajinikanth-starrer "Annaatthe" is directed by Siruthai Siva.

Rajinikanth-starrer “Annaatthe” released today in a big Deepavali gift to the megastar’s fans. The mass entertainer features Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh, Meena and Khushbhu apart from Rajinikanth. The film is directed by Siruthai Siva and produced by Sun Pirctures.

“Annaatthe”, which means elder brother in Tamil, was one of the top trends on Google and Twitter, with over a lakh searches on Google alone.

Rajinikanth, 70, recently underwent a procedure to restore blood supply to the brain and discharged from hospital on October 31. He received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award on October 25 for his contribution to Indian cinema. Rajinikanth had retreated from his decision to enter politics in December last year citing his health issues.

Rajinkanth fans took to social media to rave about the film after watching the first day first show screening in theatres.

A fan called Rajinikanth the “epitome of commercial cinema” and praised his dialogue delivery.

Superstar - The Epitome of Commercial Cinema once proved y he is a superstar 70+ and his dialogues and look wer just wowwww.....Thr can never be anyone like yu sir @rajinikanth #Annaatthe #AnnaattheFDFS pic.twitter.com/D0FGOTKf8p

— Prithvi krishna (@prithvikrish) November 4, 2021

“#Annaatthe one man show. Thank you thalaiva for entertaining us. Once a Thalaivar fan always a Thalaivar fan,” actor Sivakarthikeyan tweeted.

#Annaatthe one man showThank you thalaiva for entertaining usOnce a Thalaivar fan always a Thalaivar fan

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— Sivakarthikeyan (@Siva_Kartikeyan) November 4, 2021

Many others, however, did not have positive reviews.

“As expected nothing new to offer. Bunch of artist can’t save the movie. Screenplay and the over dose emotions were spoilers,” Twitter user Manigandan Sekar wrote.

As expected nothing new to offer. Bunch of artist cant save the movie. Screenplay and the over dose emotions were spoilers. #Annaththe
I my opinion Rajini is style is very good in #Petta compared to this. One time watch if ur a fan of #Rajinikanth

— Manigandan Sekar (@SekarManigandan) November 4, 2021

Too much of emotion have spoiled the 1st half, could have easily avoided few scenes #Annaatthe

— Wear a Mask (@Adarsh_M_N) November 4, 2021

Rajinkanth fans thronged theatres in Tamil Nadu, celebrating the release of the film. In Trchu, an eatery owner is selling dosa for Rs. 1 as a token of prayer “Annaatthe”. "I wish and pray that people turn up in large numbers and movie becomes a huge hit," he said.