Rajinikanth fan crafts massive Navaratri kolu with 230 film snapshots

As Navaratri approaches, the Azhagumigu Sri Rajini Temple in Mumbai is buzzing with a special kind of excitement. Karthik, a die‑hard fan of the legend Rajinikanth, has once again turned the temple’s kolu into a living scrapbook of the star’s 50‑year‑long career.

This year’s exhibit is truly a labour of love – more than 230 photographs, cut, mounted on foam and fabric, and arranged in vibrant patterns that tell the story from his debut in Apoorva Raagangal to the upcoming blockbuster Jailer 2. You’ll spot every iconic look: the swaggering ‘Muthuvel Pandian’, the regal ‘Thalaiva’, even the quirky cameo that still makes fans grin.

“The highlight is a portrait drawn on a leaf,” Karthik told ANI, a tiny detail that captures the humility behind the grandeur. For his family, Rajinikanth isn’t just an actor; he’s the kula deivam – the clan deity. That’s why every Navaratri, they set up this elaborate tableau, sprinkle puja rituals, and hand out prasadam to the gathering crowd.

Sunday mornings have become a pilgrimage of sorts. Devotees line up, some clutching their own tiny photos, others simply soaking in the aura of the ‘Thalaivar’. The temple hums with chants, the scent of sundal fills the air, and the kolu glitters under oil‑lamp light, making the whole scene feel almost sacred.

While the temple celebrates the past, Rajinikanth’s future projects are already stirring excitement. ‘Jailer 2’, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, promises a quieter yet intense turn for the veteran, with a fresh trailer and a catchy single “One Sun, One Moon” by Anirudh Ravichander echoing the star’s timeless charisma. The film is slated to hit theatres on October 15, 2026.

In a world where fan culture often stays online, Karthik’s hands‑on tribute reminds us how deeply cinema can weave into personal and community rituals – a testament to the enduring bond between a superstar and his devotees.