Rajinikanth's fandom; Japan's Osaka-based couple drives to Chennai just to see Thala starring film 'Jailer'

Digital Desk: Rajinikanth's fan following knows no limitation, as evidenced by the popularity of his recent film, "Jailer." The film was launched in theatres today, August 10, amid much celebration and enthusiasm. 

The Nelson Dilipkumar-directed 'Jailer' marks Rajinikanth's return to the big screen after nearly two years.

The film has received positive reviews from both fans and critics. In the midst of all of the excitement, a couple from Osaka, Japan has travelled to Chennai to see the film. Yasuda Hidetoshi, the leader of a Rajinikanth fan club in Japan, and his wife travelled to the south Indian city to see the film's first-day-first-show.

The duo is seen in a video posted by PTI wearing matching Rajinikanth-themed T-shirts while carrying hand fans with Rajinikanth and Tamannaah Bhatia's photo from 'Kaavaalaa' printed on them. "We travelled from Japan to Chennai to see 'Jailer,' Hidetoshi said to news agency PTI.

Rajinikanth's role in Nelson Dilipkumar's film 'Jailer' was a massive hit as the film got released in theatres globally on August 10th. In cameo appearances, Malayalam actor Mohanlal and Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar showed up. 

The cast includes Jackie Shroff, Ramya Krishnan, Tamannaah Bhatia, Vinayakan, and others. Anirudh Ravichander composed the music for "Jailer." The songs 'Kaavaalaa' and 'Hukum' have both become chart toppers.