_Sri Lanka_ South Indian blockbuster actor and superstar, Rajinikanth was extended an invitation to visit Sri Lanka, by the Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka, Dr. D Venkateshwaran during a visit to the Kollywood sensation’s residence.
The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka claimed that the veteran South Indian actor’s presence and arrival on the island would reinforce spiritual and wellness tourism in Sri Lanka as well as enrich cinema-induced tourism in the country.
Dr. D. Venkateshawaran in his request to collaborate with the South Indian celebrity to promote the island’s growing travel and tourism sector, personally invited Rajinikanth to explore the ‘Ramayana Trail’- a historically and spiritually motivated tour aimed at attracting the Indian market while bridging the cultural similarities of Sri Lanka and India. The actor was also recommended to visit other unique Buddhist sites across the island with the hopes of inspiring religious tourism to the global market.
With an acting career spanning over 160 movies and five decades, Shivaji Rao Gaikwad more popularly renowned as ‘Rajinikanth’ is one of the biggest names in South Indian cinema and is considered one of the most successful and popular actors in the history of Indian film. Critically acclaimed for his unique acting style and individualistic persona, Rajinikanth has starred in countless Tamil dramas and films including fan favorites such as Darbar, and Ra.One, 2.0, Petta, Lingaa, Kaballi etc. An actor best known to portray the villain, the antagonist, and the enemy, Rajinikanth was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2000, Padma Vibhushan in 2016, and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2019; the nation’s third and second highest accolades presented to civilians, for his contributions towards Indian cinema.
The actor will make his latest silver-screen appearance alongside Shiva Rajkumar, Tamannaah, and Ramya Krishnan in the much-anticipated action-thriller ‘Jailer’ directed by Nelson Dilipkumar in 2023.
