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Superstar will soon be ‘Datuk’ Rajinikanth!

Rajinikanth has a mammoth fan following in Malaysia
It’s well-known that actor Rajinikanth has a mammoth fan following in Malaysia. And his recent visit to the country for the shooting of his upcoming film Kabali brought a lot of cheer among the public and the media was eulogising the star’s arrival after a gap.
Reportedly, the Governor of Malacca Mohammad Khalil Yaakob, who is a big fan of Rajinikanth called on the former, no sooner had he landed in Kula Lumpur. Now, sources reveal that the governor has made a request to honour Rajinikanth with the prestigious title ‘Datuk’ (equivalent to British Knighthood) and it was even approved by the government. Insiders say that they are planning a huge event where Rajini will be conferred with the royal Malaysian title.
If all goes well, we can call him ‘Datuk Rajinikanth’ hereafter! One may recall that Bollywood’s Shah Rukh Khan was the first Indian star to be conferred with the ‘Datuk’ title, and more recently, international star Jackie Chan received the honour.
( Source : deccan chronicle )
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