Die-hard fans of Tamil superstar Rajnikanth said they would tonsure their heads as a symbolic gesture to celebrate the successful release of his latest film Sivaji: The Boss across Karnataka.
"We will be holding a six-hour function on Sunday, where fans from across the state could come and shave their heads as a symbolic gesture," said Guna, a small time businessman and a die-hard Rajnikanth fan. "We have arranged for five barbers to conduct the tonsuring ceremony and we expect over 100 fans to come and participate in the event," he said.
"We are Rajnikanth's die-hard fans but we are quite poor and cannot afford to throw a lavish party to celebrate the event. Hence, we have decided to offer our thanksgiving in this symbolic fashion," he said, while referring to the fact that Rajnikanth.
Guna said he had managed Rs 35,000 from his personal savings, and spent it on preparing a 125-feet hoarding, which is currently hoisted in Ulsoor. The poster carries some scenes from the film.
The film, which was released in 13 theatres across Karnataka, was off to an eventful start with fans holding a procession and pouring milk over the posters of the actor.
At Inox theatre in the city, fans spilled outside the theatre singing Vaji Vaji, Sivaji, a song from the film. A fan, who came to the theatre at 3.30 am to get a ticket, said, "It was worth all the wait."
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