Kerala’s Rajinikanth Doppelganger Creates a Stir in Fort Kochi
The inhabitants of Fort Kochi, Kerala, were delighted by the striking resemblance of tea stall owner Sudhakar Prabhu to none other than the legendary Superstar Rajinikanth.
Maheswara Rao Nadella | Published On: Oct, 25, 2023 | 04:46 PM
The magical allure of stumbling upon a doppelganger is an experience that seldom fails to fascinate. Recently, the inhabitants of Fort Kochi, Kerala, were delighted by the striking resemblance of tea stall owner Sudhakar Prabhu to none other than the legendary Superstar Rajinikanth. The uncanny likeness between the two sparked a flurry of excitement among onlookers, who eagerly shared videos and images of the doppelganger on various social media platforms.
An ardent fan, identified by the handle despoters_12345 on X (formerly Twitter), shared a video capturing Sudhakar’s effortless imitation of the iconic Petta actor. Dressed in a simple dark blue shirt and shorts, Sudhakar effortlessly channelled the trademark charisma and swag that define Rajinikanth’s persona.
இவர் எளிமையான மனிதர்னு சொல்லுவானுங்க ஆனா இவளோ எளிமையானவரான்னு இப்ப தான் ஆச்சர்ய படுறேன்…. pic.twitter.com/pIbxiVYlpX
— 🔥 DESPOTER 🔥 (@despoters_12345) October 20, 2023
Notably, it was renowned writer and director Nadirshah who initially recognized Sudhakar’s resemblance to the South Indian superstar. Taking to Facebook, Nadirshah shared selfies with the doppelganger, sparking further curiosity and excitement among cinema enthusiasts. Nadirshah is recognized for his directorial ventures such as “Amar Akbar Anthony” and “Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan” among others.
Meanwhile, in the world of Rajinikanth’s cinematic endeavours, his recent appearance in Nelson Dilipkumar’s film “Jailer” garnered significant attention. The movie featured a star-studded cast, including prominent names like Ramya Krishnan, Vinayakan, G. Maarimuthu, Vasanth Ravi, and Yogi Babu, with notable cameo appearances from the likes of Tamannaah Bhatia, Sunil, Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, and Jackie Shroff, adding to the film’s allure.
Looking ahead, the iconic actor is gearing up for his roles in two highly anticipated projects. The first, tentatively titled “Thalaivar170,” is directed by TJ Gnanavel and boasts a stellar ensemble cast featuring luminaries like Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Dushara Vijayan, and Ritika Singh, alongside the distinguished Darbar actor. The film is being produced by Subaskaran Allirajah under the prestigious banner of Lyca Productions, with renowned music composer Anirudh Ravichander helming the music department. Filming for “Thalaivar170” commenced in Kerala earlier this month, with recent updates confirming Rajinikanth’s shooting schedule alongside Amitabh Bachchan.
Furthermore, fans can anticipate Rajinikanth’s appearance in yet another promising venture, tentatively titled “Thalaivar171,” directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj. While details regarding the film remain relatively under wraps, it has been revealed that Sun Pictures is the production house behind the project, with Anirudh composing the music and the stunt direction entrusted to the dynamic stunt duo, Anbariv.
The excitement surrounding both Rajinikanth’s professional commitments and the discovery of his doppelganger in Kerala has ignited a renewed fervour among enthusiasts, underscoring the timeless charisma and enduring influence of the South Indian cinema icon.
