Superstar Rajinikanth was last celebrated on the big-screens in Karthik Subbaraj's Petta, bankrolled by Sun Pictures. After that, he will be seen in Darbar directed by AR Murugadoss, In the film, the Superstar is paired opposite Nayanthara while the supporting cast includes Yogi Babu, Jeeva, Jatin Sarna, Prateik Babbar, Nawab Shah, baby Manasvi Kottachi and others.
Touted to be police-oriented action film, Darbar has Anirudh Ravichander as the music director for the film. This upcoming biggie is bankrolled by Subaskaran under the banner Lyca Productions and slated for Pongal 2020 release.
And now, the central government have made an announcement that is sure to excite the Thalaivar heads. India's Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar informed that Rajini will receive the "ICON OF GOLDEN JUBILEE" at the 50th International Film Festival Of India (Goa). "In recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema, during the past several decades, I am happy to announce that the award for the ICON OF GOLDEN JUBILEE OF IFFI2019 is being conferred on cine star Shri S Rajnikant." wrote the minitser in his official handle. Such a proud moment for all of us, right? Check out the tweet, below: