Fans in India rejoice as superstar actor Rajinikanth's latest movie hits theatres

Fans of Indian superstar Rajinikanth, throng the premises of a cinema hall as they await the screening of his latest film "Jailer" in Chennai, India. Photo: AP

Fans of an Indian movie star with a cult following thronged movie theatres and celebrated with dancing and prayers as his latest film hit screens on Aug 10.

Hundreds of avid supporters of Rajinikanth, one of India’s biggest movie superstars, carried photo cutouts and flower garlands as they made their way to a theatre in Mumbai to watch his latest film Jailer. The first screening began at 6am on Aug 10.