Rajinikanth arrives for Dharman shoot in Mysuru in an autorickshaw, greets fans. Watch

On September 29, 2026, Tamil actor Rajinikanth made an unexpected appearance at the Mysuru set of the action film Dharman, surprising a crowd of enthusiastic fans who had gathered to catch a glimpse of the superstar. The actor had travelled to the location in an autorickshaw, accompanied by his security team, who walked alongside the vehicle as it approached the set.

Videos posted online captured the moment Rajinikanth stepped out of the auto rickshaw, greeted the cheering fans, and waved before entering the film set. The superstar, dressed in a maroon shirt and traditional veshti, was warmly received by the crowd, which included families with young children who used their signature hand gesture associated with Rajinikanth's 2002 film Baba.

Dharman, directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and produced by Dharman Arjun, stars Rajinikanth alongside Simran, Raashii Khanna, and Yogi Babu. However, speculation has arisen regarding the potential involvement of Telugu actors Ram Pothineni and Sreeleela in the film, following videos and photos that allegedly show them at the Mysuru location.

A photo of Raashii Khanna with Rajinikanth and Ram Pothinenth circulated online, although it was later removed after it became clear that Ram Pothineni's involvement had not been officially announced. The film's makers have not yet confirmed the presence of Ram Pothineni or Sreeleela in Dharman.