A Video Clip of Superstar Rajinikanth? Find out the truth...
Some believe that everyone has seven lookalikes around the world. Spotting doppelgangers of celebrities is always fascinating. Recently, a video of a lookalike of Indian superstar Rajinikanth misled social media users, and below is our investigation into it. Social media posts: An Instagram reel went viral along with the caption, "This man charges only Rs […]
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Some believe that everyone has seven lookalikes around the world. Spotting doppelgangers of celebrities is always fascinating. Recently, a video of a lookalike of Indian superstar Rajinikanth misled social media users, and below is our investigation into it.
Social media posts:
An Instagram reel went viral along with the caption, "This man charges only Rs 118 Crore a movie. . . #Rajnikanth Sir we love you
" implying that the person seen in the short clip was none other than superstar Rajinikanth. Facebook
The short clip went viral among Facebook users and many believed the person to be the Tamil filmstar and many praised the simplicity of Rajinikanth.
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Fact Check :
However, after performing a reverse image search, it was discovered that the video showcased Sudhakar Prabhu, an Indian man who was a sensation on social media due to his striking resemblance to Rajinikanth. This remarkable similarity drew interest not only from Indian social media users but also from readers in Sri Lanka.
Media reports confirmed the identity of the lookalike as Sudhakar Prabhu, a tea shop owner on Pattalam Road in Fort Kochi, India. Malayalam actor-director Nadirsha, who was in Fort Kochi for a film shoot, recognized Prabhu's resemblance to Rajinikanth and shared pictures of him on Facebook.
Following the viral images and videos, Prabhu received invitations to various events and festivals across Kerala, showcasing the power of social media in bringing unexpected opportunities to ordinary people.
Meanwhile, Rajinikanth has started shooting for his 170th movie, which will be an entertainer with a social message. The cinema icon was last seen in 'Jailer', directed by Nelson. The film, which was released in August, has emerged as a box-office success.
Conclusion :
We confirm that the person in the video is not Rajinikanth but a lookalike from India, Sudhakar Prabhu. Sudhakar Prabhu is a tea shop owner located on Pattalam Road in Fort Kochi, Kerala, India
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