Kamal Haasan Meets Rajinikanth Ahead of Rajya Sabha Oath

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan paid a heartfelt visit to longtime friend and superstar Rajinikanth at his Chennai residence

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Captured in shared photos, they exchanged smiles, hugs, and camaraderie ahead of Haasan’s oath-taking day

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Rajinikanth presented Kamal with a bouquet and a congratulatory note as Haasan prepares for his political milestone

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Both stalwarts debuted under director K. Balachander and rose to dominate Tamil cinema in the 1970s–80s and beyond

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Haasan, founder of MNM, was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha in June; his oath ceremony is scheduled for July 25

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Fans called it “two legends in one frame” and praised their enduring friendship. Comments spoke of mutual respect and nostalgia

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