Rajinikanth gifts gold chain to Madurai fan selling Rs 5 parottas, invites him to his Chennai residence - Watch

Superstar Rajinikanth has not just won hearts with his brilliant silver screen performances but also with his humane and respectful off-screen persona. In a recent heartwarming incident, In a recent heartwarming incident that has gone viral across social media, the legendary actor personally invited Rajini Sekar, a parotta master from Madurai, also known as Alphonse, to his home in Chennai. Sekar, who has been operating an eatery selling parottas for just Rs. 5 to help the poor, was stunned when the "Thalaivar" himself draped a gold chain around his neck as a mark of appreciation. Rajini Sekar’s story began trending after locals and social media users highlighted his unique business model in Madurai. Despite rising inflation, Sekar refused to hike prices, serving parottas at a nominal cost to ensure the destitute and daily wage workers never went hungry. Rajinikanth, having heard of Sekar's dedication, reached out to invite the fan and his family for a private audience. During the emotional encounter, Rajinikanth spent time with Sekar’s family and praised his "noble soul," stating that fans who serve society bring the greatest pride to their icons.His story went viral earlier this month, catching the attention of Rajinikanth himself. Moved by the act of kindness, the "Thalaivar" extended a personal invitation to Sekar's family. During the meeting, Rajinikanth praised Sekar’s social concern and presented him with a gold chain as a token of appreciation. Photos of the superstar personally draping the chain around the fan's neck have since become a trending sensation, with netizens hailing it as a true reflection of the bond between Rajini and his loyal "rathasakkal" (blood brothers).See More: Jana Nayagan Movie Case Verdict Update: Major setback for Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’, court sends the matter back to the single judgeRecently, the re-release of 'Padayappa' was held in a huge celebration of Rajinikanth’s loyal fanbase across locations. On his on-screen projects, Rajinikanth is working on 'Jailer 2' with Nelson Dilipkumar and his 173rd film under 'Don' fame Cibi Chakaravarthy's direction. The expectations are high for 'Jailer' sequel.