2018 director Jude Anthany Joseph meets Rajinikanth in Kerala, seeks blessings for Oscars : Bollywood News

Director Jude Anthany Joseph, renowned for his work in the critically acclaimed film 2018, recently had a memorable encounter with superstar Rajinikanth in the picturesque state of Kerala. Jude took to his social media platform to share the heartwarming moment, giving fans a glimpse of the meeting. He also took blessings of the superstar for the Oscars. For the unversed, 2018 has been selected by India as its official entry to the Oscars in the Best Foreign Language Film category.

2018 director Jude Anthany Joseph meets Rajinikanth in Kerala, seeks blessings for Oscars

In a photo posted by Jude Anthany, he and Rajinikanth can be seen embracing warmly. Jude expressed his excitement in the caption, saying, "What a wonderful day to start. Can't stop posting the excitement. More photos soon (sic)."

The image quickly gained attention, with fans flooding the comments section with admiration for both cinematic talents. Enthusiastic comments poured in, including one that read, "Thalaivaaa waiting for Thalaivar 170," and another exclaiming, "Thalaivar in Kerala," while many left heart and fire emojis to convey their excitement.

As the day unfolded, Jude Anthany shared more moments from the encounter, capturing the essence of their interaction. In one of the images, he can be seen touching Rajinikanth's feet, a gesture of respect and reverence. Jude shared insights into their conversation, writing, "Thalaivar said, 'What a film Jude, how did you shoot? Amazing work.' And then we sought his blessings for the Oscar journey. Thalaivar said, 'Poyi Oscar kondu vaa, my blessings and prayers.' Thank you, God, for this unforgettable opportunity. And thank you to my dear friend Soundharya for making this happen (sic)."