Rajinikanth receives UAE Golden Visa; thanks ‘good friend’ MA Yusuff Ali: “I am deeply honoured” : Bollywood News

Veteran actor Rajinikanth has been bestowed with the UAE's Golden Visa, a recognition of his immense contribution to cinema and his enduring influence. A video message of the superstar expressing his gratitude quickly went viral.

Rajinikanth receives UAE Golden Visa; thanks ‘good friend’ MA Yusuff Ali: “I am deeply honoured”

In the video message, Rajinikanth said, “I am deeply honoured to receive the prestigious UAE Golden Visa from the Abu Dhabi government,” he stated. He went on to express his heartfelt thanks to both the Abu Dhabi government and his longtime friend, MA Yusuff Ali, the chairman and managing director of Lulu Group, for their support in facilitating the visa process.

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The Golden Visa, issued by the UAE's Department of Culture and Tourism, is a long-term residency permit that allows individuals to live, work, and study in the Emirates. It signifies the UAE's desire to attract and retain high-profile figures who contribute significantly to various fields.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Rajinikanth is gearing up for his upcoming film, Vettaiyan. Written and directed by T.J. Gnanavel, the highly anticipated project boasts a star-studded cast including Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, and Dushara Vijayan in prominent roles. Amitabh Bachchan is set to make a cameo in the project. The film's music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander.

Following that, the superstar will work with Lokesh Kanagaraj in Coolie. The film boasts of an extensive team which includes AnbAriv who have been directing the adrenaline-pumping action. Apart from them, the music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander with Girish Gangadaran as the cinematographer, Philomin Raj as the editor, and Sathees Kumar as the art director.