IFFI 2019: Rajinikanth Receives Special Award; Fans Trend 'Pride Icon Of India Rajinikanth'

The 50^th IFFI kick-started at Goa today in the presence of Rajinikanth, Amitabh Bachchan, Union Minister Prakash Javdekar and the south Indian actor was conferred with the 'Icon of Golden Jubilee' Award.  The actor dedicated the “Icon of Golden Jubilee of IFFI” award to all the directors, producers & crew he has had the pleasure of working throughout his illustrious career. 

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One of the most acclaimed and influential actors in India, Shri @rajinikanth was honoured with a special award "Icon of the Golden Jubilee of IFFI"#IFFI2019@satija_amit @MIB_India @PIB_India @esg_goa pic.twitter.com/u2aa1uFKhT

— IFFI 2019 (@IFFIGoa) November 20, 2019

Rajanikanth wife Latha Rajinikanth accompanied the actor as he received the award.  Rajinikanth who was made aware of the honour that he was all set to receive, on November 2, tweeted:

In honour of their idol taking home the prestigious honour, his fans started trending 'Pride Of India Rajinikanth' on Twitter, which in no time, has become the top trend on the micro-blogging site.

Check Out Some Tweets Below:

Thank you K.Balachander sir ðŸ™Â#PrideIconOfIndiaRAJINIKANTH ðŸ˜Å½ pic.twitter.com/ITjhBIvUn7

— saravana sankar ᴰᴬᴿᴮᴬᴿ🌟 (@creator_of_666) November 20, 2019

#Thalaivar 🔥

Really wish to see #Thalaivar in his natural avatar once in movies. No wig, no make up. Just raw, dark, rustic, powerful & divine look. #PrideIconOfIndiaRAJINIKANTH pic.twitter.com/r1e5Nari5O

— ARVIND AKSHAY 🤘ðŸÂ¿ (@God_Of_Pot) November 20, 2019

Wishing our Thalaivar for receiving the #IFFIGoldenJubilee award today at Goa!!

Proud fans ðŸ˜Â#PrideIconOfIndiaRAJINIKANTH pic.twitter.com/c10jzT3yJJ

— ரௌடி (@Rowdy_3_) November 20, 2019

#Thalaivar 🔥

It’s not the suit, nor the way he stands.

It’s still his eyes. One picture that my jaws drop! Oozing style.

CM in a suit... soon! #PrideIconOfIndiaRAJINIKANTH pic.twitter.com/oB8JB7MQB0

— ARVIND AKSHAY 🤘ðŸÂ¿ (@God_Of_Pot) November 20, 2019