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Rajinikanth gets 24 cr for Rana

Rajinikanth fans, the world over, are immersed in prayer. Ever since the Tamil superstar and one of Asia's most famous actors landed himself in a Singapore hospital with a kidney ailment, the South industry is deeply concerned.

Rubbishing rumours of a kidney transplant, the superstar's son-in-law and this year's National Award winning actor Dhanush told media persons that, "The superstar is fine. He will be out of hospital in a week or in 10 days. And, he will start shooting for Rana."

Ironically on one side, Rajini's health is of prime concern. And on the other side, the trade is talking about how Rajinikanth has reportedly been paid 24 crores as just his first installment on Rana. A source says, "Rajini Sir is still India's highest paid actor. Besides the reported 24 cr that he has already received, the family will also have a stake in the IPR because Rajini's second daughter Soundarya is a partner in the project."

Meanwhile, Dhanush who is Rajini's elder son-in-law (married to the superstar's daughter Aishwarya) has in recent times become the official spokesperson for the family. Many in Chennai see him as the "son" of the superstar. He is the one to whom the film industry and Rajini's fans have been turning to for the latest updates on the ailing star's health.

Kamal Haasan's Challenge To Rajinikanth!!

The film industry is one place where cat fights, ego clashes are common even among nobodies. But here is one example that goes to prove how the industry has those few good men.

We are talking about the duo of Kamal Haasan and his arch-rival but very good friend Rajinikanth.

Sources say when Rajini was admitted in Chennai hospital, he was visited by a few but notable among them was Kamal Haasan.

Hospital folks reveal how Kamal cheered Rajini up and stated that it is due to Rajini’s growing efficiency that Kamal has to work hard to be better than him. Kamal reportedly told that he is positive about Rajini recovering quickly and getting back to shooting ‘Rana’.

However, he quipped that ‘Rana’ would be another big film and that will trigger Kamal to do something even better than Rajini. This kind of friendly competition and challenge motivated Rajini and it seems he is even more determined to recover soon and get back to work. Hats off to Kamal and Rajini!!