Rajinikanth listens to a guest's speech during the audio launch of 'Lingaa' at Satyam Theatre in Chennai on Sunday. The film is likely to hit the screens on December 12, the actor's birthday. Photo: R. Ragu
The superstar, flanked by 'Lingaa' director K. S. Ravikumar, actors Anushka Shetty, Sonakshi Sinha and producer Rockline Venkatesh, releases the film's audio. Photo: R. Ragu
Actor Anushka Shetty, one the film's female leads, pairs with the superstar for the first time. Photo: R. Ragu
The trailer of the film suggestedthat Rajinikanth plays a dual role in the film, a part of which is set in the British era. Photo: Ra. Ragu
After 'Muthu', 'Padaiyappa and 'Kochadaiyaan'', 'Lingaa' marks the coming together of the superstar and director K.S. Ravikumar. Photo: R. Ragu
It’s a dream debut for Sonakshi Sinha, for she’s teaming up with superstar Rajinikanth in her very first Tamil movie. Here, the actor sings during the audio launch. Photo: R. Ragu
Rajinikanth thanks Sonakshi Sinha (right) and Anushka Shetty after the audio release function. Photo: Ragu
File picture shows the 'Lingaa' unit during the Muhurat function at the Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysore, nearly six months ago. Rajini's long-time friend and actor Ambareesh is also seen.