Will Rajini's latest movie 'Kaala' stand the test of his political career?

The film's momentum may be curbed by various aspects, including recent comments by Rajinikanth on the Cauvery, Thoothukudi issues

Actor Rajinikanth's new movie, Kaala, the first film to be released after his political entry, seems to have generated little interest from the public, as tickets for the first weekend of its release are yet to be sold out completely. This is odd for a typical Rajini movie. The film, about a mass leader Kaala or Karikaalan in a slum fighting against politicians and villains, is scheduled for release on June 7 across the country. The good news for the producer is that it has already minted over Rs 2.50 billion as against budget of Rs 1.4 billion.

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