Rajinikanth arrives at Dharman shoot in an auto-rickshaw, leaves Mysuru fans delighted | Watch

Mysuru: Rajinikanth gave fans in Mysuru a memorable surprise when he arrived at the outdoor shooting location of his upcoming film Dharman in an auto-rickshaw.

The superstar is currently shooting for the action drama, which is being directed by Ashwath Marimuthu. As word spread about the shoot, a large number of fans gathered near the location hoping to catch a glimpse of their favourite actor.

Their wait turned into an exciting moment when Rajinikanth himself arrived in an auto. Videos of his arrival quickly made their way onto social media.

Rajinikanth greets fans after stepping out

Security personnel surrounded the auto as it reached the shooting location, making sure the actor could enter safely.

Rajinikanth waved at the waiting crowd before walking towards the set. In another video, his security team can be seen trying to shut the gate to prevent fans from getting too close.

But the cheers from the crowd continued.

Rajinikanth then stepped out again to acknowledge his fans. Dressed in a maroon shirt and veshti, the actor waved and greeted the crowd before returning to work.

Children were also seen among the fans, with some even recreating Rajinikanth's popular hand gesture from his 2002 film Baba as they waited to see him.

Are Ram Pothineni and Sreeleela part of Dharman?

While Rajinikanth, Simran, Raashii Khanna and Yogi Babu are among the officially announced cast members of Dharman, two more names have sparked curiosity among fans.

Telugu actors Ram Pothineni and Sreeleela have reportedly been spotted around the Mysuru shoot, leading to speculation that they could have roles in the film.

A video circulating online appears to show Sreeleela on the Dharman set. She was reportedly seen wearing a pink-and-blue pattu pavadai, a traditional half-saree.

A photo featuring Raashii Khanna, Ram Pothineni and Rajinikanth also attracted attention online. According to reports, Raashii had initially shared the picture as part of a Mysuru photo dump but later removed it.

Her updated post no longer featured Ram, adding to speculation that his involvement in the film may not have been officially confirmed yet.

Makers yet to confirm Ram and Sreeleela

Despite the growing buzz, the Dharman team has not officially announced either Ram Pothineni or Sreeleela as part of the cast.

For now, fans will have to wait for an official word from the filmmakers.

Meanwhile, Rajinikanth's surprise arrival in an auto-rickshaw has already become one of the most talked-about moments from the Mysuru schedule, with videos of the superstar meeting fans continuing to circulate online.