It was nothing short of a carnival. Rajnikanth fans were waiting for this moment for almost three years after the release of his Sivaji: The Boss in 2007. Garlanding giant cut-outs of the superstar, pouring milk oblations, chanting his name, bursting fire crackers, beating of drums and traffic jams in front of cinema halls ufffd that was the massive welcome for his Endhiran.

Quite contrary to the gloomy atmosphere in the city roads Thursday evening, when the verdict on Ayodhya was given, Friday saw frantic activity on the roads leading to the theatres. With all the theatres screening the most awaited film of the year, the entire city witnessed a festival-like atmosphere.