The 'Kabali' mania is officially a global phenomenon as Rajinikanth fans gathered in Malaysia's Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur with posters that read 'make way for the people's champion.'

Here are a few pictures.

Directed by Pa Ranjith, 'Kabali' features Rajinikanth as a don fighting against atrocities towards Tamils in Malaysia.

The film also stars Radhika Apte, Kishore, Kalaiarasan, Dinesh, Dhansikaa and Dinesh. Taiwanese actor Winston Chao plays the primary antagonist in the film. 

Tipped to release in over 3000 screens worldwide, the film will have a wide release in Malaysia where it was predominantly shot.

Read: Puducherry village's special Kabali offer: Build a toilet, get a free movie ticket

Also see: Kabali countdown: Take a look at ten brand new pictures of Rajinikanth from the film

Inputs Digital Native