After impressing audiences and critics alike, Tamil socio-political drama "Joker" has won over superstar Rajinikanth, who has termed it a "brilliant film".
The Raju Murugan directorial released on August 12.
"I applaud the team of 'Joker'. Brilliant film," Rajinikanth wrote on his Twitter account on Thursday.
I applaud the team of #joker, brilliant film !
— Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) August 18, 2016
Rajinikanth also called the producer of "Joker" and applauded the entire team.
"Got a call from the one and only superstar Rajini sir! Appreciated the whole team for Joker," producer SR Prabhu posted on the micro-blogging website.
No words!!! Complete team is overwhelmed.. Thank you so much sir!!!! https://t.co/VzUbWzvuCQ
— S.R.Prabhu (@prabhu_sr) August 18, 2016
"Joker" is a political satire about the ills of globalization.
The film stars Guru Somasundaram, Ramya Pandian and Gayatri Krishnaa in the lead.