We have seen 4am shows and milk-abhishekams. We have seen fans dancing on the streets out of Rajini craze, and we have also seen many charitable events being conducted by Rajini’s fans.

But this is perhaps the first time that goats are being sacrificed, the fans believe, to ward off evil spirits which are stopping Kabali from becoming a super success.

While there have been reports with fantastical figures stating that Kabali has made Rs. 650 crore, the real collections from the movie are reported to be much lower, around Rs. 300 crore. This has evidently upset fans, since the producer Thanu has confidently said that they would make Rs. 500 crore in collections.

A Rajini fan club in Tiruchi in Tamil Nadu sacrificed goats at the Thennur Kaliyamman Temple. Tiruchi’s Rajini Dal Karna is reported to have presided over the event, with several Rajini fans participating.

If only goat blood could ensure box office successes.