The Chief Minister said Rajanikanth, who evolved a unique style of his own in the film career, has crores of fans not only in the country but also all over the globe.
"India every year gives Dada Saheb Phalke award to a film personality. This year this selection has been made by a jury comprising Asha Bhonsle, Mohanlal, Biswajit Chatterjee, Shankar Mahadevan and Subhash Ghai.