Superstar Rajinikanth has just added another precious stone to his golden crown as the legend will be honoured with a special Icon of Golden Jubilee Award at the 50th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2019. Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar announced the big news through his Twitter page on early Saturday.
Rajinikanth Award IFFI 2019

The 50th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held in Goa from November 20th to 28th with close to 250 films from various countries to be screened at the premiere movie extravaganza. In its golden jubilee year, 50 films by 50 female filmmakers will also be screened at the film festival to acknowledge the contribution of women in cinema.

"In recognition of his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema, during the past several decades, I am happy to announce that the award for the ICON OF GOLDEN JUBILEE OF IFFI2019 is being conferred on cine star Shri S Rajnikant. IFFIGoa50" - Tweeted Prakash Javadekar.

Rajinikanth IFFI Award 2019

Honoured by the prestigious award, Rajinikanth tweeted - "I thank the government of India for this prestigious honour bestowed upon me on the golden jubilee of the International film festival of India. IFFI2019"

Rajinikanth IFFI Award 2019

It is indeed a proud moment for the fans and wishes have been pouring in for Superstar from celebrities including AR Murugadoss who is currently working with the actor in Darbar. Notably, Darbar will be hitting the screens for Pongal 2020 and Rajinikanth will be teaming up with Siva for his next biggie.

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