Theatre is my first love: Rajinikanth

Stage is the�testing ground for entry into films, said Superstar Rajinikanth at the valedictory function of the drama festival organized by the South Indian Film Artistes' Association. “You get the satisfaction only on stage,” said Rajinikanth,�recalling� the days of his�25 stage plays in Bangalore.

Deeming it�fortunate to be associated with great names like Sivaji Ganesan, N.T. Rama Rao and Rajkumar, Rajinikanth said he learnt the intricacies of acting in�conversations with these and other�worthies.

Rajinikanth said it was a proud moment�when V.K. Ramasamy praised him for delivering the dialogues in the right fashion during the making of Velaikaran.