Japanese Mitsubishi Executive, 77, Delights Audience By Singing Tamil Song From Rajinikanth's 1995 Movie

A 77-year-old Mitsubishi executive won hearts at Pondicherry University with a rendition of a Tamil song from the renowned film 'Muthu', starring Rajnikanth.

Who is the 77 YO employee singing Rajnikanth's song?

the senior executive can be seen singing and dancing | Image: X

In a viral video on social media, the senior executive can be seen singing and dancing to the song as pupils and coworkers praise him. Ananth Rupanagudi, an Indian Railways officer, published the video on X (previously Twitter).

"At the age of 77, Mr. Kuboki San of Mitsubishi Corporation Ltd, Japan, attended Pondicherry University's GLOBIZZ'24 event! He delighted the MBA students with the Tamil song from Rajnikanth's film "Muthu," which has been popular in Japan since 1995. "#Rajinikanth," he added in the caption.

Which song did the man sing?

Muthu, starring Rajinikanth came out in 1995 | Image: IMDb

When it debuted in 1995, 'Muthu,' starring Rajinikanth, became the highest-grossing Indian film in Japanese history, grossing 400 million Japanese Yen, or around 23.5 crores.

However, in 2022, the film 'RRR' starring Ram Charan and Jr. NTR broke the 24-year Japanese box office record.

Since being shared on March 2, the two-minute clip has received over 3.5 lakh views and 5,000 likes on the microblogging platform.

How did people on the internet react?

"This is wholesome," said one user.

Another person said, "How awesome is this." "The reach of peak Thalaivar is miles ahead of any other Indian hero," said an audience member. "Awesome," said one person.

A fifth person posted, "Thalaivar craze for muthu in Japan." "Wow. "I've never heard a Japanese sing Tamil," a user commented. "So many things to learn from Japanese," said an X user.

Another user said, "Cutest Japanese thatha." And I've met so many of them!"

Check the video here.

At the age of 77, Mr. Kuboki San of Mitusubishi Corporation Ltd, Japan, at the GLOBIZZ'24 event conducted by Pondicherry University! He enthralled the MBA students with the Tamil Song from Rajnikanth starred movie "Muthu", which has been rocking in Japan since 1995! #Rajinikanth pic.twitter.com/ILG9WIkKie

¡ª Ananth Rupanagudi (@Ananth_IRAS) March 2, 2024

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