Actor Rajinikanth reacted days after a section of people on social media platforms criticized him for touching Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath's feet. Rajinikanth now said that it is his 'habit to touch the feet of Yogis or Sanyasis'.

 

 

 

On Monday night, Rajinikanth reached Chennai after travelling for the last few days. He briefly interacted with media persons outside the airport.

 

When asked about his reaction to the row around touching the feet of the UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Rajinikanth said that he did that gesture out of respect. As quoted by news agency ANI, he said, "It is my habit to touch the feet of Yogis or Sanyasis and take their blessings, even if they are younger than me. I have done that only."

 

 

Last week, Rajinikanth, greeted the UP CM with namaste and then touched his feet. He also gave him a flower bouquet. Several videos and pictures of the duo were shared on social media platforms which went viral instantly. A section of social media wasn't happy with his gesture.

 

 

During his visit to Uttar Pradesh, Rajinikanth also organised a special screening of his film Jailer which was attended by UP deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya. He also met Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav at his residence.