Go get the Oscar: Rajinikanth tells Jude Anthany Joseph

The 2018 director had met the Superstar, who is shooting in Kerala, on Sunday



In an exciting turn of events for the team behind India's official entry to the Oscars, 2018, its director Jude Anthany Joseph met Rajinikanth in Thiruvananthapuram, where the Superstar is shooting for his new film #Thalaivar170, on Sunday. Jude shared pictures from the meet on social media, which instantly went viral.


Talking to us about the meeting, Jude told us, "It's still an unbelievable moment for me. I've always wanted to meet him and this was a rather unexpected opportunity. I had met Soundarya Rajinikanth back in Chennai and before that she had texted after watching 2018, too. She spoke about how he (Rajini) liked the movie and also spoke about a possible meet-up. When our film got selected for the Oscars, I asked if a meet-up was possible. I was asked on Saturday night if I could make it on Sunday morning. I didn't have to think twice about it. We got here immediately. Being able to meet him when he had special words for my film is indeed extra special," he says.


The director was accompanied by producers Venu Kunnappilly and Anto Joseph.



The director informs that they also spoke about the making of 2018. "He asked me about the making of the movie and how we shot the entire thing so well. He also congratulated us. We sought his prayers and blessings for our Oscar run and he said he is with us and to go get the Oscar," adds Jude.