Why Japan is Obsessed with this Indian Actor

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
  • In 1998, Indian superstar Rajinikanth’s film Muthu opened to a phenomenal response from Japanese fans, becoming a runaway hit at the Japanese box office, staying in the theatre for more than 100 days.
    Yasuda Hidetoshi’s tryst with Rajinikanth’s movies also began with Muthu, released in Japan as Muthu-The Dancing Maharaja. Yasuda is one of Rajinikanth's biggest fans; running a Japanese fan site dedicated to the superstar, travelling to Chennai for the release of every new Rajinikanth movie, organising events that celebrate the superstar’s birthday and new movie release in Japan with other fans. He can often be seen zipping around in an autorickshaw that he imported from India to Japan, in honour of one of Rajinikanth’s characters from Baasha who was an autorickshaw driver. VICE met Yasuda in Osaka, Japan to understand how he became a Rajinikanth fan, stories and experiences from his travels to India, what it was like to meet Rajinikanth in person and what it means to be a fan of the superstar.
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Комментарии • 2 тыс.

  • @PlRATE
    @PlRATE 2 года назад +7564

    not just in Japan, Rajnikanth is a legend in Ethiopia. 🇪🇹❤🇮🇳

    • @chay1dgr8
      @chay1dgr8 2 года назад +44

      @Rahul Gaikwad you are also gaikwad like Rajni Sir?

    • @ihaveproblems1360
      @ihaveproblems1360 2 года назад +9

      Oh wow really ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @Glockhead1
      @Glockhead1 2 года назад +7

      lol only among clowns

    • @DxvinderSingh1699
      @DxvinderSingh1699 2 года назад +28

      I’m from india, but I love to learn about history and Ethiopian history is very interesting!

    • @michaelsamuel9917
      @michaelsamuel9917 2 года назад +7

      I've NEVER even heard of him.....wish I didn't.

  • @1882osr
    @1882osr 2 года назад +2411

    He went so hard into super fandom that he skipped right passed the creepy and landed as far into wholesome as you can get

    • @doom-generation4109
      @doom-generation4109 2 года назад +180

      Right? I expected cringe, but found absolutely none. Fair play to him, what a wholesome guy!

    • @rexonator380
      @rexonator380 2 года назад +8

      @Iron Man 💯

    • @samuraiboi2735
      @samuraiboi2735 2 года назад +9

      @@doom-generation4109 still happy to see a japanese version of me obsessed with raji tho im not that obsessed with raji

    • @fredericksharon6908
      @fredericksharon6908 2 года назад

      Well put

    • @gracie99999
      @gracie99999 2 года назад

      is they a complement

  • @nnnnnn496
    @nnnnnn496 2 года назад +3119

    This guy literally grabbed his passion with both hands. Gotta respect that.

    • @madhukarkumar4103
      @madhukarkumar4103 2 года назад +27

      He also got grabbed by his passion with both hands :)

    • @kabeloignatiusmosala9769
      @kabeloignatiusmosala9769 2 года назад +2

      Dude!!!

    • @gracie99999
      @gracie99999 2 года назад +1

      😳

    • @himanshukamble957
      @himanshukamble957 2 года назад

      @@madhukarkumar4103 nice one! xD

    • @silentwatch7643
      @silentwatch7643 2 года назад +1

      True.
      What an incredible story!!
      I do feel that Tamil Nadu has had a great impact on Rajnikanrh's life too and vice versa. There something special about Tamils.

  • @chair2945
    @chair2945 2 года назад +1157

    "I can't imagine a life without Rajnikanth."
    -Every person in Tamil Nadu during the 1990's and 2000's.

  • @Nonamepunjab
    @Nonamepunjab 2 года назад +1150

    We in India are obsessed with Anime. In Japan people love Rajnikant. 😂 My favourite Rajnikant movie is Shivaji The Boss. 👌

    • @yokesh1616
      @yokesh1616 2 года назад +11

      Enthiran

    • @gracie99999
      @gracie99999 2 года назад +1

      is it okay if I watch this, someone forsefully
      recommended I ask

    • @gracie99999
      @gracie99999 2 года назад

      f it! I’m about to check it, The Boss fitting

    • @kimjongun2872
      @kimjongun2872 2 года назад +7

      Watch his old films like thalapathy many more it will be nice

    • @veerapandiyan1431
      @veerapandiyan1431 2 года назад

      @@yokesh1616 real piece of work

  • @persimo82
    @persimo82 2 года назад +1772

    The world needs more people like this. Love how he was using his rickshaw to raise money for flood victims in Chennai

    • @FrederikJolle
      @FrederikJolle 2 года назад +35

      Yep if everyone had such a big heart

  • @xkaxsky.69
    @xkaxsky.69 2 года назад +1651

    This story is precious. I love how happy he is to see his favorite actor. It’s really his passion and it’s wholesome af

  • @pennypillow4445
    @pennypillow4445 2 года назад +613

    his tamil prounciation is really good, he genuinely worked hard to learn that

    • @zerusuchiang8190
      @zerusuchiang8190 2 года назад +22

      That's what I'm so amazed here I am a guy from northeast India who have been staying there in Chennai for 2 years yet its so difficult for me to pronounced tamil except the famous word " Poda" and a few like Anna, Akka

    • @coronaklledmebot4856
      @coronaklledmebot4856 2 года назад +2

      his hindi is better
      everyone should learn Hindi

    • @zerusuchiang8190
      @zerusuchiang8190 2 года назад +19

      @@coronaklledmebot4856 you should also learn our language before imposing hindi

    • @coronaklledmebot4856
      @coronaklledmebot4856 2 года назад +1

      @@zerusuchiang8190 No.

    • @zerusuchiang8190
      @zerusuchiang8190 2 года назад

      @@coronaklledmebot4856 then stfu saying everyone should learn hindi

  • @9rocks10
    @9rocks10 2 года назад +241

    I could literally feel the love and passion of Yasuda San . We don't need money, wealth, power to become happy and satisfied. Pursuing the things we love with utmost passion and dedication brings happiness and satisfaction not only to us but also to our surroundings . This video of Yasuda san just brought tears in my eyes, it is inspiring.

  • @vesper7726
    @vesper7726 2 года назад +177

    I am an Indian and I've been studying Japanese for two years now , and seeing this made me so emotional lol , too witness someone loving your culture as much as you love theirs is just soo heartwarming. God bless this man and all his friends, hope to meet you fans one day 💖🥺✨🥺

    • @MaryAnnSweetAngel
      @MaryAnnSweetAngel 2 года назад +1

      are you preparing for jlpt? Kanji is so difficult T_T

    • @vesper7726
      @vesper7726 2 года назад

      @@MaryAnnSweetAngel yeah , i already cleared a certificate course, and I'm trying to study for N3

    • @TheAlchemist1089
      @TheAlchemist1089 Год назад +1

      @@vesper7726 yo I'm interested in learning too
      But seems difficult to start lol

    • @vesper7726
      @vesper7726 Год назад

      @@TheAlchemist1089 yeah , it is especially written Japanese, but spoken is pretty easy.

    • @TheAlchemist1089
      @TheAlchemist1089 Год назад

      @@vesper7726 are you planning to go there and work or study?
      Spoken looks easy. The thing is, since it's a different language family, it'll be difficult.
      For us Indians, Spanish might be extremely easy. Or Indonesian (bahasa Indonesia)

  • @siddharthranawat1814
    @siddharthranawat1814 2 года назад +1400

    He knows more about tamil than an average North indian

    • @ritviksood2654
      @ritviksood2654 2 года назад

      Here comes another Tamil guy blaming north Indians. Gtfo

    • @BadBoy-wy1il
      @BadBoy-wy1il 2 года назад

      @u nd me! they are more decent and educated then u northies

    • @spy1545
      @spy1545 2 года назад +51

      I mean why would north indian know Tamil?

    • @BadBoy-wy1il
      @BadBoy-wy1il 2 года назад +384

      @@spy1545 then why should Indians forcefully learn hindi like the government is trying to

    • @captainspirt6795
      @captainspirt6795 2 года назад +164

      @@BadBoy-wy1il you got him man

  • @TCY-jn9nw
    @TCY-jn9nw 2 года назад +798

    This is epic. He does not see race like we do here in America. He just saw a hero and latched on. And even learned a bit of his heros language and culture. We can all learn from him.

    • @clownindan
      @clownindan 2 года назад +36

      Americans learn terrible Japanese from anime and marry fictional waifus.......

    • @TCY-jn9nw
      @TCY-jn9nw 2 года назад +23

      @@clownindan way to miss the point.

    • @clownindan
      @clownindan 2 года назад +7

      @@TCY-jn9nw you must be one of the weebs

    • @TCY-jn9nw
      @TCY-jn9nw 2 года назад +4

      @@clownindan 🤦

    • @sohardsharma8268
      @sohardsharma8268 2 года назад +4

      @@clownindan lol fr

  • @rubankumar795
    @rubankumar795 2 года назад +1256

    I'm a Tamilan and living in Chennai, i got goosebumps while seeing this brother...wow...i never thought Japanese have much craze for Thalaivar.....i hope to meet this brother if he arrives Chennai

    • @xyzjker8523
      @xyzjker8523 2 года назад +30

      We Indians are crazy about anime . Couldn’t get ticket for anime movie in Chennai 😢

    • @RoohSeva
      @RoohSeva 2 года назад +2

      👌

    • @pradeep__epr4
      @pradeep__epr4 2 года назад +2

      I was in Air , by seeing this .. worshiping like a God

    • @randomvideos979
      @randomvideos979 2 года назад +1

      Are a an indian first. Keep it in mind.

    • @rubankumar795
      @rubankumar795 2 года назад +8

      @@randomvideos979 Yes I'm Indian and my country is Barath 🇮🇳 but here they referring about Tamil cinema.

  • @AdoteAzhar
    @AdoteAzhar 2 года назад +59

    The very definition of superfan, I thought he just collected DVDs and memorized a few phrases; dude went to India numerous times, even met Superstar himself. That's dedication right there, awesome.

  • @rythmicharmony
    @rythmicharmony 2 года назад +104

    Throughout this 13:45 min long video, I had a wide smile on my face. It's amazing that how when Yasuda’s life wasn't getting a turn, entry of Rajnikanth sparked a new light into it. And despite the language differences he chased his passion and ultimately proved his dedication by meeting the Legend himself. By looking at how happy he is, I can tell Yasuda is a kind and nice person. So my dear Indians and all the people, always respect your culture, chase your passion no matter how different it seems at first, in the end your hardwork will pay!

  • @thefinallinkeroffire8213
    @thefinallinkeroffire8213 2 года назад +857

    Rajini's a really big deal in India. It's heartwarming to see his fans outside of India.
    If you want a basic understanding of how big he is, he's basically what you get if you combine Leonardo DiCaprio's popularity,Chuck Norris's badassery and Keanu's kind nature.

    • @kruxitka
      @kruxitka 2 года назад +13

      me too thought about Keanu !

    • @Violexie-wb7op
      @Violexie-wb7op 2 года назад +9

      I could see that.

    • @wahyaohni
      @wahyaohni 2 года назад +2

      Sorry for misunderstanding this is exciting and thank you for the pieces into context

    • @tisaname8490
      @tisaname8490 2 года назад +5

      But not in North India I think

    • @aasamspb967
      @aasamspb967 2 года назад +26

      @@tisaname8490 yes, he is big in north india. It's just that his current movies are not good so less impact in North India. Let's wait for a good movie from him. It will be fine.

  • @Trumancapote140
    @Trumancapote140 2 года назад +913

    Such a dedicated fan, he looks like a really gentle guy. That's amazing that he got to meet his idol! I really hope he gets to play in a movie with Rajinikanth one day. Very happy to see Tamil movies being appreciated in other parts of the world, great job Vice.

    • @tsawal
      @tsawal 2 года назад +8

      Its not about tamil movies, its about rajnikant

    • @barrymccockiner7142
      @barrymccockiner7142 2 года назад +7

      its about both, and more

    • @Dkthearn
      @Dkthearn 2 года назад +4

      Yeah it's a whole some kind of praise he gives the actor it's not creepy to me he should be in one of his movies as an Easter egg the man found a wife thru his love for the dude I say let the man be in one

    • @தமிழோன்
      @தமிழோன் 2 года назад +3

      @@tsawal Without the Tamils, and Tamil movies, Rajinikanth would have been just a regular guy like you and me.

    • @samuraiboi2735
      @samuraiboi2735 2 года назад

      @@தமிழோன் well i mean he would had taken a different role tho not trying to say he should abandon his tamil culture but just saying there are other options.
      I think your gonna hate me

  • @manish5209mk
    @manish5209mk 2 года назад +4

    as an north indian bollywood is 💩, south indian movie is ❤️

  • @induvinod5511
    @induvinod5511 2 года назад +34

    Vanakkam ayya !🙏
    Though I'm from Kerala 🌴, know tamil well and love the language. J can speak well too
    This video made me smile from mid to the end 😊☺️😁😄
    I got Completely hooked to this guy. I felt so happy to see the genuine coy smile he had all through. .
    And happier to know he got a life partner who shares his likes & joy.
    The auto part was hilarious.😂🤣loved it ! Wish someday ,i could ride in his auto. And his dress code, veshtti & shirt 😍
    Like so many, so happy to see our Thalaivar inspiring one fan across the seas.
    Athu thaan ayya ..intha kavarchi (charisma) entru sollkirathu.
    Thalaivar Neel naal vazhka 🙌

    • @induvinod5511
      @induvinod5511 2 года назад

      I personally am dying to visit Japan some day..
      I love to watch the cusines there. I wish to eat sushi, tempura,ramen etc. I love the cleanliness of the japenese.
      Maybe...someday..🙄🙏

    • @ytubeanime7206
      @ytubeanime7206 2 года назад

      @@induvinod5511 i hope you make it there I'm also a Keraliate and i went to Japan for two years but for me it was tough because being a Muslim the food is mostly pork and they say halal but still it contains pork broth but nowadays they are halal foods but at my time there wasn't that much I'm not make negative approch so beware always choose main city Side than village side I was at nara prefecture and believe me that plays were hell as racist and bullying after 1year and six months i shifted to Tokyo and also went best tourism spots in Japan and it's a lovely country most people are sad i don't know why and they don't tell anything about there problems there were more than 17 people i know in the institute died by killing there self so always choose Better place in Japan 😅😊 i hope your dream come true

    • @kkgaming5724
      @kkgaming5724 2 года назад

      @@ytubeanime7206 Thanks for your opinion.I also wish to live in Japan.

  • @S4nG33t
    @S4nG33t 2 года назад +379

    I’m Punjabi not even Tamil but it’s so nice to see people East of India open their hearts up to Tamil culture!

    • @iamnaz9
      @iamnaz9 2 года назад +35

      It's Japan. Not East of India.

    • @nxl2041
      @nxl2041 2 года назад +16

      @@iamnaz9 think he meant east asia rather

    • @rishabhrox1
      @rishabhrox1 2 года назад +12

      @@iamnaz9 East of India = Countries to the east of India, not East Indian states.

    • @glitchboi3537
      @glitchboi3537 2 года назад +3

      @GOUTHAM KRISHNA wait east Asia or south east Asia?

    • @rcnrm7638
      @rcnrm7638 2 года назад +2

      Lots of Tamils can relate to east asia much much better.

  • @smohan123
    @smohan123 2 года назад +425

    this dude is so authentic. eating with his hands. learning tamil. amazing. makes me proud to be indian. look how much culture we have to give the world.

    • @gracie99999
      @gracie99999 2 года назад +1

      oh waw that’s right he learned the language

  • @aussiejubes
    @aussiejubes 2 года назад +292

    This guy is living HIS best life. I appreciate this monumentally! If we all loved what we loved, went or didn't go where we wanted, and prioritised doing things we believe in, enjoy & want to do, we would all be much happier.
    This guys is unabashedly himself and I'm here for it 100%

  • @0doublezero0
    @0doublezero0 2 года назад +32

    7:11 I feel this dude's pain. I remember trying to learn Tamil back when the internet was almost non-existent (I'm Malayali born in the US, but have family in Tamil Nadu). Downright impossible to find anything teaching you the languages of each state. The main source was those "learn Tamil in 30 days" books, and even all my family were saying stuff in that book was wrong.

    • @t.castro4493
      @t.castro4493 2 года назад +3

      It's sadly a problem for languages that aren't popular among learners. I'm a Brazilian with interest in many cultures and I want to learn certain languages such as Tamil, but there are few resources still. If you want to learn an indigenous language, it's even more difficult to find books or classes.

  • @TheBinoyVudi
    @TheBinoyVudi 2 года назад +59

    It's a cultural thing. Pride + honor that go hand in hand with absolute humility and honesty. Now, this is not what all Indians are like, but it is something they desire deeply because the culture teaches them that.

  • @iris3manbha
    @iris3manbha 2 года назад +222

    Tamils are proud of their language, culture and their film industry. It is this reason that made their movies popular and successful. Hope Rajnikanth visit Japan to make his Japanese fans' dream come true.

    • @asmitsharma70
      @asmitsharma70 2 года назад +6

      For Once for the live of God be proud of being a Indian ur still a Indian u r not different from us

    • @trisha130
      @trisha130 2 года назад +5

      @@asmitsharma70 bro its not that deep, RUclips comment section is not a pedestal to show your patriotism . India has Bollywood as mainstream and tollywood’s struggle are no less, so if they want to specify their identity then what’s wrong??

    • @shobithmathew5666
      @shobithmathew5666 2 года назад +11

      @@asmitsharma70 India is just a nationalty. there are Malaysian Tamils, Sri Lankan Tamils, and African Tamils . their nationality depends on their region. but their identity is thamizh. I am proud of being a thamizhan

    • @novaprime1166
      @novaprime1166 2 года назад +3

      Proud to be Tamilan

    • @kaalishanmugam5796
      @kaalishanmugam5796 2 года назад +2

      @@shobithmathew5666 good one. For once for the love of God, hope you Sharma et al. can get this basic point drilled into your head and stop whining!.

  • @abotatu
    @abotatu 2 года назад +409

    When I was studying and working there in Japan. I always wondered why there were more movies of Rajnikanth than Shahrukh Khan or Hritik Roshan etc in Tsutaya(a dvd rental store), and always wondered who watched all these Tamil movies. But now I got sense of why he’s so famous there. Hope the man’s dreams come true.

    • @arindammandal1987
      @arindammandal1987 2 года назад +3

      The new star of Indian cinema is Yash, from the movie KGF,

    • @blyatknd6731
      @blyatknd6731 2 года назад +23

      @@arindammandal1987No Nowhere near Rajnikanth Fandom around the world.Bro ffs KGF is not even seen by NRI's than how come foreigners will see this shitty overrated action film.

    • @maxrockatansky5657
      @maxrockatansky5657 2 года назад +15

      @@arindammandal1987 kgf is a fan based exaggerated film with the hero has only one expression all the time. I wondered why the villain doesn't hit a single bullet in a rain of bullets at the scene when the hero and his gansters come out from those truck🤗

    • @blyatknd6731
      @blyatknd6731 2 года назад

      @@サイシヴァヴェルマ Are erri hukka nee Peru chusi nuvvu Korean or Japanese anukunna koncham ardham ayye Peru pettuko

    • @サイシヴァヴェルマ
      @サイシヴァヴェルマ 2 года назад

      @@blyatknd6731 Telugu?

  • @DarkZeroHero
    @DarkZeroHero 2 года назад +122

    I am glad this doesn't turn into "Never Meet Your Heroes" kind of thing. It's truly refreshing.

    • @gracie99999
      @gracie99999 2 года назад

      never meet your hero’s no longer hero’s

    • @rajeshbykani
      @rajeshbykani 2 года назад +2

      He better don't meet Rajni again. Because his fascination developed through 'cinema'. And in real Rajni is as usual. Like everyone else. That might affect the fan's fascination.

    • @lunarcalendar368
      @lunarcalendar368 2 года назад +12

      @@rajeshbykani he said that he loves the ordinary life rajini lives.

    • @mohammadtharik1287
      @mohammadtharik1287 2 года назад +1

      @@rajeshbykani there's no regret in his inspiration like most of us rajnikanth keeps secularism as his top most priority and is formal and respectful no matter who he speaks to

  • @himanshumalhotra4244
    @himanshumalhotra4244 2 года назад +32

    Great documentary, now this is what we call soft power. You create a lasting influence by virtue of your culture/talent/contribution/values, you don’t have to fire a single bullet

  • @abhayram8859
    @abhayram8859 2 года назад +27

    Not Just In Japan And Ethiopia Rajnikanth Is A Legend In This World 🌎

  • @1982pantro
    @1982pantro 2 года назад +409

    I used to make fun of this guy movies,but after seeing this story,I have found a new level of respect for him, I can't believe my ignorance I feel ashamed. Never judge a book by its cover. THANKS VICE

    • @Dingdinggkdv
      @Dingdinggkdv 2 года назад +3

      Which story line you are talking about?

    • @1982pantro
      @1982pantro 2 года назад +23

      @@Dingdinggkdv I used to go here on RUclips and look for funny Indian fight scenes or videos and just laugh, this guy's always comes out on them. I was very wrong of course.

    • @invertedaura1986
      @invertedaura1986 2 года назад +16

      Don't be an apologist. It's fine. Lots of people had that same train of thought.

    • @1982pantro
      @1982pantro 2 года назад +4

      @@invertedaura1986 thank you,I truly mean it.

    • @rishin8012
      @rishin8012 2 года назад +4

      you should be ashamed honestly

  • @invertedaura1986
    @invertedaura1986 2 года назад +283

    This guy just cemented his role in an upcoming Thalaivar movie. Congratulations! Look out for this guy soon.

  • @danielwilhelm8870
    @danielwilhelm8870 2 года назад +157

    This for some strange reason this was incredibly satisfying & enjoyable to watch & learn about. The pure love they have for the actor.

  • @anonymoust2905
    @anonymoust2905 2 года назад +5

    Nepalese too love Rajnikanth!🇳🇵❤️

  • @monalishac
    @monalishac 2 года назад +11

    As a non tamilan and having a lil bit knowledge of Japanese...It was so hard to distinguish when he was switching languages. His switch from japanese to tamil is so smooth

  • @PTS2024
    @PTS2024 2 года назад +211

    As someone who is obsessed with Japanese culture, its very interesting to see a Japanese person obsessed with someone else’s culture! Love this!!

    • @gracie99999
      @gracie99999 2 года назад +3

      good point

    • @Richa_cute
      @Richa_cute 2 года назад +5

      Everyone likes other cultures more due to fascination. If someone likes their own culture it's out of pride and familiarity.

  • @suryadas6987
    @suryadas6987 2 года назад +258

    I'm Tamil from Tiruchirappalli and though I'm not much into cinema it's really great to see someone so into something from our culture and even he learned speak some Tamil. Really amazing and nice thing! 🙏🏼

    • @amazingpradeep1235
      @amazingpradeep1235 2 года назад +4

      Trichy? Nanum dan bro.

    • @suryadas6987
      @suryadas6987 2 года назад

      @@amazingpradeep1235 Nice! 😎👍🙏🏼🕺I am shishya at Sri Jai Aghorakaali Thirukovil in Ariyamangalam Area.

    • @satyamsoni1004
      @satyamsoni1004 2 года назад +6

      I'm a Hindi speaker how can I learn Tamil??
      I'm interested in Tamil🤩 and Sanskrit 🤩
      I have learnt little bit of Sanskrit in my scl and i want to learn more Sanskrit and also Tamil
      Both these languages are the Oldest language of Our BHARAT 😎❤️❤️🤩
      And please don't start a debate that which is more older instead we must be proud that world's most oldest language is from our BHARAT (India)

    • @amazingpradeep1235
      @amazingpradeep1235 2 года назад +3

      @@satyamsoni1004 you're exactly right. These two are the most ancient language in the world actually. From Tamil, telugu and and other south languages are derived. You can easily learn by watching Tamil News and buy a alphabet book and a English - Tamil - Tamil dictionary to know the meanings. And try to hear some melody songs or watch movies. It's actually easy to learn, speak, read, hard to learn writing, very hard to master it (there are pandits for those things).

  • @khalilahd.
    @khalilahd. 2 года назад +34

    Wow I was literally studying my Japanese vocab when this came up. Guess I’m taking a study break 😅

  • @myafelicia
    @myafelicia 2 года назад +22

    Seeing the sheer joy and happiness in his eyes, has made my day!!! It is telling and kind of sad that I suddenly realise that I don't see that much happiness around me in people's eyes, so bless this couple. And yes, Indian movies are often fun to watch. I've been blessed with countless movies from around the world, from Asia to Africa, Europe and the Americas. Storytelling has been a huge part of humankind throughout the ages, and movies have become a magnificent tool to continue that tradition. Thank you for this wonderful video, VICE!!!

  • @hrzn9334
    @hrzn9334 2 года назад +47

    being a Tamil in love with Japanese culture, this really does put a smile on my face

  • @therationalist6211
    @therationalist6211 2 года назад +70

    Rajnikant in most of his movies is portrayed as a working class background protagonist , hence Japanese people may relate with it.

  • @carthyngo
    @carthyngo 2 года назад +107

    This made me tear up :') I'm so happy he's so happy

    • @nihal114
      @nihal114 2 года назад +7

      Same here! His innocence and happiness made me emotional.

  • @sleepforever342
    @sleepforever342 2 года назад +43

    Well, his movie are kind of anime live action

    • @aninen46862
      @aninen46862 2 года назад +4

      His older films show his genuine acting talent. He sold out in the 2000s and later to stay relevant

    • @manopu2113
      @manopu2113 2 года назад +1

      Vijay is the Indian Son Goku

  • @caxtonuniversitylecture7441
    @caxtonuniversitylecture7441 2 года назад +2

    As a Tamilian i am sure even this guy ( who is a great fan) is disappointed with Annatha. 🥴🥴🥴

  • @abdullakhan2766
    @abdullakhan2766 2 года назад +13

    Myself a Thalaivar Rajinikanth fan... Getting goosebumps on seeing him every time when he flies India to watch movies with fans. Rajinikanth is just a hero... But once u become his fan... U will know his humanity which impacts you and change ur life too. Hope Thalaivar should give him a chance in a movie and Thalaivar should visit Japan once!!!!! 😘😍 Thankyou for this Documentary! VICE 🔥

  • @vickananda
    @vickananda 2 года назад +76

    This fan is a wonderful man, full of gentle devotion yet capable of implementing his passions too. I would only get married again if I met a man with these qualities, for sure. He and his wife are so sweet of a couple. Really shed a few tears to see this kind of happiness.

  • @axem.8338
    @axem.8338 2 года назад +100

    Such a pure hearted guy! Massive respect.

  • @vlocke706
    @vlocke706 2 года назад +54

    I’m from south India . He’s a big as the Tamilian film industry. He’s the one who introduced South Indian films to the world.

  • @dontmentionit1596
    @dontmentionit1596 2 года назад +5

    Never have I ever not even once in my entire Japanese life, even on the Japanese internet, I’ve never heard of this Indian actor. Maybe 1 in 1000 Japanese might know this guy tho.

    • @Prarabdhasachan61204
      @Prarabdhasachan61204 2 года назад +1

      The same case in india ......RUclips never reccomends anime .....here but still we have over 200M anime fans .....its a case of population density .....

  • @23Nayan
    @23Nayan 2 года назад +13

    Get this man a role in a south movie please . He deserves it .

  • @Violexie-wb7op
    @Violexie-wb7op 2 года назад +79

    This is the most wholesome, feel good story on the internet I've seen all week. I think I shall play this for anime club as a nod to why its beneficial to celebrate and appreciate art from other cultures. ❤👩🏾‍🏫

  • @carolmorris5753
    @carolmorris5753 2 года назад +70

    More videos like this, please! Time to see much more of the good in this world - we’ve been bombarded with the negative for far too long. 😊❤️🙏

  • @steffennate17
    @steffennate17 2 года назад +38

    Rajnikanth literally acts in movies and goes on pilgrimages to the Himalayas. He started off as a bus conductor where a producer saw him flick a cigarette and asked him if he would like to act. He is now a straight up legend.

  • @aeonian_harshul
    @aeonian_harshul 2 года назад +7

    The fandom is just insane, I am speechless

  • @daisyzea2386
    @daisyzea2386 2 года назад +11

    This is why cultural fields, entertainment fields are so much important in life. And not only your country but you can always find love for other country's culture, entertainment and basically anything.
    It spreads love throughout the globe.

  • @Joshua-yv4gx
    @Joshua-yv4gx 2 года назад +23

    This guy is the personification of the dialogue
    : I'm not only a fan now i am a whole Air conditioner

  • @Mememeep
    @Mememeep 2 года назад +37

    I’m smiling the whole time while watching this. I’m not even from India.

  • @amazingpradeep1235
    @amazingpradeep1235 2 года назад +147

    All Indians, assemble.
    I'm really happy that Tamil movies are watched by Japanese people and they admire it and love it.
    Especially this guy deserves our respect.

    • @duper1193
      @duper1193 2 года назад +4

      Lmao this guy = whole Japan country 😐😭

    • @Renin_Viper
      @Renin_Viper 2 года назад +14

      @@duper1193 you seem to be one of those people who likes to ruin things when people are having fun .. sometimes one guy is all it takes to build a Community ,That one guy just showed that Japanese are capable of loving indian movies and that common interest is enough to bring us together

    • @amazingpradeep1235
      @amazingpradeep1235 2 года назад +3

      @@Renin_Viper Thanks for the backup brother.

    • @amazingpradeep1235
      @amazingpradeep1235 2 года назад +2

      @Jack Walters Happy to see the support brother 👍

    • @gracie99999
      @gracie99999 2 года назад +3

      and peru

  • @bepopxxx
    @bepopxxx 2 года назад +371

    bruh its not only japanese, im myself as a Malaysian obsessed with Rajnikath, and alot of Malaysian do. He is a King of Tamil Actor.

    • @gracie99999
      @gracie99999 2 года назад +2

      gerring deeper

    • @dhineshkumars1991
      @dhineshkumars1991 2 года назад +10

      Yeah but Malaysia has indian origin population but here in Japan he got famous by one movie which is MUTHU and they don't even know tamil language which makes it so exciting on such.fan following in a country where they have lot of content from anime to movies to webseries

    • @phase7043
      @phase7043 2 года назад

      thats ma man right here

    • @juice8431
      @juice8431 2 года назад

      Even Singapore

  • @ajlaanmi8351
    @ajlaanmi8351 2 года назад +23

    3:10
    Most Rajini fans would say the same. No movie can beat Baasha.
    There is no movie in the world which got packed houses even after being run on theatres after 22 years of its initial release.

  • @hariharanvenkatesan5740
    @hariharanvenkatesan5740 2 года назад +4

    Trade offer :-
    Give me :- Rajinikanth
    You get :- Anime.
    🤝

  • @SK-eb6sq
    @SK-eb6sq 2 года назад +60

    This guy is following his passion and living his life, as if there is nothing there to lose. Learnt something today.

  • @theman44ful
    @theman44ful 2 года назад +52

    I love this man. That kind of passion for something is extremely rare and should be cherished

  • @s3narasi
    @s3narasi 2 года назад +138

    Being a Rajini Fan myself, Rajini's humility keeps us from expressing unwavered love for him easily. He was bus conductor who became an actor but still gives all the credit of his success to his fans.

  • @Aadhi007
    @Aadhi007 2 года назад +65

    As a Tamil speaking person, getting goosebumps seeing this video. Such a commitment, love for a different culture. That's truly awesome. Inspiring 🙏

  • @ankanchoudhury8433
    @ankanchoudhury8433 2 года назад +6

    Why can't the whole world be like this? Just raw wholesomeness and appreciation of each other's culture. I am a Bengali and both Tamil and Japanese cultures are as alien to me as possible. But this story made me so happy and hopeful for there are still good hearted passionate people in the world.

  • @ktc95
    @ktc95 2 года назад +29

    I love nothing more than seeing people with true passion. Thanks for the smile!

  • @kapripro
    @kapripro 2 года назад +37

    People respect Rajni sir not just for his movies but also for his deeds, he has had a major impact on thousands of people , alarger than life personality, yet so simple

  • @har5551
    @har5551 2 года назад +5

    私はインド人ですと日本語を勉強しています。そのビデオを見てすっごく嬉しかった。ラジャにさんはインドのたいせつなひとですから日本人もラジャにさんが好きことが聞くと嬉しいです。インドの映画が好きにしてくれてありがとうございます。
    (間違いでごめんなさい)

  • @vaibhavyadav9064
    @vaibhavyadav9064 2 года назад +3

    India: chasing western culture
    West: chasing Japanese culture
    Japan: chasing Indian culture

  • @peteck007
    @peteck007 2 года назад +51

    This is just amazing. I know a South Korean dude (who also has a RUclips channel) who watched a Hindi movie (3 idiots) and was fascinated by the language and he made a point to learn it. Now 8 years later man is smashing the language, acquired fluency of Hindi at a native level.

    • @gracie99999
      @gracie99999 2 года назад +1

      that’s pretty cool, wanna learn Spanish but that type learning ain’t my thing

    • @Akas410
      @Akas410 2 года назад

      That's amazing. Can you link his channel please?

    • @peteck007
      @peteck007 2 года назад +1

      @@Akas410 yes, try searching "Korea ka lala"

  • @mztik
    @mztik 2 года назад +21

    What a wholesome story! Thanks to this, I'm watching Muthu on Netflix!

  • @Riomojo
    @Riomojo 2 года назад +30

    This so greatly warmed my heart, this man is so cute and the philanthropy is inspiring. Beautiful story

  • @dawnchamling5710
    @dawnchamling5710 2 года назад +12

    #Rajnikant please make his dream come true by giving him a role in your next movie. He is not only a fan but a super fan

  • @muralikrishnanayyappan6513
    @muralikrishnanayyappan6513 2 года назад +4

    Love this Video !! Heard some stories of Thalaivars FAME in Japan but didnt know it was ASTRONOMICAL !!
    Arigato Gozaimashta Yasuda-San !!
    Yes - We all hope to see you in that CAMEO ROLE in Thalaivars movie !!

  • @GreasyFox
    @GreasyFox 2 года назад +38

    In some ways, Japan is an emotion repressed place, it is no wonder they would love something that can express a person's feelings via dance and music

  • @rahulkarmakar6563
    @rahulkarmakar6563 2 года назад +64

    It's not just "this Indian actor". He's Rajnikanth. The best there ever was, the best there ever will be.

    • @a1fromday117
      @a1fromday117 2 года назад +12

      That’s like saying you are the smartest kid in the special Ed class.

    • @Al-fm8kh
      @Al-fm8kh 2 года назад +2

      @@a1fromday117 Hahahahaha. Spot on mate

    • @_UNISTAR_
      @_UNISTAR_ 2 года назад +4

      @@a1fromday117 Shows ur ignorance is what this does.
      Not a sick burn.

    • @tcrijwanachoudhury
      @tcrijwanachoudhury 2 года назад

      @@a1fromday117 nah Bollywood is just really that big, indias also the most populated country in the world. some people in the west, like you, are just ignorant or top in the special Ed class as you put it

    • @gracie99999
      @gracie99999 2 года назад

      is it okay if i watch his films

  • @OliveGarden420
    @OliveGarden420 2 года назад +22

    Seeing him with his wife was so wholesome

  • @BakaNeBaka
    @BakaNeBaka 2 года назад +16

    Damn the passion... This is what we call a SUPERFAN... And to think that majority of people in India don't bother about this actual demi god is intriguing indeed....

    • @mothwoman2004
      @mothwoman2004 2 года назад

      Majority of people have way more important things to do.

  • @hannminlee1753
    @hannminlee1753 2 года назад +1

    I'm a big fan too, from Malaysia. Heartwarming video.

  • @forgedude
    @forgedude 2 года назад +7

    I am a Bhartiya in love with Anime, from the Fullmetal Alchemist to AOT to Studio Ghibli's works and seeing someone there a fan on Bhartiya Cinema makes me warm inside. In a manner, it's the "Law of Equivalent Exchange."

    • @Adgjmptw343
      @Adgjmptw343 2 года назад +1

      That's the beauty of art , it brings people closer.

  • @iqbal55
    @iqbal55 2 года назад +24

    This was so wholesome to watch! It's so nice to see someone so happy and passionate about something in their life. Thanks for sharing Vice!

  • @ivareskesner2019
    @ivareskesner2019 2 года назад +14

    Why somebody I've never heard of is obsessed with somebody else I've never heard of..fascinating 👍🏻

    • @Vishnu-gh4vr
      @Vishnu-gh4vr 2 года назад +6

      It's almost as fascinating as I'm liking your comment,a person I will never meet,who lives miles away from where I live,its only after I saw your comment I even came to know about your existence our lives are crazy like that brother ❤❤

    • @ivareskesner2019
      @ivareskesner2019 2 года назад +2

      @@Vishnu-gh4vr Most definitely, mate. It's the Schroedinger's Cat thought experiment. Do I actually exist or do I only exist when you interact with me?

  • @coffee_bbx
    @coffee_bbx 2 года назад +57

    He's such a big fan boy and i can see his love and respect for him. And with all of this he's still the best fan, no toxicity is found just positivity

  • @andrewjpalla
    @andrewjpalla 2 года назад +28

    This is so wholesome. It's so nice to see people show love to media from outside of their own culture. We are all human and we can definitely enjoy and be inspired by each other's stories.

  • @manorsolomon951
    @manorsolomon951 8 месяцев назад +1

    Feels weird knowing Rajnikanth is so big in other countries when I myself living in India only have watched his 2-3 movies. I know he is very big actor but watching this makes me proud that Rajnikanth is one of the few actors who are exporting Indian culture to whole world.

  • @watchxfiles
    @watchxfiles 2 года назад +15

    I loved this! I love how Japan loves Movies from India

  • @__III__
    @__III__ 2 года назад +16

    wow its so nice to see someone from another country like India. As someone with Indian ancestry it always makes me happy when someone even gives the slightest compliment to my motherland

  • @guy_from_southpark
    @guy_from_southpark 2 года назад +15

    This video is wholesome ❤️ I started crying... Like what else you need in life and he is so happy #respect

  • @The2Pandas
    @The2Pandas 2 года назад +8

    Hats off to this man and his family... Love and huge respect from India 🇮🇳

  • @asadsankar589
    @asadsankar589 2 года назад +2

    We Indians are Loving JDM while Japanese are loving IDM...
    That's cool...
    Never knew our food, film, TukTuk be famous there ...
    Hats Off to Rajni Sir and his Fans...

  • @ultimusG
    @ultimusG 2 года назад +15

    Awesome. So interesting to see fans having a blast with what they love.

  • @sup9125
    @sup9125 2 года назад +4

    As an Indian Weeb I'm truly amazed.....He's speaking Tamil and I as an Indian can't speak it... It's really amazed

    • @m.elephant3996
      @m.elephant3996 2 года назад

      I'm in the same place... I never understood how endearing it was having someone take an interest in your culture .
      Watching this bro going that far makes me see a side I grew distant of idk ..prideful lmao

  • @kzal421
    @kzal421 2 года назад +8

    He is so gentle and kind . Very moving ..
    And that dialogue from Bhasha is my favourite, we all say that whenever that scene comes ..he did to so beautifully ✨

  • @julia_likeschicken
    @julia_likeschicken 2 года назад +3

    OHHHHH THATS HIM!! I've been searching who he is because I used to watch all of his film when I was younger! Now, I'm going to rewatch it!

  • @ashmansasa7565
    @ashmansasa7565 2 года назад +4

    12:45… I hope some Tamil Producer gives him a role in at least one Rajini film. To make this happen, we need to spread this message as much as possible so it eventually reaches the Tamil Movie Industry.

  • @jixjones5130
    @jixjones5130 2 года назад +16

    I have seen this guy before and I'am happy 2x today that Vice covered him here... I absolutely love this guy ❤Hope he gets a role in our thalaiva's upcoming movies🇮🇳❤🇯🇵

  • @affanalam6123
    @affanalam6123 2 года назад +12

    Such a wholesome guy with a wholesome story.

  • @sibi51811
    @sibi51811 2 года назад +7

    He sold CDs and DVDs out of an auto to help the chennai flood relief. Very admirable.

  • @somalishurumbi1617
    @somalishurumbi1617 2 года назад +3

    I thought only Somali obsessed with Indian movies now I know

  • @desiigot7384
    @desiigot7384 2 года назад +7

    This was so cute and so wholesome, lots of love from India 💚🇮🇳