Rajinikanth has made big news in the media since morning. He has been awarded the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2020 by the Indian government. This is a very big honor for the star hero. This news has brought a lot of smiles to many of his fans worldwide. Popular across generations, a body of work few can boast of, diverse roles, and an endearing personality…that’s Shri @rajinikanth Ji for you. It is a matter of immense joy that Thalaiva has been conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Congratulations to him,” PM Modi tweeted. Considered the highest honor for an artist in Indian cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke award comprises a Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus) medallion, a shawl, and a cash prize of ₹10,00,000. It was conferred upon Amitabh Bachchan in 2018.