Source: Photo: Varinder Chawla
Rajinikanth's Kaala released on Thursday and fans of the Thalaiva had no intentions of containing their excitement. Kaala released across India and here's a look at how Mumbai rejoiced.

One of the fans dressed up like Rajinikanth's onscreen character Kaala and arrived at the theatres.

Source: Photo: Varinder Chawla
Rajinikanth's doppelganger was also quite a hit with the fans. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth is far, far away from Mumbai or Chennai. He flew into the hills of Bengal a day before the movie's release - he's currently in Kurseong for the shooting of his untitled project.

Source: Photo: Varinder Chawla
Fans were spotted bathing Rajinikanth's life-sized posters with milk on Kaala day.

Source: Photo: Varinder Chawla
Rajinikanth's Kaala was also welcomed with pomp and show.

Source: Photo: Varinder Chawla
Flower petals were also showered on posters of Kaala.

Source: Photo: Varinder Chawla
The release day of Kaala turned out to be a day of celebration for Rajinikanth fans.