A group of government school students from Tamil Nadu has set off on an educational trip to Malaysia as part of a state initiative to provide international exposure. Adding to the significance of the trip, Tamil Nadu’s School Education Minister, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, also accompanied them, making the journey even more special.
Tamil Nadu’s School Education Minister, Anbil Mahesh, recently shared a touching moment involving Superstar Rajinikanth that has since gone viral on social media. The legendary actor had an unexpected yet meaningful interaction with a group of government school students who were preparing for an educational tour to Malaysia.
As part of the Tamil Nadu government’s initiative to provide international exposure to students, 52 government school students were given the rare opportunity to travel abroad. Just as they were departing from the airport, they had a surprise encounter with Rajinikanth, who took a moment to greet them and extend his best wishes, making their journey even more special.
அரசுப் பள்ளி மாணவர்களுக்கு வாழ்த்துகள் தெரிவித்த சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் @rajinikanth சார்
நமது அரசுப் பள்ளி மாணவர்கள் 52 பேர் மலேசியா சென்றுள்ள நிலையில், அவர்களுடன் இணைந்து கொள்வதற்காக விமான நிலையம் சென்றபோது சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் அவர்களைச் சந்தித்தோம். அப்போது "மாண்புமிகு முதலமைச்சர்… pic.twitter.com/omYV0GjNSE
— Anbil Mahesh (@Anbil_Mahesh) February 24, 2025
The minister shared insights about the meeting, highlighting the importance of the initiative. Under the leadership of Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, the Tamil Nadu government has been facilitating international study tours for government school students, with this trip to Malaysia being the eighth such educational excursion. For many students, it was their first time experiencing air travel, making the journey even more significant.
Minister Anbil Mahesh reminisced about Rajinikanth’s humble and inspiring nature, noting how the superstar encouraged the students in his signature style. His words of support added to their excitement and served as a source of motivation, making the trip even more unforgettable.
In his social media post, the minister conveyed his appreciation for Rajinikanth’s thoughtful gesture. He mentioned that the students felt truly honored by the superstar’s words and emphasized that such encouragement from a legendary figure would inspire them in their future pursuits. The minister also assured Rajinikanth that his best wishes would be passed on to the students, further boosting their confidence and enthusiasm.
In his social media post, he stated that the travel itinerary was carefully planned to include visits to historically significant sites, educational and scientific institutions, and landmarks representing Indian heritage.
As part of this journey, Minister Anbil Mahesh also mentioned that they visited Merdeka Square (Dataran Merdeka) along with the students.
Source: Times of India, Minister Anbil Mahesh Instagram
