Thiruvananthapuram : Superstar Rajinikanth-starrer Tamil action drama “Kabali” which released across 306 screens in Kerala on Froday, literally kept many awake to watch it as early as 5 a.m., when the screens came alive.

Incidentally, the Kerala release is being done by the distribution company of superstar Mohanlal and his close aide Antony Perumbavoor.

And when the film was over, many felt it was worth it to keep awake.

“Super, excellent, Rajni has not failed us, definitely there has and must be a sequel to it… Then only it will be complete,” were some of the first reactions across the state.

At Palakkad, the district bordering Tamil Nadu, fans burst crackers and distributed sweets.

In the state capital alone, eight screens showed the much awaited film and long queues was seen by those who could not get a ticket for the opening show.

Yesteryear actress Maneka, recalling her experience acting alongside the great Rajinikanth in the Tamil film “Netrikann”, said simplicity is his hallmark and that’s what has made him great.