Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan to share stage

Superstar Rajinikanth and veteran actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan will be seen together at the Natchathira Vizha 2018 festival in Kuala Lumpur today.

Organised by the South Indian Artistes Association, the event includes performances by comedians, singers and actors as well as friendly sporting matches - cricket and football - between the Indian and Malaysian-Indian artistes.

Kamal will fly to Kuala Lumpur on January 12, according to a source close to the actor.

Joining Rajinikanth and Kamal at the event will be actors Vijay, Suriya, Arya, Vishal, Dhanush, Vikram, Vijay Sethupathi, Jayam Ravi, Sivakarthikeyan, Samantha, Amala Paul and Kushboo.

According to Datuk Abdul Malik Dasthigeer, CEO, Malik Streams Corp, Natchatira Vizha 2018 will see the attendance of around 250 artistes.

"About 200 experienced security personnel have been appointed to look into the matter including transporting the artists, to ensure everyone arrives safely where they need to be. They have a tight schedule as it's a full-day event," Dasthigeer said.

The event will take place at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil.