Superstar Rajinikanth’s reach is something which is beyond boundaries. And Durban city’s Deputy Mayor Loganathan Naidoo has proved this now by expressing interest to partner with the top actor.

Naidoo, who was on a visit to Chennai to strengthen his city’s association with the Tamil Nadu’s capital, said, “Rajinikanth is one of the biggest superstars in the south- Indian film industry. I would like to meet him.”

The Deputy Mayor of one of the largest cities of South Africa added: “We want to attract the south-Indian film industry to Durban to make movies here. That would help boost tourism.”

On Wednesday, a six-member team headed by Naidoo held discussion with Chennai Mayor M Subramanian regarding a ‘sister city' partnership to promote cultural ties and friendship.

“Chennai is very strong in information technology, textiles, motor manufacturing and the movie industry. We will be looking at how businesses based here could tie up agreements with them. We would also like to link SA companies with them,” Naidoo, who belongs to the erstwhile Arcot district, said.