It was only during May 2024, Superstar of Indian Cinema, the legendary Rajinikanth was offered the prestigious Golden Visa by the UAE. In turn, the actor took to social media to thank the Government of Abu Dhabi and Mr. MA Yusuf Ali, the founder of Lulu Hypermarket for the same.
The golden visa is a long term residence visa which is granted to personalities of various countries to visit, work or live in the UAE.
Other celebrities from India who have been bestowed the award include Telugu Film stars Chiranjeevi, Allu Arjun, Malayalam actors Mammoty and his son Dulquer Salman, Mohanlal, Prithviraj, Bollywood sensations Ranveer Singh, Varun Dhawan, Urvashi Rautela, Mouni Roy, etc.
Lulu entered India in 2013 with its first mall located at Kochi, followed by several malls in the country including at Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur & Palakkad in Kerala, Bangalore in Karnataka and Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. It also operates a chain of Hypermarkets with the same name.
The company opened doors to one of its largest Hypermarkets in India at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu in June 2023. The company has also committed a large establishment that would come up in in 2026 in the southern fringes of Chennai.
In a rare gesture of promoting a particular brand or a company, Actor Rajinikanth has wished the team at Coimbatore for their first store anniversary.
This is most probably due to a sense of gratitude to his friend and the promoter of Lulu Group.
In a post shared on his LinkedIn profile, Nishad MA, Director and CEO of Lulu Group India shared the video along with a thank you note to the Superstar.
“Celebrate the magnificent first anniversary of Lulu Hypermarket Coimbatore in grand style, graced by the legendary ✨Superstar Sri. Rajinikanth through his exclusive video wishes!”
His iconic presence adds a touch of stardom to our momentous occasion. Sri. Rajinikanth, an esteemed figure in the hearts of millions, extends his heartfelt congratulations to Lulu Hypermarket Coimbatore, recognizing its remarkable journey and commitment to serving the community. As we mark this milestone, his video message sparks joy and excitement, elevating the festivities to new heights 🌟.
“The Superstar’s words of encouragement inspire us to continue our pursuit of excellence, offering an unparalleled shopping experience to our valued patrons”, he noted.
It is to be noted that the Superstar has never endorsed any product or brand in his 5-decades of cinema life. Despite offers from top International and Domestic brands, where his peers and seniors, including his much revered Amitabh Bachchan have appeared, the actor has maintained a position of not endorsing any brand.
Abu Dhabi based LuLu Hypermarkets had an estimated turnover of USD 8 Bn (INR 66,000 Cr) during FY 2022.
The Group operates various retail formats in 23 markets worldwide in the GCC, Egypt, Indonesia and Malaysia. The company has committed an estimated investment of INR 3,500 Cr in India in the next 5 years.
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