In just a few hours, the much-awaited Sivaji will hit the screens. The long wait finally gets over.

Rajnikanth's much-hyped Sivaji will open to packed houses all across the globe.

Being released in over 2,500 screens all across the globe, Sivaji will no doubt the charm the Rajnikanth fans.

Theatres have started to wear festive look and Rajnikanth fans are performing special poojas for their hero's film to click at the box office.

Happy at the end product is Rajnikanth himself.

Addressing media persons during his visit to Thirupathy on Tuesday, Rajnikanth said,”The movie would be a delight for masses. It will attract all class of audience”.

Special premiere for Rajnikanth fans have been arranged at several screens in Chennai on Thursday evening and actors including Kamal Haasan, Vijay are expected to watch the movie tonight.

Several contests are being run on Sivaji and the industry is eagerly waiting to see the first response from the audience.