Sunday brought sunshine on the faces of millions of Rajini fans all over the world, as the first look of the Superstar's next film, 'Kochadaiyaan', was released in the form of advertisements in daily newspapers.

Within hours, the still, which had Rajini standing on one leg on the top of a hill, was shared by thousands on social networking and microblogging sites. "It was like the Thaandavam of Lord Shiva," said Rajini Balaji, an ardent fan of the Superstar.

At some places, Rajini fans burst crackers and distributed sweets to express their happiness that the Thalaivar's next film has hit the floors. "There is no bigger joy than this for us," said Selvam of Ambattur, who is an office-bearer of a Rajini Rasigar Mandram.

Directed by Soundarya R Ashwin, the younger daughter of the Superstar, the film is produced by Media One Global Entertainment and presented by Eros International. Music is by A R Rahman, while K S Ravikumar has penned the script for this India's first performance capture photorealistic film, which is to be made on 3D.