Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka Dr. D. Venkateshwaran met Padma Bhushan 'Superstar' Rajinikanth, a world renowned actor from South India, at his residence on 29 May 2023.

During the meeting, DHC invited Mr. Rajinikanth to visit Sri Lanka as his presence will enhance cinema induced tourism as well as spiritual & wellness tourism.

DHC also personally invited him to explore the 'Ramayana Trail' that is exclusive to Sri Lanka and also other unique Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka.