Dr Rajkumar's Memorial Launch-Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth And South Indian Stars Invited

Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and Tamil legend Rajinikanth are invited to attend the unveiling ceremony of matinee idol Dr Rajkumar's memorial on 29th November along with other stars of Indian cinema.

Information Minister Roshan Baig said, along with them south superstars Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Mamooty and Mohanlal and actress B Sarojaa Devi would also be invited.

Ravi Kumar, Secretary - Member of Dr Rajkumar Pratisthana, "The memorial, which is set up on the premises of Kanteerava Studio, has been developed at a cost of Rs seven crore so far."

He said the details about the venue, that the work on a 800-seater open-air auditorium, mini water body, landscaping, installation of a three-ft long bronze bust statue of Dr Rajkumar, and an exhibition 40 photographs of select movies of the thespian, had been completed.

Dr Rajkumar Pratisthana, comprising writers, bureaucrats, and members from the actor's family were supervising the progress of the work. Now the place is now being called 'Rajkumar Punyabhoomi' and has become a tourist destination.