Rajinikanth plays dual avatar in `Lingaa`

Chennai: Superstar Rajinikanth, who is currently busy shooting for Tamil actioner `Lingaa`, will be seen in dual avatar in the film. He will be playing a district collector and an unknown role in a flashback sequence"Rajini sir is playing double role in the film. He plays a district collector in the present day of the story, while he will be seen in a different role in the flashback sequence. The makers have kept it a secret," a source from the film`s unit told reporters.

Rajinikanth and the rest of the crew are currently shooting in Hyderabad. Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha is paired with the superstar. Directed by K.S. Ravikumar, `Lingaa` also features Jagapathi Babu in an important role. A.R. Rahman is composing the tunes for the movie.