In an online poll organized by a reputed matrimonial site on the occasion of (13.6.2010) Father's Day to select the most admired father super star Rajinikanth has been voted the most admired celebrity father in south India.

Rajinikant ranked first among respondents across South India with 42 per cent votes. Rajnikanth is worshipped not just on screen but also as a father figure in real life. Rajini has two daughters - Aishwarya and Soundarya. Interestingly Rajinikanth received his second grand son through his first daughter Aishwarya Dhanush.

In north, Amitabh Bachchan is the most admired celebrity father cornering 60 per cent of the votes polled. Amitabh is the father of Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan and Shweta Nanda.