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South Indian star Sarathkumar hails Lanka's tourism appeal

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November 08, 2025

Veteran South Indian actor R. Sarathkumar has lauded Sri Lanka's vast tourism potential during his ongoing four-day visit to the island.

Sarathkumar arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday as part of a promotional initiative to position the country as a premier travel destination.

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