To celebrate the special occasion, fans of Rajinikanth organised welfare activities, cake-cuttings and screenings, while crowds gathered outside the legend's residence
Rajinikanth
It's a double bonanza for the fans of Superstar Rajinikanth. The legendary actor celebrates his 75th birthday on Friday, 12 December, which, incidentally, marks his 50 years in cinema as well.
The legend celebrated his 75th birthday on the sets of director Nelson's eagerly awaited action thriller Jailer 2, a film in which he happens to be playing the lead. He had a brief cake cutting celebration with the entire unit, after which he resumed working.
Not surprisingly, the day turned into a carnival for fans and the film industry alike, with special film re-releases, music shows and themed parties marking 50 years of the iconic actor's journey in cinema.
Rajinikanth's old movies re-release
To celebrate the double milestone, Rajinikanth's blockbuster Padayappa stormed back into theatres globally, in a remastered 4K version, on Friday.
Overjoyed fans thronged the theatres to celebrate their "god", in usual early-morning "FDFS-style": with cut-outs, milk abhishekams and firecrackers. Cinema chains and single screens in Tamil Nadu and overseas reported strong advance bookings.
VIDEO | Chennai: Fans dance and celebrate at Rohini Theatre as actor Rajinikanth's iconic movie Padayappa is re-released on his birthday. The Superstar turns 75 today, turning the theatre into a festive frenzy.#Rajinikanth #Padayappa #Chennai
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 12, 2025
(Full video available on PTI… pic.twitter.com/duUOfH1qro
In Singapore, the 1992 hit Annamalai has also returned in 4K and Dolby Atmos, with special shows clubbed as part of "50 Golden Years of Rajinism" events, giving fans a double dose of nostalgia on the big screen.
In Chennai, various events, like the marquee "Thalaivar 75 | Rajini Hits", a four-hour live concert featuring band Chords & Strings performing hit songs from Rajinikanth films, are being held so that fans can turn up in themed T-shirts or sporting signature styles from his films.
The city's nightlife too has joined the festivities with Rajinikanth-themed parties, promising DJ sets, live acts and visuals built around Rajinikanth's most popular on-screen moments.
Underlining the star's deep pop-cultural imprint, across Tamil Nadu, fan associations organised welfare activities, cake-cuttings and screenings, while crowds gathered outside the actor's residence to wish him on the landmark birthday.
Political leaders wish Rajinikanth
Political leaders, including Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M K Stalin, took to X to convey their wishes to the legend.
"Rajinikanth = A charm that triumphs over age," CM Stalin said. Wishing his "friend who has captivated audiences from six to sixty for half a century", the CM said, "May he continue to deliver many more successful works and keep his flag of victory flying high with the love and support of the people".
ரஜினிகாந்த் = வயதை வென்ற வசீகரம்!
— M.K.Stalin - தமிழ்நாட்டை தலைகுனிய விடமாட்டேன் (@mkstalin) December 12, 2025
மேடையில் ஏறினால் அனைவரையும் மகிழ்விக்கும் சொல்வன்மை!
உள்ளொன்று வைத்துப் புறமொன்று பேசாத கள்ளம் கபடமற்ற நெஞ்சம்!
ஆறிலிருந்து அறுபதுவரைக்கும் அரைநூற்றாண்டாகக் கவர்ந்திழுக்கும் என் நண்பர் #SuperStar @rajinikanth அவர்களுக்கு உளம் நிறைந்த பிறந்தநாள்… pic.twitter.com/txEn7pHwKE
Opposition leader and AIADMK General Secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami, called the superstar, the "unshakable sovereign of Tamil cinema".
He also said Rajnikanth's uber-famous "style" turns cinema halls into festive arenas.
தமிழ்த் திரையுலகின் அசைக்க முடியாத பேராளுமையாக 50 ஆண்டுகளாக கோலோச்சி வரும் சூப்பர்ஸ்டார்
— Edappadi K Palaniswami-SayYEStoWomenSafety&AIADMK (@EPSTamilNadu) December 12, 2025
திரு. @rajinikanth அவர்களுக்கு எனது இதயங்கனிந்த பிறந்தநாள் நல்வாழ்த்துகள்.
திரையரங்குகளை திருவிழாக் கூடங்களாக மாற்றவல்ல தங்களின் Style Magic ரசிகர்களை மகிழ்விக்கட்டும் பல்லாண்டு!… pic.twitter.com/zMVfA5iTtI
Late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa's close confidante V K Sasikala took to X to convey her "joyful and heartfelt" wishes to her "dear brother" Rajinikanth.
Sasikala said she feels "immense pride reflecting on his simple approach and his noble character of treating everyone equally and valuing friendship with all".
அன்பு சகோதரர் சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் திரு.ரஜினிகாந்த் அவர்களுக்கு, என் இதயம் கனிந்த பிறந்தநாள் நல்வாழ்த்துகளை மகிழ்ச்சியோடு தெரிவித்துக்கொள்கிறேன்.
— V K Sasikala (@AmmavinVazhi) December 12, 2025
பண்பின் இலக்கணமாக, எளிமையின் சிகரமாக தமிழக மக்களின் உள்ளங்களில் நீக்கமற நிறைந்திருக்கும் அன்பு சகோதரர் சூப்பர் ஸ்டார் திரு.ரஜினிகாந்த்… pic.twitter.com/YXklNIWbwj
Apart from politicians, social media platforms were flooded with tributes from fans and colleagues.
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