Rajinikanth turns 75: Fans celebrate Padayappa re-release with milk abhishekham

Its 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 wellThe legendcelebrated his 75th birthday on the sets of director Nelsons 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 workingNot surprisingly the day turned into a carnival for fans and the film industry alike with special film rereleases music shows and themed parties marking 50 years of the iconic actors journey in cinemaRajinikanths old movies rereleaseTo celebrate the double milestone Rajinikanths blockbuster Padayappa stormed back into theatres globally in a remastered 4K version on FridayOverjoyed fans thronged the theatres to celebrate their god in usual earlymorning FDFSstyle with cutouts milk abhishekams and firecrackers Cinema chains and single screens in Tamil Nadu and overseas reported strong advance bookingsVIDEO Chennai Fans dance and celebrate at Rohini Theatre as actor Rajinikanths iconic movie Padayappa is rereleased on his birthday The Superstar turns 75 today turning the theatre into a festive frenzyRajinikanth Padayappa ChennaiFull video available on PTIhellip pictwittercomduUOfH1qromdash Press Trust of India PTI_News December 12 2025In 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 screenIn Chennai various events like the marquee Thalaivar 75 Rajini Hits a fourhour live concert featuring band Chords amp Strings performing hit songs from Rajinikanth films are being held so that fans can turn up in themed Tshirts or sporting signature styles from his filmsThe citys nightlife too has joined the festivities with Rajinikanththemed parties promising DJ sets live acts and visuals built around Rajinikanths most popular onscreen momentsUnderlining the stars deep popcultural imprint across Tamil Nadu fan associations organised welfare activities cakecuttings and screenings while crowds gathered outside the actors residence to wish him on the landmark birthdayPolitical leaders wish RajinikanthPolitical leaders including Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M K Stalin took to X to convey their wishes to the legendRajinikanth 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 SuperStar rajinikanth hellip pictwittercomtxEn7pHwKEmdash MKStalin mkstalin December 12 2025Opposition leader and AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami called the superstar the unshakable sovereign of Tamil cinemaHe also said Rajnikanths uberfamous style turns cinema halls into festive arenas 50 rajinikanth Style Magic hellip pictwittercomzMVfA5iTtImdash Edappadi K PalaniswamiSayYEStoWomenSafetyampAIADMK EPSTamilNadu December 12 2025Late Chief Minister J Jayalalithaas close confidante V K Sasikala took to X to convey her joyful and heartfelt wishes to her dear brother RajinikanthSasikala said she feels immense pride reflecting on his simple approach and his noble character of treating everyone equally and valuing friendship with all hellip pictwittercomYXklNIWbwjmdash V K Sasikala AmmavinVazhi December 12 2025Apart from politicians social media platforms were flooded with tributes from fans and colleagues