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Rajinikanth Celebrates 75th Birthday with Grand Fan Festivities
Rajinikanth, a famous Tamil actor, turned 75 years old on December 12, 2025.
Fans celebrated by performing special rituals, bursting firecrackers, and re-releasing his old movie Padayappa in theatres.
Many celebrities and political leaders wished him on social media.
Rajinikanth chose not to sell the streaming rights of Padayappa, wanting people to watch it only in theatres.
His next movie, Jailer 2, is set to release in June 2026.
Fans and celebrities made the day special with heartfelt messages and celebrations.
Rajinikanth celebrated his 75th birthday on December 12, 2025, marking 50 years in the film industry.
Fans celebrated with milk abhishekam, firecrackers, and the re-release of Padayappa in theatres.
Celebrities like Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal, and Dhanush wished Rajinikanth on social media.
Rajinikanth chose not to sell streaming rights of Padayappa, insisting on a theatrical experience only.
His next project, Jailer 2, is scheduled for release on June 12, 2026.
- Who
- Rajinikanth, Fans, Celebrities, Political Personalities
- What
- 75th Birthday Celebrations and Padayappa Re-release
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- When
- December 12, 2025
- Why
- To celebrate Rajinikanth's 75th birthday and 50 years in the film industry
Fan Celebrations
Rajinikanth's Film Choices
Celebration Style
Fan Celebrations
Fans celebrated with milk abhishekam, firecrackers, and re-releasing Padayappa in theatres.
Rajinikanth's Film Choices
Rajinikanth chose not to sell streaming rights, insisting on theatrical experience only.
Key facts
- Celebration Date
- December 12, 2025
- Film Re-released
- Padayappa
- Next Project
- Jailer 2
- Next Project Release Date
- June 12, 2026
- Celebrities Wishing
- Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal, Dhanush, Raghava Lawrence, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Sibi Sathyaraj, Yogi Babu
- Political Personalities Wishing
- Narendra Modi, MK Stalin
- Padayappa Runtime
- 3 hours and 1 minute
Quotes
Rajinikanth
Legendary Tamil superstar and actor
“I did not give the rights to any telecast player, despite multiple requests. I wanted people to watch it only on the big screen. It should be a kondattam (celebration) for fans on my 50th year in cinema, being the producer and writer of the film.”
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Kamal Haasan
Actor-politician and Rajinikanth's friend
“75 years of a remarkable life. 50 years of legendary cinema. Happy birthday, my friend”
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Raghava Lawrence
Actor
“Happy Birthday Thalaiva @rajinikanth! I pray to Ragavendra Swamy for your good health. May you live a long life. Guruve Saranam.”
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Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
Actor
“Happpyyyyy birthdayyyyy to our one and only superrrr starrrrrr @rajinikanth sirrrrrr... we love you..!!!”
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Dhanush
Actor and Rajinikanth's former son-in-law
“Happy birthday thalaiva. @rajinikanth”
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Sibi Sathyaraj
Actor
“Wishing our beloved #Superstar @rajinikanth sir a very happy bday filled with happiness,good health and joy.Congratulations for the 50 glorious years in Indian Cinema dear sir.”
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Yogi Babu
Actor
“Wish you happy birthday super star @rajinikanth Sir”
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