The Phenomenon, Superstar Rajinikanth turns 71 today, December 12. And, as every year, his fans, friends, well wishers, celebrities including the Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi, his son-in-law Dhanush, Mammootty, several other celebrities, leaders and fans wished the supremely talented, globally known hero and known fondly as Thalaivar on his birthday in their own style and ways.
His friend and Malayalam superstar Mammootty shared a photo from their film, Thalapathy, to wish him. He wrote, “Wishing you a very happy birthday dear @rajinikanth. Stay healthy and blessed as always. #HBDSuperstarRajinikanth (sic).”
Mammoothy Shares Thalapathy Photo with Rajinkanth
PM Narendra Modi tweeted, “A very happy birthday to @rajinikanth Ji. May he keep inspiring people with his creativity and phenomenal acting. May Almighty bless him with a long and healthy life.”
Chief Minister Stalin spoke to the actor over phone and wished him a long and healthy life. In a message, Stalin said the actor, “steps into 72 years of age” and expressed his wish that Rajinikanth should enthrall the Tamil people for many more years with his unparalleled acting skills.
His track record at the worldwide box office is remarkable. Not many know that it is Rajinikanth who began the 100-crore club in the Indian film industry.
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Rajinikanth’s son-in-law and actor Dhanush was one of the first few celebrities to wish Rajinikanth. He wrote, “Happy birthday my thalaiva !! The one and only SUPERSTAR RAJINIKANTH sir .. love you so much (sic),” with several heart emojis.
His 2007 film ‘Sivaji’ was a blockbuster and reportedly the first Indian film to enter the 100-crore club. The science-fiction drama ‘Enthiran’ took six days to enter the 100 crore club in 2010.
Rajinikanth’s latest Tamil film ‘Annaatthe’, despite opening to mixed response, has gone on to make 100 crores worldwide in just three days since its release.
On his birthday, the actor’s fans association announced support to coach students from poor and marginalised sections of society to face competitive exams.