Chennai: Tamil cinema’s biggest icon, Rajinikanth, celebrates his 75th birthday today, and social media has erupted in admiration, gratitude and heartfelt wishes from fans, colleagues and industry stalwarts. The legendary actor, fondly known as Thalaiva, has completed 50 years in cinema, making this milestone birthday an emotional moment for millions across the world.
Celebrities from Tamil, Telugu and Hindi film industries shared warm notes, photos and videos celebrating the superstar’s unmatched legacy. Rajinikanth’s humility, discipline and cinematic aura remain a constant source of inspiration across generations.
Dhanush, Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth share heartfelt wishes
Actor Dhanush, who was previously married to Rajinikanth’s daughter Aishwaryaa, shared one of the simplest yet most impactful birthday notes on X:
“Happy Birthday, Thalaiva.”
Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth also took to Instagram to post a sweet picture with her father. She captioned it:
“My life.. My father.. Happy Birthday Thalaiva…”
The post quickly went viral, drawing love and blessings from fans and friends of the superstar.
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Kamal Haasan celebrates his friend’s legacy
Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth’s long-time friend and colleague, penned an emotional tribute reflecting on their decades-long bond.
“75 years of a remarkable life. 50 years of legendary cinema. Happy birthday, my friend Rajinikanth,” he wrote on X.
The message, warm and dignified, reminded fans of the deep camaraderie shared by the two legends who together shaped the golden era of Tamil cinema.
Industry pours in tributes for the Superstar
As the celebrations intensified, several celebrities joined the bandwagon to honour Rajinikanth’s extraordinary journey.
SJ Suryah shares a nostalgic tribute
Actor-filmmaker SJ Suryah reposted a special video created by Sun Pictures, featuring Rajinikanth’s iconic roles through the decades.
“Wishing our Thalaivar, the iconic SUPERSTAR Rajinikanth, a wonderful Birthday,” he wrote.
Karthik Subbaraj pens a loving note
Director Karthik Subbaraj, who worked with Rajinikanth in Petta, wrote on Instagram:
“Happy 75 Thalaivaaa. Wishing you good Health and lots and lots of Happiness. Keep inspiring and entertaining us for many, many more years to come. Thanks for making our lives beautiful. Love you Forever!”
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Bollywood icons send their wishes
Veteran actor Jackie Shroff wished “happiness always” to Rajinikanth, sharing a picture with him on Instagram Stories.
Actress and politician Khushbu Sundar posted a heartwarming before-and-after set of photos, celebrating decades of association with Thalaiva.
“Happiest birthday to Padma Vibhushan, the one & only Superstar of Indian cinema, Thiru Rajinikanth… an institution & inspiration of dedication, hard work, perseverance, humility, down-to-earth attitude, simplicity and forever positivity Sir,” she wrote.
Fans celebrate ‘Thalaiva Day’ with unmatched enthusiasm
All across Tamil Nadu, fans marked the superstar’s birthday with special shows, charity events, blood donation drives, banners and massive cutouts. Social media timelines flooded with tributes, video edits, and nostalgic throwbacks of Rajinikanth’s iconic dialogues, dances and action scenes. Hashtags celebrating the actor trended nationwide from midnight.
For countless fans, December 12 is no less than a festival — a reminder of the joy, inspiration and hope Rajinikanth brings through his films and his life.
Rajinikanth’s recent work
Rajinikanth was last seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie, a stylish mass-action entertainer that received widespread attention for the actor’s charismatic screen presence and powerful dialogues. The film further proved that age has done little to dim the superstar’s magnetic appeal.
Conclusion
As Rajinikanth steps into his 75th year, the reverence and warmth that surround him reflect a legacy far beyond cinema. His rise from a bus conductor in Bengaluru to the most celebrated superstar in Indian film history remains a story of grit, grace and unmatched charisma. With wishes pouring in from around the globe, Thalaiva’s birthday continues to be a celebration of not just a star — but a phenomenon.