Rajinikanth's Fans Celebrate Re-Release Of His Film 'Padayappa' In Madurai

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

Superstar Rajinikanth celebrated his 75th birthday on December 12, with fans across Tamil Nadu joining in the festivities. In Madurai, over the weekend, the occasion was marked by the re-release of his iconic film Padayappa, drawing moviegoers eager to relive the superstar's memorable performance.

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In Chennai, die-hard fans gathered outside Rajinikanth's residence on Friday to catch a glimpse of him and convey their heartfelt wishes for a long and healthy life. Several politicians and fellow film stars extended their greetings, praising the actor's contribution to cinema and his enduring popularity.

The birthday celebrations reflected the deep admiration and respect Rajinikanth commands among his fans, who turned out in large numbers to honour the legendary actor on his milestone birthday.

One of the fans who was spotted outside the residence of Rajinikanth expressed her love for the actor and shared her favourite picks from the actor's filmography."I love his smile and his genuineness and his kindness. I love his movie Coolie and, of course, Annaamalai. People are crazy about Rajinikanth, so that's why we came all the way from Malaysia to see him today," Lina, a fan of Rajinikanth, said.

Several visuals from Tamil Nadu showed fans honouring the actor's journey and his larger-than-life style, making the day a personal milestone. In one of them, a devoted fan in Madurai celebrated the actor's 75th birthday in a distinctive manner by organising a special ceremony at the Rajini temple.

Karthik, an admirer of Rajinikanth, has constructed a "Rajini Temple" inside his residence, featuring a 300-kg statue of the actor.

The temple, inaugurated a few months ago, has drawn visitors and fans from the neighbourhood.

A day before the icon's birthday, Karthik and his family conducted a cake-cutting ceremony, followed by special prayers.

"We pray that he is blessed with a long, peaceful, and healthy life," Karthik said. "Just as we have celebrated his birthday today with devotion, we hope to celebrate his 100th birthday in this very Rajini Temple."

Rajinikanth,remains one of the most revered and influential figures in Indian cinema. With a career spanning over four decades, he has starred in numerous films across languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi and English.

Some of his memorable movies include Sivaji: The Boss, Annaamalai, Thalapathi, Padayappa, Johnny, and Apoorva Raagangal.

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