From working with him to simply paying tribute to him through words and pictures, here’s a look at all those wished thalaivaa a grand, grand birthday!
When Sachin Tendulkar went all gaga over the Superstar:
Many many happy returns of the day Thalaiva. Wishing you a healthy and blessed year ahead, @Rajinikanth Sir. #HappyBirthdayThalaiva pic.twitter.com/4bftVuVpjL
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) December 12, 2018
When colleague and fellow-politician Kamal Haasan wished him well and all the good luck. Haasan wrote: “Congratulations to my many-year-old friend, a fellow student, superstar. Let our friendship and victories continue.”
என் பல ஆண்டு நண்பர், சக மாணவர், சூப்பர் ஸ்டாருக்கு பிறந்த நாள் வாழ்த்துக்கள். நம் நட்பும், வெற்றிகளும் தொடரட்டும்.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) December 12, 2018
Trisha, who is all set to star alongside the Superstar in Petta, shared a video message for him:
“You will continue to be the legend that you are” – @trishtrashers wishes Superstar @Rajinikanth !#PettaBirthdayTrEAtSER #HappyBirthdaySuperstar #HBDSuperStarRajinikanth pic.twitter.com/8ZkaNQ8CFw
— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) December 12, 2018
Rajinikanth’s 2.0 colleague, too, shared a picture of them and how he admires the actor.
A dream co-star and a legend in every right! You are an epitome of simplicity and it was an absolute honour to work with you. #HappyBirthdaySuperstar @rajinikanth 🙂 pic.twitter.com/8ePaaIWwit
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) December 12, 2018
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal shared a picture of the two in Hawaiian get-up and a framed still from Enthiran.
Happy Birthday Dear @rajinikanth#HBDSuperStarRajinikanth pic.twitter.com/wrTQkZjVdA
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) December 12, 2018
Bollywood’s Superstar – Amitabh Bachchan – too chipped in with the wishes, wishing his Hum colleague!
T 3023 – Happy birthday Rajni .. Dec 12 th .. friend colleague and a sensation ever !!
பிறந்தநாள் வாழ்த்துக்கள் pic.twitter.com/nE8iQxg14u— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 11, 2018
Vishal, too, was all praises for the Superstar.
Wishing our Super Star @rajinikanth Sir a Super Happy Birthday….GB#HBDSuperStarRajinikanth pic.twitter.com/wShb24APBp
— Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) December 12, 2018
Telugu star Mahesh Babu had nice things to say to the Superstar.
Here’s wishing the man who’s been an inspiration for generations, @rajinikanth sir, a very happy birthday!!!
Wish you good health & happiness always! #HBDSuperStarRajinikanth— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) December 12, 2018
Simran, who stars along with the Superstar in Petta, too, shared a video message for him.
“You are an inspiration to all of us” – @SimranbaggaOffc wishes superstar @rajinikanth#PettaBirthdayTrEAtSER #HappyBirthdaySuperstar #HBDSuperStarRajinikanth pic.twitter.com/eeyCjtNty6
— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) December 12, 2018
GV Prakash, who has composed for Rajinikanth’s films, shared an image from those composing days.
Wishing u good health and happiness always dear @rajinikanth sir … a throwback to 2008 pic taken with sir at ramoji film city …. #HBDThalaivar pic.twitter.com/5JNCGUDM8W
— G.V.Prakash Kumar (@gvprakash) December 12, 2018
Perhaps our favourite tribute would have to be by Chennai Super Kings, sharing a still of the actor that is synonymous to the madness around the actor.
Happy Birthday to the only one, the Super One! #WhistlePodu #Superstar @rajinikanth 🔥💛🦁 pic.twitter.com/SU1KeAZjCb
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) December 12, 2018
His stylish walk, his bouffant hair, his signature dark glasses and his feverish smile – all those are present in Petta’s teaser, Rajinikanth’s upcoming film directed by Karthik Subbaraj. On the occasion of his birthday, the makers of the film released the teaser showcasing the superstar in all his glory. In fact, it appears that he’s back to his old self with the promise of massy dialogues and scene entries looming high in the air.
The background music, by Anirudh Ravichander, is enough to give you goosebumps and while he walks towards his frothing fans, the vibes of a Rajini that fans used to know seems to be creeping back. The story is still hard to predict but we get to see two versions of a Rajini – a young one and an old one. One who sports a handlebar moustache and the other with a salt and pepper beard and brown hair.
READ: Petta’s Teaser Out
