“Really happy that the jury unanimously chose the legendary @rajinikanth ji for the #DadaSahebPhalke award. My all-time favourite movie of Thalaiva is the 1992 Tamil classic Annamalai,” wrote Javdekar.
Really happy that the jury unanimously chose the legendary @rajinikanth ji for the #DadaSahebPhalke award.
My all-time favourite movie of Thalaiva is the 1992 Tamil classic Annamalai. pic.twitter.com/LOVDm9K6qs
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) April 1, 2021
Following his tweet was Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s. His tweet read, “Popular across generations, a body of work few can boast of, diverse roles and an endearing personality…that’s Shri @rajinikanth Ji for you. It is a matter of immense joy that Thalaiva has been conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Congratulations to him.”
Popular across generations, a body of work few can boast of, diverse roles and an endearing personality…that’s Shri @rajinikanth Ji for you.
It is a matter of immense joy that Thalaiva has been conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Congratulations to him.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 1, 2021
To this, Rajinikanth responded, “My heartfelt thanks to the government of india, respected & dearest @narendramodi ji, @PrakashJavdekar ji and the jury for conferring upon me the prestigious #DadasahebPhalkeAward I sincerely dedicate it to all those who have been a part of my journey. Thanks to the almighty.”
My heartfelt thanks to the government of india, respected & dearest @narendramodi ji, @PrakashJavdekar ji and the jury for conferring upon me the prestigious #DadasahebPhalkeAward I sincerely dedicate it to all those who have been a part of my journey. Thanks to the almighty 🙏🏻
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) April 1, 2021
Rajinikanth further thanked his fans and audience for all the accolades.
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) April 1, 2021
Congratulations to the actor!
On the professional front, Rajini is finishing up Siruthai Siva’s Annathae also starring Keerthy Suresh, Nayanthara, Meena and Khushbu Sundar in the lead.