Superstar Rajinikanth marked his 75th birthday today, choosing to celebrate the special occasion amidst the cast and crew of his highly anticipated sequel, Jailer 2. The spontaneous celebrations on the film set quickly went viral, confirming the actor’s enduring charm and dedication to his craft, even as he completes 50 years in Indian cinema.
Cake-Cutting on Set
Photos and videos shared by the film’s producers, Sun Pictures, showed the iconic actor in an all-white traditional outfit, cutting a birthday cake surrounded by the production team. Director Nelson Dilipkumar and cinematographer Vijay Kartik Kannan were among those seen wishing the star and receiving a piece of cake directly from the ‘Thalaivar’.
The production house posted the celebratory moments on their X handle with the caption: “Moments from the sets of #Jailer2 celebrating our Superstar’s birthday! 🎉😎 #HBDSuperstarRajinikanth.”
Industry Tributes and Fan Festivities
Tributes for the veteran actor poured in from across the film fraternity. Longtime friend and contemporary Kamal Haasan shared a photo of the two, both twinning in black outfits, wishing him well: “75 years of a remarkable life. 50 years of legendary cinema. Happy birthday, my friend @rajinikanth.” Actor Dhanush also extended his wishes, simply captioning his social media post, “Happy birthday thalaiva.”
Adding to the festive atmosphere, Rajinikanth’s iconic 1999 blockbuster, Padayappa, was re-released in theatres today to commemorate his 75th birthday, giving fans a chance to relive the film’s magic and Ramya Krishnan’s unforgettable portrayal of the antagonist, Neelambari.
Upcoming Mega Projects
Rajinikanth is currently immersed in his busiest phase, with several massive projects lined up:
- Jailer 2: This action-comedy is the sequel to the 2023 mega-blockbuster Jailer. Nelson Dilipkumar returns as director, with Rajinikanth reprising his role as ‘Tiger’ Muthuvel Pandian. Ramya Krishnan, Vinayakan, and Yogi Babu are also confirmed to return. The film is slated for a release on June 12, 2026.
- Thalaivar 173: Tentatively titled, this magnum opus is set to be produced by Kamal Haasan’s banner, Raaj Kamal Films International, celebrating five decades of friendship between the two legendary actors. The film, directed by Sundar C, is set for a grand theatrical release during Pongal 2027.