The ‘Thalaivar’ braves inclement weather to greet thousands gathered at Poes Garden; teases ‘Jailer 2’ excitement.
January 1, 2026: Maintaining a decades-long tradition that remains unshaken by time or weather, Superstar Rajinikanth stepped out of his Poes Garden residence on Thursday to wish his legions of fans a Happy New Year 2026. Despite the overcast skies and rain, thousands of loyal followers gathered hours in advance to catch a glimpse of the veteran actor.
A Chariot Ride into 2026: The ‘Muthu’ Connection
While his physical appearance at the gates sent fans into a frenzy, Rajinikanth took to his social media handles to share a digital greeting that quickly went viral. The actor posted an iconic clip from his 1995 blockbuster Muthu, featuring himself and actress Meena on a chariot.
In the clip, Meena’s character asks, “The route we are taking is correct, isn’t it?” to which Rajinikanth’s character delivers the legendary reply:
“Who knows? I never bother about the route I take. I put my burden on God and take the path my vehicle picks, chanting ‘Shiva’!”
The superstar captioned the video with a simple yet powerful message: “Wishing you all a very happy new year 2026. God Bless.”
Work Front: ‘Jailer 2’ Fever Grips K-Town
The New Year celebrations come amidst high-octane work on his next massive project, ‘Jailer 2’. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar and produced by Sun Pictures, the action-thriller is one of the most anticipated releases of 2026.
Notably, the actor spent his most recent birthday on December 12 on the film’s sets. Sun Pictures recently shared a glimpse of the celebrations on their X (formerly Twitter) timeline, showing a modest yet joyful cake-cutting ceremony. The footage showed the superstar sharing a light moment with director Nelson before heading back to his caravan to resume the shoot, proving that even at 75, his dedication to the craft remains unparalleled.