PM Modi Wishes Rajinikanth on 75th Birthday, Highlights His 50-Year Film Legacy

Superstar Rajinikanth turned 75 on Friday, December 12, 2025, and the milestone was marked by an outpouring of love from across India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Taking to X, the Prime Minister greeted the iconic actor with deep respect, addressing him as “Thiru Rajinikanth Ji” and celebrating both his birthday and the completion of 50 glorious years in cinema.

“Greetings to Thiru Rajinikanth Ji on the special occasion of his 75th birthday. His performances have captivated generations and have earned extensive admiration. His body of work spans diverse roles and genres, consistently setting benchmarks. This year has been notable because he completed 50 years in the world of films. Praying for his long and healthy life,” PM Modi wrote, attaching a warm photograph of the two together.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also extended heartfelt wishes in his signature poetic style: “Rajinikanth = Charisma that Conquers Age! Eloquence that delights everyone when he ascends the stage! A heart free of deceit and pretense… From six to sixty, captivating for half a century—my friend #SuperStar @rajinikanth, heartfelt birthday wishes! May his victory flag keep flying with the love and support of the people! #HBDSuperStarRajinikanth.”

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Born Shivaji Rao Gaekwad on December 12, 1950, Rajinikanth began his journey as a bus conductor in Bengaluru before legendary director K. Balachander spotted his talent and launched him in Tamil cinema with Apoorva Raagangal (1975). Over the next five decades, the actor redefined stardom with blockbuster hits like Baashha, Sivaji, Enthiran, Jailer, and the recent Vettaiyan, becoming a pan-Indian phenomenon who commands a massive following across languages and generations.

Just weeks ago, at the closing ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, Rajinikanth was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award, officially commemorating his golden jubilee in the industry. The actor, visibly emotional on stage, had thanked his fans, directors, co-stars, and family for the incredible journey.

As the superstar celebrates his diamond birthday, theatres across Tamil Nadu and beyond are holding special screenings of his classic films, while fans have erected giant cutouts and distributed food to the needy, and social media remains flooded with the trending hashtag #HBDSuperStarRajinikanth. Even at 75, Rajinikanth shows no signs of slowing down—he is currently shooting for Coolie with Lokesh Kanagaraj and has multiple big projects lined up, proving once again why he remains the undisputed Thalaiva of Indian cinema.

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