Fri Dec 13 05:34:36 UTC 2024: ## Rajinikanth Celebrates 74th Birthday with Outpouring of Love from Bollywood and Tamil Nadu

**Chennai, India** – South Indian superstar Rajinikanth, affectionately known as “Thalaivar” (leader), celebrated his 74th birthday on Thursday, December 12th, 2024, amidst a flood of well wishes from fellow celebrities and political figures. The iconic actor received heartfelt messages from a wide array of personalities, including his close friend Kamal Haasan, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, and actors Dhanush, S.J. Suryah, Thalapathy Vijay, and Nelson Dilipkumar.

Kamal Haasan, in a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), expressed his best wishes for Rajinikanth’s continued success and good health. Dhanush, Rajinikanth’s former son-in-law, hailed him as a “phenomenon” who redefined mass appeal and style in cinema. S.J. Suryah shared a video montage of Rajinikanth’s career highlights alongside his birthday wishes.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin lauded Rajinikanth’s widespread popularity, noting his ability to garner fans across all ages and demographics. Thalapathy Vijay, through his political party’s X account, also offered his birthday greetings and prayers for the actor’s continued well-being. Director Nelson Dilipkumar called Rajinikanth an inspiration, while filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj simply wished him a “Happy Birthday Thalaiva.”

Rajinikanth’s latest film, “Vettaiyan,” a Tamil action film directed by T.J. Gnanavel, features an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan and several other prominent actors. While the film’s reception wasn’t explicitly mentioned in the birthday tributes, the outpouring of affection from across the Indian film industry highlights Rajinikanth’s enduring legacy and continued influence on Tamil cinema and beyond.

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