Superstar Rajinikanth turns 72, birthday wishes pour in for Thalaiva

Chennai: It was a low key birthday fete as Superstar Rajinikanth turned 72 on Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, Rajini's long time friend and actor-turned politician and Makkal Needhi Maiam Founder Kamal Haasan, AIADMK Coordinator O Panneerselvam, Joint Coordinator Edappadi K Palaniswami, actors from the Tamil and Telugu film world and others took to twitter to extend birthday greetings to him.

In a tweet, the Prime Minister said "A very happy birthday to @rajinikanth Ji. May he keep inspiring people with his creativity and phenomenal acting."

"May Almighty bless him with a long and healthy life", he said.

A very happy birthday to @rajinikanth Ji. May he keep inspiring people with his creativity and phenomenal acting. May Almighty bless him with a long and healthy life.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 12, 2021

In a tweet, Kamal said "happy birthday wishes to my good friend Rajinikanth. My hearty wishes for him to lead a healthy life for several years and keep entertaining his fans".

???? ?????? ??????? ?????? @rajinikanth ????????????? ?????????? ??????????????. ???? ???? ????????????? ???????????? ???????? ????????? ?????????? ????? ??????????????.

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) December 12, 2021

An official release here said, Mr Stalin spoke to the actor over phone and extended his birthday greetings to him.

He also wished him a long and healthy life and entertain his fans in his own imitable style, the Chief Minister said.

?????????? ???????? ???????? ???? ?????? ??????? ?????? @rajinikanth ????????????? ?????????? ??????????????!

72-???? ???????? ??????????? ???????? ????, ??????? ?? ???????? ????? ???????? ?????????? ???? ?????????????? ??????????????; ???? ????????????? ???????? ??????????.

— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) December 12, 2021

Mr Panneerselvam and Mr Palaniswami in a tweet also wished Rajini a long and healthy life and extended his greetings to him.

They also shared a photo taken with the actor in their twitter handle.

Former Indian Cricket Harbhajan Singh, who is an ardent fan of Rajinikanth also took to twitter to greet the actor.

'You are always the Superstar, You are the Billa in 1980s, Batcha in 90s and Annathe in 2k. You are only superstar in the Cinema's Pettai Thalaiva', Harbhajan said and extended his hearty greetings to him.

"??? ??????? ??????? ??????"
80's ?????????? ??????? ????
90's ?????????? ??????? ????
2k ???????? ??????? ????. ?????? ????????? ??? ??????? ?????? ????? @rajinikanth ??????????? ???? ?????????? ??????????? #HBDSuperstarRajinikanth #SuperstarRajinikanth #??????????? pic.twitter.com/Tstolu51RB

— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) December 12, 2021

Popular Telugu film star Ram Charan, actress Nayanthara, Hansika Motwani and those from the film world also extended their greetings.

Wishing our very own superstar @rajinikanth garu a very happy birthday!
Your style and it’s impact will always inspire generations to come!! pic.twitter.com/BCUWm56FU5

— Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) December 12, 2021

Happy birthday, @rajinikanth sir. wishing you a happy and healthy life. #Thalaivar #HBDSuperstarRajinikanth pic.twitter.com/0p1kR2QTaU

— Hansika (@ihansika) December 12, 2021

Wishing you a very happy birthday dear @rajinikanth. Stay healthy and blessed as always.

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— Mammootty (@mammukka) December 12, 2021

Meanwhile, a large number of fans assembled in front of his residence and celebrated the occasion. (UNI)