When Superstar Rajinikanth turned 74 on December 12, 2024, the celebrations weren’t just limited to his massive fan base — colleagues, co-stars and well-wishers from across the film industry also took to social media to honour the legendary actor and share personal birthday messages.

🤝 Kamal Haasan’s Warm Tribute

Among the first to send his wishes was Rajinikanth’s long-time friend and colleague Kamal Haasan. The veteran actor penned a heartfelt message on his social media handle, extending his greetings to Rajinikanth and wishing him good health, continued success and happiness. Their friendship — rooted in years of mutual respect and cinema history — was warmly reflected in his post.

🙏 Dhanush’s Affectionate Message

Actor Dhanush, who has had a close personal and professional bond with Rajinikanth, also shared a touching message on X (formerly Twitter). Calling Rajinikanth “the one, only one, super one .. SUPERSTAR”, he added that the legend is “the phenomenon that redefined mass and style … my thalaiva @rajinikanth sir”. Despite their past family ties evolving, Dhanush’s admiration was clear and heartfelt.

🌟 Wishes From Other Film Icons

The celebratory messages didn’t stop there:

  • Mohanlal, the acclaimed malayalam star, shared a warm note expressing respect and admiration for Rajinikanth’s inspiring journey both on and off screen.
  • Many other filmmakers and actors joined in the tribute, including Nelson Dilipkumar — who called Rajinikanth an icon, legend and inspiration — and Karthik Subbaraj, who simply captioned his post “Happy Birthday Thalaiva!”.

🧡 Pan-Indian Celebrations

The birthday wishes weren’t confined to tamil cinema alone. Stars from across indian film industries, including bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, also took to social media to celebrate Rajinikanth — dubbing him among the “bossiest of all the bosses” and wishing him long life and happiness.

📱 Fans and Public Love

Alongside celebrity greetings, social media platforms buzzed with fan-made tributes, video compilations of Rajinikanth’s iconic scenes and heartfelt messages celebrating his enduring legacy. The hashtag #HBDSuperstarRajinikanth trended widely, reflecting the affection of millions who grew up watching his films.


✨ A legend Celebrated by All

At 74, Rajinikanth remains not just a superstar of tamil cinema, but a beloved cultural icon with fans and peers alike showing deep admiration. From warm personal wishes by kamal haasan and dhanush to tributes from stars across industries, his birthday became a global celebration of style, spirit and cinema legacy.

Happy Birthday, Thalaiva — may your journey continue to inspire generations! 🎉


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