Rajinikanth at 75: Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal & PM Modi Join Star-Studded Celebrations

Modi offered prayers for Rajinikanth's long and healthy life, highlighting the significance of his enduring career. File Photos.

Superstar Rajinikanth celebrates his 75th birthday on December 12, 2025. It marks another milestone in a career that has spanned over five decades and made him one of Indian cinema’s most iconic figures. He was born as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad. Rajinikanth’s birthday on Friday saw warm wishes and heartfelt tributes from colleagues, fans and political leaders underlining his longevity and his impact on audiences across generations.

Veteran actors Kamal Haasan and Mohanlal were among the first to extend most notable birthday greetings with personal tributes on social media. Kamal Haasan posted a picture with Rajinikanth and wrote, “75 years of a remarkable life. 50 years of legendary cinema. Happy birthday, my friend,” highlighting both Rajinikanth’s age and his half-century contribution to films. Mohanlal expressed gratitude for the inspiration Rajinikanth has provided over the years, writing warm wishes for good health, peace and joy as he celebrated “50 remarkable years in cinema”.

PM Narendra Modi personally wished Rajinikanth for this milestone. The Prime Minister acknowledged Rajinikanth’s extensive influence. He noted that his performances have captivated generations and that his varied body of work has set benchmarks across roles and genres. Modi offered prayers for Rajinikanth’s long and healthy life, highlighting the significance of his enduring career.

Other than these high-profile tributes, several other film personalities joined in celebrating the superstar. Actress Simran praised Rajinikanth for redefining mass cinema and inspiring a generation, while filmmaker-actor Raghava Lawrence prayed for his good health. Comedian Yogi Babu and director Lingusamy also posted affectionate birthday messages and well-wishes, reflecting the broad respect Rajinikanth commands within the film industry.

Rajinikanth’s recent work includes the 2025 film Coolie and ongoing projects such as a sequel to Jailer and an upcoming movie produced by Kamal Haasan, illustrating that the star remains actively involved in cinema even at 75.

Source: Hindustan Times