As actor Rajinikanth celebrates his 68th birthday on Wednesday, wishes have been pouring in from fans, politicians and the who's who of the entertainment industry.
Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan shared a collage of photographs of him with Rajinikanth calling the Tamil superstar a 'sensation ever'. Rajinikanth's contemporary, Kamal Haasan, also took to Twitter to wish the star. Wishes poured in from Malayalam and Telugu film industries as well.
T 3023 - Happy birthday Rajni .. Dec 12 th .. friend colleague and a sensation ever !!
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 11, 2018
பிறந்தநாள் வாழ்த்துக்கள் pic.twitter.com/nE8iQxg14u
A dream co-star and a legend in every right! You are an epitome of simplicity and it was an absolute honour to work with you. #HappyBirthdaySuperstar @rajinikanth :) pic.twitter.com/8ePaaIWwit
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) December 12, 2018
Here's wishing the man who's been an inspiration for generations, @rajinikanth sir, a very happy birthday!!!
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) December 12, 2018
Wish you good health & happiness always! #HBDSuperStarRajinikanth
என் பல ஆண்டு நண்பர், சக மாணவர், சூப்பர் ஸ்டாருக்கு பிறந்த நாள் வாழ்த்துக்கள். நம் நட்பும், வெற்றிகளும் தொடரட்டும்.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) December 12, 2018
Happy Birthday Dear @rajinikanth#HBDSuperStarRajinikanth pic.twitter.com/wrTQkZjVdA
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) December 12, 2018
Among politicians, DMK president M.K. Stalin also wished Rajinikanth on social media.
திரையுலக சூப்பர் ஸ்டாரும், அருமை நண்பருமான @rajinikanth அவர்களுக்கு இனிய பிறந்தநாள் வாழ்த்துகள்! வாழ்க வளமுடன்! நலமுடன்! pic.twitter.com/0Ofmv451Nu
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) December 12, 2018
On the occasion of his birthday, the teaser of his next film, Petta, was also released to much fanfare. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, the movie also stars Vijay Sethupathi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Bobby Simha, Simran and Trisha.
Here it is!! #Petta official teaser
— karthik subbaraj (@karthiksubbaraj) December 12, 2018
Happy birthday Thalaivaaaaaa!!https://t.co/JGJo2cBuFb@sunpictures #PettaBirthdayTrEAtSER #HBDSuperstarRajinikanth