Kamal Haasan Wishes 'Friend' Rajinikanth Happy Birthday, Celebrates '75 Years Of Remarkable Life'

Rajinikanth is celebrating his 75^th birthday today. Kamal Haasan also shared a heartwarming photo with the superstar on this special occasion. The picture, in which the two icons appear in coordinated outfits, instantly went viral, celebrating not just a birthday but a friendship that has spanned more than five decades.

Taking to his X handle, Kamal Haasan shared a photo with Rajinikanth. Both are seen twining in black outfit and wished, “75 years of a remarkable life. 50 years of legendary cinema. Happy birthday, my friend @rajinikanth.” Dhanush also took to his social media handle and wished the veteran actor. “Happy birthday thalaiva,” read the caption.

Take a look here:

75 years of a remarkable life. 50 years of legendary cinema. Happy birthday,

my friend @rajinikanth. pic.twitter.com/4Lx5m7zfFw

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) December 12, 2025

Rajinikanth’s Latest And Upcoming Films

Rajinikanth is all set to appear in the action comedy Jailer 2. The film is a sequel to the 2023 film Jailer. In the upcoming film, Rajinikanth will reprise his role as the titular character from the first film. Jailer 2 will also cast S. J. Suryah, Ramya Krishnan, Vinayakan, Yogi Babu and Mirnaa in other prominent roles. The film is scheduled to hit the theatres on June 12, 2026.

Thalaivar 173 is a tentative title for Rajinikanth’s upcoming film, which is slated for a 2027 release. Produced under Kamal Haasan’s banner, the film was originally announced with director Sundar C, but he stepped down due to schedule conflicts. Sai Pallavi and Kathir are rumoured to be a part of the film; however, the makers have not yet made any official announcement.

Rajinikanth’s Padayappa To Re-Release In Theatres On The Thalaivar’s 75th Birthday

Released in 1999 and directed by KS Ravikumar, Padayappa was a blockbuster that cemented Rajinikanth’s dominance at the box office. Despite its immense popularity, the film was telecast only a handful of times and never made available on OTT platforms. The reason was deliberate: Rajinikanth, who not only starred in but also produced and wrote the story, wanted to preserve its exclusivity. In a recently released video, he explained, “I did not give the rights to any telecast player, despite multiple requests. I wanted people to watch it only on the big screen. It should be a kondattam (celebration) for fans on my 50th year in cinema.”

Now, 25 years later, Padayappa is set to re-release on Rajinikanth’s75th birthday, December 12, 2025, giving fans a chance to relive its magic in theatres. The film featured a stellar ensemble cast including Sivaji Ganesan, Ramya Krishnan, Soundarya, and Abbas. While Rajinikanth’s trademark style and screen presence were celebrated, the film is equally remembered for Ramya Krishnan’s unforgettable portrayal of Neelambari, one of Tamil cinema’s most iconic female antagonists. Her fiery confrontations with Rajinikanth remain etched in the collective memory of audiences.