Rajinikanth Announces Re-Release Of 1999 Classic Padayappa Ahead Of 75th Birthday, Shares THIS About Sequel

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Tamil actor Rajinikanth has announced the much-awaited sequel to his 1999 hit Padayappa, ahead of his 75th birthday on December 12. Sharing a video on his social media handle, he spoke about the next film, after 25 years, which will be titled Neelambari.

Rajinikanth announces Padayappa 2

Rajinikanth will soon celebrate his 75th birthday on December 12. Now, as a special birthday gift to his fans and followers, the versatile actor has announced yet another film, this time a sequel to 1999 classic Padayappa. The film will be titled Neelambari and it will be 'exciting for the audience' and he is 'working on it.'Sharing a video on YouTube, he said, "In my 50 years of career, I had never seen women breaking gates to watch a film as they did for Padayappa. Now, when I see sequels like 2.0 (sequel of Robo) and Jailer 2, I wonder why not Padayappa 2? The title will be Neelambari: Padayappa 2. We are discussing the story, and if it comes out well, much like Padayappa, there will be a Neelambari. It will be exciting for the audience, and I’m working on it.”The exciting buzz ended with announcing the re-release of Padayappa on the occasion of his birthday as he said, "We didn’t give the film to any OTT or satellite. I only allowed Sun Pictures to run it. It’s the kind of film that’s meant to be watched in theatres. And now, 25 years later, you will see Padayappa on 12 December, my birthday.” "We are discussing the storyline," he concluded, further fueling excitement on the updates.ALSO READ: 50 Years Of Rajinikanth: Soundarya Celebrates Father's 'Golden Milestone', Drops Padayappa Teaser Ahead Of Re-Release

Rajinikanth recalls shooting for Padayappa

In the video, Rajinikanth was seen reminiscing about the film as he expressed, "It is close to my heart. I love Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan - and wanted to do a subject revolving around the Nandini character...and the result was Padayappa. I suggested the title, but its director KS Ravikumar was not convinced... but I urged him to go ahead. We wanted Aishwarya Rai to do the main female character of Neelambari. It was imperative for that role to click - but she was not interested. We wanted an arrogance in the character - and it was Ravikumar who suggested Ramya Krishnan’s name.”Padayappa was directed by K.S. Ravikumar.