Rajinikanth marked his milestone birthday today. He was spotted celebrating it on the sets of his upcoming mega project Jailer 2. The iconic actor, who turned 75, was surprised by the film’s cast and crew
with cake, leading to a joyous celebration. Photos from the birthday bash went viral within minutes.
Sun Pictures took to their X handle and shared two photos with Rajinikanth. He is seen cutting cake with the whole team. Earlier, Kamal Haasan shared a photo with Rajinikanth. Both are seen twining in a 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:
Moments from the sets of #Jailer2 celebrating our Superstar’s birthday! 🎉😎#HBDSuperstarRajinikanth #HappyBirthdaySuperstarRajinikanth pic.twitter.com/6WFooOICtD
— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) 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
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.
