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‘Thalaivar’ Rajinikanth, who continues to mesmerise audiences with his swag and iconic dialogue delivery, has turned 75.
'Padayappa' is set to hit theatres again on December 12 to mark Rajinikanth’s 75th birthday. In the video, the actor shared several lesser-known details about the 1999 classic.
Rajinikanth went on to recall the special bond he shared with the iconic producer, who was widely admired for his humility and kindness.
In an interview, Vinayakan said he will indeed be seen in the new film, marking his return to the franchise after his much-praised performance in the first instalment.
When AVM Productions reentered into Tamil cinema after a long sabbatical post Meiyappan's death, the brothers bet on actor Rajinikanth, starring him opposite Rati Agnihotri in 'Murattu Kaalai' in 1980.
The sequel has naturally drawn huge interest thanks to the massive success of the first part, which grossed around Rs 650 crore worldwide.
A video from the ceremony, widely shared on social media, shows Rajinikanth with his wife Latha, daughters Aishwarya and Soundarya, and their children, including Yatra.
The director expressed his disappointment but stated he must follow the path laid out for him, while still cherishing the experience and guidance from Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.
Thalaivar173 is expected to hit theatres during Pongal 2027, with distribution by Red Giant Movies.
It was the former managing director of Malabar Cements who proposed the Malabar Cements Company and its premises as well as the forest path as possible shooting locations.
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