On December 12, as Rajinikanth celebrated his 74th birthday, tributes poured in from across the entertainment industry. Among the many well-wishers was Dhanush, Rajinikanth’s former son-in-law, who shared a heartfelt message on social media.
Dhanush, who was married to Rajinikanth’s daughter Aishwarya from 2004 until their split in 2024, took to X (formerly Twitter) to wish his ‘thalaiva’ a very happy birthday. He wrote, “Happy birthday to the one, only one, super one .. SUPERSTAR .. the phenomenon that redefined mass and style .. my thalaiva @rajinikanth sir” along with red heart emojis, reflecting his deep admiration for the iconic actor.
Rajinikanth’s Influence on Dhanush
Dhanush, a longtime admirer of Rajinikanth, has always expressed his respect for the superstar, even before his marriage to Aishwarya. Fans quickly noticed the special bond, with one commenting, “Fanboy D na wishing Superstar,” and others noting his ‘fanboy’ moment.
Birthday Wishes from Other Celebrities
Rajinikanth received an outpouring of birthday wishes from other stars. Kamal Haasan wrote a heartfelt message in Tamil, praying for Rajinikanth’s good health and long life. Mammootty shared a nostalgic photo, wishing the superstar continued success and health. Similarly, Mohanlal and Vijay also expressed their admiration for Rajinikanth’s inspiring journey.
Jackie Shroff and Venkatesh shared personal posts, with Venkatesh wishing the actor a wonderful year ahead.
Rajinikanth’s Upcoming Projects
Rajinikanth was last seen in Vettaiyan (2024), where he played a trigger-happy cop. His next venture is Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, where he stars alongside Nagarjuna, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, and others.
This news report is curated with insights from multiple reliable news sources.