Rajinikanth, the synonym of super stardom, is turning 73 today. With a career spanning over five decades, Rajinikanth has occupied the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. Fondly called Superstar and Thalaivar, Rajinikanth has redefined the meaning of superstardom and stands as an inspiring example of how to stay grounded despite achieving immense success.
Rajinikanth was born as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad on December 12, 1950, and worked as a bus conductor in Bengaluru. His mentor, K Balachander, gave him the name Rajinikanth and introduced him to the world of cinema through Apoorva Raagangal in 1975. Since then, there has been no looking back for Rajinikanth. He rose from being a villain to a superstar, conquering millions of fans with his larger-than-life roles and magnetic persona.
Rajinikanth is one of the few Indian actors who are familiar and loved by foreigners. He enjoys immense fan following in Japan, which he earned with Muthu, the highest-grossing Indian film in Japan. His films, such as Baasha, Chandramukhi, and Robo, have resonated with audiences globally. With a career spanning over five decades, Rajinikanth has delivered numerous blockbuster hits, cementing his position as a legendary icon of Indian cinema.
As Rajinikanth celebrates his birthday today 12th December, he has exciting line up. He is busy filming his next project, Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Then Jailer 2 is also in the pipeline. CineJosh wishes Superstar Rajinikanth a very happy birthday, filled with health, peace, and happiness.