Superstar Rajinikanth is celebrating his 75th birthday today (December 12), while wishes have been pouring in for the legendary actor from fans and friends. This year marks a super special occasion for Rajinikanth as it marks his 50th year in cinema, and the classic hit film ‘Padayappa’ has been re-released in theaters. The 1999 film is celebrated by fans across locations like a new release, and the Rajinikanth starrer gets a substantial start.
Fans celebrate ‘Padayappa’ like a new film
The re-release of Rajinikanth’s ‘Padayappa’ has created a frenzy of celebration among fans. Even after 26 years, when the film was released in theaters, the crowd was so invigorating that it felt like we were seeing it for the first time. The house-full performances were filled with excitement and the excitement that arose after each scene shook the theaters. Fans are proudly sharing, “I don’t know how the three hours passed,” “There was no boredom,” and “This is the commercial entertainer that has crossed a generation.” Fans describe the reaction to the climax scene in particular as a mass experience that is not available in current Tamil cinema.
Fan craze highlight the film’s timeless appeal
The re-release bookings for ‘Padayappa’ have skyrocketed, and social media is proudly proclaiming, “This is a record re-release that transcends time.” Fans from all walks of life, from the age of 6 to 60, flocking to the theater has once again proven the timeless influence of the superstar. “The fact that there are goosebumps in the film is another matter… the film is all goosebumps!” say the fans. ‘Padayappa’, which is celebrated in the same rhythm in 1999 and 2025, is once again revealing Rajinikanth’s enduring illusion when fans enthusiastically post, “This is the film that will have the same impact in 2075.“
4K remastered ‘Padayappa’ returns to theatres
Directed by KS Ravikumar, ‘Padayappa’ features Rajinikanth and Soundarya in the lead roles with Ramya Krishnan in a negative role. Sivaji Ganesan, Manivannan, Nasser, Lakshmi, and Radha Ravi play crucial roles, while the music for the film was composed by AR Rahman. ‘Padayappa’ remastered 4K version is now re-released in theatres, and the strong opening set the film to break box office records for a re-released film.
