Today marks the 73rd birthday of the legendary actor Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, famously known as Rajinikanth. The cine world has been buzzing with heartfelt wishes pouring in from fans and industry stalwarts alike.
Dhanush, the acclaimed ‘Three’ actor, was among the first to extend his warm greetings to Rajinikanth on this special day. Taking to X, he conveyed, “Happy birthday Thalaiva @rajinikanth” along with folded hands and red heart emojis.
Happy birthday Thalaiva @rajinikanth 🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) December 12, 2023
A flurry of birthday wishes flooded social media from celebrities like Jr. NTR, Kamal Haasan, Anirudh Ravichander, Khushbu Sundar, and more, underscoring the profound admiration and respect they hold for the superstar.
Dhanush tied the knot with Aishwarya Rajinikanth, the eldest daughter of the Baashha star, on November 18, 2004. Despite the couple’s divorce announcement in January 2022, Dhanush continues to be an ardent fan and admirer of Rajinikanth, praising his dedication and hard work.
Rajinikanth, fresh from his appearance in Nelson Dilipkumar’s ‘Jailer,’ is currently engrossed in T.J. Gnanavel’s upcoming venture. This film has witnessed significant progress with several schedules completed, featuring an ensemble cast boasting luminaries like Amitabh Bachchan, Rana Daggubati, Fahadh Faasil, Manju Warrier, and others. Additionally, a cameo in Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s ‘Lal Salaam’ and his maiden collaboration with Lokesh Kanagaraj in the tentatively titled ‘Thalaivar 171’ await his audience.
Meanwhile, Dhanush is gearing up for the release of the period action flick ‘Captain Miller,’ directed by Arun Matheswaran. This multi-part film, starring an ensemble including Shiva Rajkumar, Priyanka Mohan, and Sundeep Kishan, is set to hit theaters in January 2024. Additionally, Dhanush’s directorial venture ‘D50’ and his next collaboration with Sekhar Kammula for ‘D51’ featuring Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead are in the works, signaling an exciting lineup for the acclaimed actor-director.
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