‘Padayappa’ re-release: Latha Rajinikanth leaves the screening mid-way, shares heartfelt message

Superstar Rajinikanth’s 75th birthday was marked by the re-release of his 1999 hit ‘Padayappa’. Wife Latha Rajinikanth attended a screening but left early, explaining she was traveling to meet him. The event highlighted the enduring appeal of the actor, who also celebrated his birthday on the set of ‘Jailer 2’.

Superstar Rajinikanth is celebrating his 75th birthday this year. Fans, film celebrities, and political leaders from all over the world have wished him. To make fans happy on his birthday, his super hit film ‘Padayappa’ has been re-released in theaters today (December 12). This gives fans the opportunity to watch the 1999 film in a new theater experience.

Latha Rajinikanth watches ‘Padayappa’

At this re-release event, Latha Rajinikanth visited a theater in Chennai to watch the film with fans and graced the celebration. But she left the theatre after the first half and spoke to reporters during her exit. Latha Rajinikanth said, “Thank you to all the fans from all over the world who wished Rajinikanth on his birthday. Thank you to all the kind souls who have been traveling with us for the past 50 years. Today, the film ‘Padayappa’ has been re-released. I watched half of the film. “I couldn’t watch the entire film because he (Rajinikanth) was far away from me, and I am travelling to meet him. All the fans who came to watch the film should go home safely,” she said.

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Thus, on Rajinikanth’s birthday, his wife Latha and all the fans enjoyed the movie ‘Padayappa’ with joy. This re-release event reaffirmed Rajinikanth’s enduring appeal in the minds of fans. Following the extraordinary reception in 1999, the re-release in 2025 offered a new experience for fans, revealing the superstar’s illustrious career.

Rajinikanth celebrates birthday on ‘Jailer 2’ set

Earlier in the day, Rajinikanth celebrated his birthday by cutting a cake while shooting for Nelson Dilipkumar’s ‘Jailer 2’; the moment has created a stir among fans and social media. In a video posted by the ‘Jailer 2’ makers, we can see in detail Rajinikanth celebrating his birthday by cutting a cake. Fans greeted him with garlands, cakes, and other special arrangements at the theaters. In particular, fans gathered in front of his residence in the Poes Garden area of Chennai, before 12 midnight, to celebrate by cutting a cake.

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