Superstar Rajinikanth turns 72, birthday wishes pour in for Thalaiva

Chennai: It was a low key birthday fete as Superstar Rajinikanth turned 72 on Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, Rajini's long time friend and actor-turned politician and Makkal Needhi Maiam Founder Kamal Haasan, AIADMK Coordinator O Panneerselvam, Joint Coordinator Edappadi K Palaniswami, actors from the Tamil and Telugu film world and others took to twitter to extend birthday greetings to him.

In a tweet, the Prime Minister said "A very happy birthday to @rajinikanth Ji. May he keep inspiring people with his creativity and phenomenal acting."

"May Almighty bless him with a long and healthy life", he said.

An official release here said, Mr Stalin spoke to the actor over phone and extended his birthday greetings to him.

He also wished him a long and healthy life and entertain his fans in his own imitable style, the Chief Minister said.

Mr Panneerselvam and Mr Palaniswami in a tweet also wished Rajini a long and healthy life and extended his greetings to him.

They also shared a photo taken with the actor in their twitter handle.

Former Indian Cricket Harbhajan Singh, who is an ardent fan of Rajinikanth also took to twitter to greet the actor.

Meanwhile, a large number of fans assembled in front of his residence and celebrated the occasion. (UNI)