Superstar Rajinikanth marked his 74th birthday on December 12. The esteemed actor has been showered with affection and warm greetings from his fans, family, and colleagues in the industry. Social media was abuzz with birthday tributes for Thalaiva. Notably, Shah Rukh Khan also took the opportunity to express his heartfelt wishes to Rajinikanth on this special occasion.

'To the Coolest of the Cool': SRK's Birthday Salute to Rajinikanth

On his Instagram account, Shah Rukh Khan posted a cherished throwback photograph featuring both himself and Rajinikanth. The image depicted the two enjoying a moment together, smiling at an event.

In his post, SRK remarked, "To the coolest of the cool. The bossest of all the bosses. The man, the legend, and an absolutely remarkably simple man, despite being the Superest of Stars!! Sir, thank you for inspiring us. Be healthy and know you are respected and loved immensely. Have a wonderful birthday @rajinikanth sir."

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In response to his post, one admirer commented, "SRK’s admiration for Rajinikanth." Another remarked, "Two icons captured in a single frame," while numerous others shared fire and heart emojis.

What’s Next for Rajinikanth and Shah Rukh Khan in Film?

Regarding his professional endeavours, Rajinikanth is looking forward to the premiere of Lokesh Kanagaraj's eagerly awaited film, Coolie. To commemorate his birthday, the film's producers unveiled a brief music video titled Chikitu Vibe. The video opens with the well-known beats of T Rajendar as Rajinikanth dances alongside a group of individuals.

In the interim, Shah Rukh Khan is set to appear in the film "King." Directed by Sujoy Ghosh, the cast includes Suhana Khan and Abhishek Bachchan. This action-packed drama is expected to be released during Eid 2026, with filming scheduled to commence in January 2025 in Mumbai.

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