Actor, politician Rajinikanth celebrates his 69th birthday today and is now only a year shy from officially entering the septuagenarian league. It may come as a surprise to many but the actor continues to play lead roles and successfully shoulder box-office numbers , even after 40 years of reigning the film industry. [His films'contribution to the Tamil Nadu Box-office in 2019 alone can be seen here].

Naturally, the Superstar has earned a lot of fans along the way, many of whom are now a part of the Indian film industry, and they did not hold back on wishing Rajini a very happy birthday. Wishes from actors, directors and production banners here:

Happy Birthday to our Thalaiva @rajinikanth sir. Wishing you a phenomenal year with great health and joy. Much love and respect 🙏

— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) December 12, 2019

You are making 70 look young and cool😎 Happy Birthday @rajinikanth uncle! #Thalaivar 🙏 pic.twitter.com/VBTRCr2GN9

— Vikram Prabhu (@iamVikramPrabhu) December 12, 2019

Happy birthday @rajinikanth ji. https://t.co/hepa5NA9qK

— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) December 12, 2019

"En Vazhi Thani Vazhi!"
Wishing the invincible #Superstar a very happy birthday.@rajinikanth #HappyBirthdaySuperstar #HBDThalaivarSuperstarRAJINI

— Paytm Entertainment (@PaytmTickets) December 12, 2019

Happy Birthday Thalaivaa ... 💚💚💚@rajinikanth @Rajni_FC @RBSIRAJINI @RajiniFC pic.twitter.com/TzX1i9gNT3

— Rajhesh Vaidhya (@RajheshVaidhya) December 12, 2019

Naanga ellarum love u 30000💖Thalaivaa👑forever &ever& ever.. there can never be another person like u in this planet! Neengaley dhaan porandhu varanum 🤗🥳🥰

SuperStar💥anaivarukkum piditha nalla Aathma😇

Please God make him live Forever

Happy birthday @rajinikanth sir😍😇 pic.twitter.com/cB54GH0Dtk

— Vignesh Shivan (@VigneshShivN) December 12, 2019

Wishing super star @rajinikanth sir a happy birthday ahead...have a great and healthy year ahead... and thank you for entertaining us still 🙏🏼 #HBDSuperstarRajinikanth sir pic.twitter.com/itqC0m2VNc

— PRATHI ROJU PANDAAGE ON DEC 20th 😊 (@IamSaiDharamTej) December 12, 2019

Happy bday thalaivaaaaa @rajinikanth #HBDThalaivarSuperstarRAJINI pic.twitter.com/R5ZuEymcsp

— atlee (@Atlee_dir) December 11, 2019

அன்பர் நண்பர் திரு. @rajinikanth - க்கு நல் ஆரோக்கியமும், வெற்றியும் பல்லாண்டு தொடர இந்நாளில் வாழ்த்துகிறேன்.
உங்கள் நான்.

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) December 12, 2019

Oru Superstar. Ore Rajinikanth!
Iniya pirandha naal vazhthukkal sir ♥️
Kadavul ungalodu, eppodhum. @rajinikanth

— Nivetha Thomas (@i_nivethathomas) December 12, 2019

Happy birthday Thalaivaa...👏👏🙏

Here's an unreleased poster - Thalaivar birthday special from #Petta team.. ❤️

இன்னும் பல அதிசயங்களை அற்புதங்களை நிகழ்த்தி காட்டுங்கள் தலைவா 🙏#HBDThalaivarSuperstarRAJINI @sunpictures @DOP_Tirru @anirudhofficial @tuneyjohn @vivekharshan pic.twitter.com/6gIdGv7Xad

— karthik subbaraj (@karthiksubbaraj) December 12, 2019

Happy birthday #thalaiva 🙏🙏🙏

— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) December 12, 2019

Happy birthday to the star of the millenium @rajinikanth sir 🙏 Wishing you continued happiness and good health 😊

— Kajal Aggarwal (@MsKajalAggarwal) December 12, 2019

From Baashha to Darbar my love for you only keeps growing each day..Style personified !! Epitome of power !! Thalaivaaa your greatness is unfathomable !! We love you #HBDSuperstarRajinikanth 🎉🤗 @rajinikanth #rajiniveriyan for life 🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/bXNoC9Sskt

— Hrishikesh (@hrishikeshkk) December 12, 2019

Wishing the pride of Indian Cinema, the one and only Superstar @rajinikanth a very Happy Birthday!#HBDSuperstarRajinikanth #HappyBirthdaySuperstar #HBDThalaivarSuperstarRAJINI #HappyBirthdayRajinikanth #HBDRajiniKanth pic.twitter.com/euwYV4Pqsn

— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) December 12, 2019