Today is the 69th birthday of Superstar Rajinikanth the longest-serving leading man ever in the history of Indian cinema.  At his age, he continues to demand the highest salary and draws the same crowd that he did in his prime.

Few can boast of this kind of adulation in world cinema or even sports.  What makes the Thalaivar tick apart from his unique charisma and down to earth personality so much about which is already been written. People who have worked with him bring it down to that simple but hard to follow virtue which is putting in the highest dedication to one’s work.  His costars swear that he is on time, rehearses his lines like a child, is always ready to please the director and is never satisfied until he gives his best.  Yes Rajini has announced his political entry and he may be putting a stop to his career but surprisingly the offers coming his way are now much more than even when he was younger and brisker.  It is rumoured that atleast half a dozen directors are ready with scripts for Thalaivar and he has even given his nod to a few.

One thing is for sure, the Superstar is going to light up the screens for a few more years atleast till the next Assembly Elections which is a good four years afar.   In that time with the speed Rajini works he can squeeze in atleast five films and fans won’t be complaining.  The legend’s salary is only going to grow by the tens of crores and may be when he hangs his boots he would have touched the magical 100 Crores per film.  One truth remains as eternal as Rajini’s superstardom which is that he will never be displaced from his mantle the people have placed him on.  Meanwhile let us take this opportunity to wish the Thalaivar the happiest birthday and many many more years of blockbuster hits and astronomical remunerations coupled with good health and cheer.