On Thursday, Shah Rukh Khan took to social media to wish superstar Rajinikanth on his 74th birthday. Sharing a throwback picture with Rajinikanth on Instagram, SRK wrote a heartfelt message expressing his admiration. He called Rajinikanth "the coolest of the cool" and "the bossest of all the bosses," praising him for being a legend who remains remarkably humble despite his superstardom. Shah Rukh also thanked Rajinikanth for inspiring millions and wished him good health and happiness.
Shah Rukh's message read: "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 too much. Have a great birthday @rajinikanth sir."
In addition to Shah Rukh, several other stars also wished the icon. Kamal Haasan, veteran actor and close friend, wrote a touching message on social media, saying: "Happy birthday to my dear friend, superstar @rajinikanth. May you achieve more and more success; be surrounded by good health; be filled with happiness; live long."
Rajinikanth’s former son-in-law and actor Dhanush also took to X (formerly Twitter) to extend his birthday wishes, calling him "the one, only one, super one... the phenomenon that redefined mass and style." Dhanush expressed his admiration for Rajinikanth, calling him his "thalaiva" (leader).
Rajinikanth's influence on cinema and his unparalleled legacy continue to inspire not only his fans but also his peers in the industry, as seen from these heartfelt tributes.
