Padayappa release on Rajinikanth’s birthday sees sold out shows in Madurai, 15K tickets sold in just 1 Chennai theatre

December 12 has always been a special day for fans of Rajinikanth.

This year, it is extra special. For, even as the Tamil superstar turns 75, his 1999 blockbuster Padayappa has re-released to packed houses.

At Chennai’s Rohini Silver Screens, the mood is festive for its first day first show (FDFS) celebrations. The place is decked up with posters of the film, along with multiple ‘happy birthday Thalaiva’ banners. A DJ has parked himself near the entrance, dishing out superhit Rajinikanth numbers.

The first day first show celebrations of ‘Padayappa’ in Rohini Silver Screens | Photo Credit: Srinivasa Ramanujam