Rajinikanth's 74th Birthday: Superstar Gets New statue At Arulmigu Sri Rajini Temple In Madurai

A new statue of the Tamil superstar Rajinikanth has been unveiled at the "Arulmigu Sri Rajini Temple" in Thirumangalam, Madurai.

Rajinikanth is celebrating his 74th birthday on December 12. The statue captures his iconic role from the film 'Mappillai', celebrating his immense contributions to the film industry.

The temple, managed by Karthik, a retired Army officer, has been a hub for Rajinikanth's admirers. Karthik, a fervent fan of the superstar, established the temple out of deep respect for him. Initially set up in an upper room of Karthik's residence, it showcased images and statues of Rajinikanth.

Karthik expressed his excitement about the new statue, stating, "To commemorate Rajinikanth's 74th birthday, a new 3-foot tall, 300 kg statue of the superstar has been unveiled. Last year, in October, a statue of Rajinikanth was installed and worshipped. Now, a new statue has been created."

Special prayers and rituals were organised to mark this occasion. Karthik mentioned that today special abhishekam rituals were performed for the newly installed statue. He also shared that some months ago, Rajinikanth's PRO reached out to inquire about the temple.

Rajinikanth is affectionately called Thalaiva (leader) by his fans and is one of India's most cherished actors. His career spans over four decades with appearances in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English films. His unique style and memorable roles have made him a cultural icon globally.

Karthik eagerly awaits an invitation from Rajinikanth to visit him and receive blessings. He concluded with heartfelt wishes saying, "Happy Birthday, Thalaiva!" The temple continues to be a place where fans can honour their beloved star through daily prayers and special worship services.