Rajinikanth to hit 45-year mark in filmdom, thanks fans

Actor Rajinikanth, hailed as 'Superstar' by his fans, on Sunday thanked m and celebrities, who wished him, as he is set to complete 45 years in Tamil cinema industry in a week.

On his twitter handle, Rajinikanth expressed his heartfelt thanks to his fans and a host of people including celebrities who wished him well.

A Common Display Picture (CDP) was released on Sunday evening celebrating 45 years of 'Rajinism' in Tamil cinema.

picture encapsulates several avatars of Rajinikanth in Tamil cinema since his early days in field.

hastags #45YearsofRajinismCDP and #Neengal Illamal Nan Illai (roughly translated as Without you I am t re) in Tamil trended on Twitter.

Rajinikanth's deubut Tamil movie, a K Balachander directorial, 'Apoorva Ragangal' released on August 15, 1975 and 69-year old actor has acted in over 170 movies.

A battalion of celebrities including actor Mohanlal, directors Ranjith, Karthick Subbaraj, dance master Raghava Lawrence, producer Thanu, former cricketer Hemang Badani greeted top star and released CDP.