Rajinikanth Turns 75: Thalaivar's Name Origin & Latest Movies Vettaiyan, Coolie, Jailer 2, Thalaivar 173
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Rajinikanth Turns 75: Name Origin & Latest Film Slate
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News18•12-12-2025, 10:42
Rajinikanth Turns 75: Name Origin & Latest Film Slate
•Rajinikanth celebrates his 75th birthday on December 12, marking over five decades and 160+ films in Indian cinema.
•His stage name 'Rajinikanth' was given by filmmaker K. Balachander, inspired by a character from 'Major Chandrakanth', to avoid confusion with Sivaji Ganesan.
•His 2024 film 'Vettaiyan' grossed over Rs 250 Crore worldwide and featured Amitabh Bachchan's Tamil debut.
•He recently starred in Lokesh Kanagaraj's action thriller 'Coolie'.
•Upcoming projects include 'Jailer 2' (sequel to 2023's 'Jailer', releasing June 12, 2026) and 'Thalaivar 173' (tentative title, 2027 release, produced by Kamal Haasan).
Why It Matters: Rajinikanth's 75th birthday underscores his lasting cultural impact and active film career.