One of the biggest stars of the Indian film industry Super Star Rajinikanth is celebrating his 62nd birthday today (12-12-12).  Rajinikanth made his debut as an actor in the National Film Award–winning Tamil film Apoorva Raagangal (1975), directed by K. Balachander.  Within a few years, Rajinikanth was acclaimed as the superstar of Tamil cinema and continues to hold a matinee idol status in India even today. Rajini's mannerisms and stylised delivery of dialogue in films contribute to his mass popularity and appeal.

Rajinikanth has worked in over 150 films across various film industries of India. He has won six Tamil Nadu State Film Awards—four Best Actor Awards and two Special Awards for Best Actor—and a Filmfare Best Tamil Actor Award. Rajinikanth was bestowed the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian honour in 2000. Rajinikanth has been called the most popular Indian film actor of his time and he has got huge number of fans around the world. Join your hands with Teluguone.com and wish Super Star Rajinikanth a very happy birthday.