New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- Superstar Rajinikanth is celebrating his 75th birthday on Friday, receiving an outpouring of wishes and greetings from across the country.

Leading the line of wishes, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a heartfelt message for him and also honoured his 50 years of cinematic legacy.

"Greetings to Thiru Rajinikanth Ji on the special occasion of his 75th birthday. His performances have captivated generations and have earned extensive admiration. His body of work spans diverse roles and genres, consistently setting benchmarks. This year has been notable because he completed 50 years in the world of films," PM Modi wrote on X.

He concluded with prayers for the actor's long and healthy life.

Earlier, Tamil Nadu Chief...