New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- Superstar Rajinikanth's hit 1999 film, Padayappa, is all set to re-release in theatres across India. The Tamil-language action drama, which marks its 25th anniversary this year, will hit the big screen on the actor's birthday on 12 December.

Rajinikanth shared the news on X, formerly Twitter, along with a poster of the film.

"In my film life, Padayappa holds immense importance. I am sharing some of those movie memories with you. #Padayappa," he wrote.

Padayappa, directed by KS Ravikumar, broke records at the Tamil box office after its release on 10 April 1999. Rajinikanth recently talked about his Padayappa memories in a 37-minute video.

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