As Rajinikanth turns 75 on December 12, Tamil cinema celebrates not just the man but the phenomenon that Thalaivar is. Fittingly, the re-release of iconic Padayappa (1999) coincides with this milestone, offering audiences a chance to revisit one of the most defining films in the superstar's illustrious five-decade career. In a year marking his 50 years in cinema, there's perhaps no better film than Padayappa to understand why Rajinikanth remains unmatched in Indian cinema.

For many '90s kids, Padayappa is more than a film. It defined the perfect theatrical experience for those who got to watch it in 1999. And for those who couldn't, the re-release of Padayappa seems like an opportunity to visit the timeless classic. If you watched the film on television, you can watch it on the bi

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