Happy Birthday Rajinikanth: From wearing goggles to iconic dressing style, here're the epic mannerisms of Thalaivar!

Updated on Dec 12, 2016  |  09:19 PM IST |  6.3M
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Known for his power packed punch lines and swashbuckling action in his irresistible signature style, cinegoers go fanatical and the cinema house is brought down with echoes of claps and whistles. As far as fans of Southern cinema are concerned, Rajinikanth is not merely just a beloved matinee idol but an absolute phenomenon in the purest sense of the word. 

Born as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, Thalaivar has over the years established himself as a synonym for greatness, courtesy his stylish onscreen mannerisms, rich baritone, and of course charismatic personality. Today, as Rajinikanth turns a year older, we'll take a look at his signature style. 

1. We cannot start this list with anything other than Rajini's unique glass-wearing technique. Isn't that just epic? 

2. Rajnikanth did a cameo of Inspector Hussein in the film Geraftaar. But the way he flips a cigarette high in the air, lights it by firing at it with a gun and smokes it in front of the astonished goons proved to be the high point of the film. 

3. His iconic dressing sense is beyond words - the way he wears his Thundu!

4. Remember Kabali? Rajinikanth's walking style can still make people mad. 

5. It'll be not wrong to declare him the ultimate action star - After beating a villain once, he tosses him back up like a football and beats him all over again. 

6. If Rajini is the hero is so cool, just imagine him as a robot - Endhiran Rajini! 

Rajinikanth is surely a superstar, but the actor has maintained his simplicity and is always down to earth. We wish the superstar a happy birthday!

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