Superstar Rajinikanth kicked off the year 2026 by delivering a delightful surprise to his legion of fans. The veteran actor chose a nostalgic route for his New Year greeting, sharing a memorable clip from his 1995 blockbuster film 'Muthu' on social media.
The Nostalgic New Year Post
On the first day of January 2026, Rajinikanth took to his official account on X (formerly Twitter) to connect with his audience. The post featured an 18-second video excerpt from 'Muthu', showcasing the iconic scene where Rajinikanth's character rides a chariot with co-star Meena.
In the clip, Meena inquires if they are heading in the correct direction. Rajinikanth, in his signature style, replies, "Who knows? I have never been the person to worry about my path. I just dump my burden on God, chant Shiva's name and follow the path that he shows." The background score for the scene is the timeless AR Rahman track 'Oruvan Oruvan Mudhalali'. The actor superimposed the message, "Wishing you all a very happy New Year 2026. God bless" over the video.
Fan Frenzy and Heartwarming Reactions
The post instantly ignited a wave of excitement and nostalgia across the platform. Fans flooded the comments section with New Year wishes and humorous takes. One user joked about the star's timely post, writing, "We got thalaivar using his own movie as new year template before gta 6. happy new year thalaivaaaaaa." Many others simply expressed their love and extended their greetings with comments like "Happy new year Thalaivaaaaaa".
In a related gesture, the superstar also personally acknowledged and greeted fans who had gathered outside his residence in Chennai on Thursday to wish him for the New Year.
Looking Back and Charging Ahead
The year 2025 was a significant one for Rajinikanth with the massive success of his film 'Coolie'. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the Independence Day 2025 release featured an ensemble cast including Nagarjuna, Upendra Rao, Soubin Shahir, Aamir Khan, Shruti Haasan, and Pooja Hegde. The film emerged as one of the year's biggest hits, reportedly grossing a staggering Rs 518 crore worldwide according to trade portal Sacnilk.
On the work front, Rajinikanth is already busy with his next project. He is collaborating with director Nelson Dilipkumar for the highly anticipated sequel, 'Jailer 2'. The film is currently in production and is expected to hit theatres around mid-2026, keeping the excitement levels high among his fans.
