In the film industry, producers usually gift stars after the success of the film. However, the superstar Rajinikanth he has shown his unique style once again by doing the opposite. After the successful re-release of his flagship film ‘Padayappa’, Rajinikanth personally invited producer Thenappan and gifted him a 5-sovereign gold chain. This thoughtful gesture has gone viral on social media and garnered praise from fans and industry peers.
The re-release hit ‘Padayappa’ comes with a special gift
‘Padayappa’, originally released in 1999, remains one of Rajinikanth’s biggest hits. He directed the film KS Ravikumar and had an excellent cast Sivaji Ganesan, Ramya Krishnanand Soundarya. Rajinikanth and Thenappan jointly produced the film with music composed by AR Rahman. Recently, the film has been re-released on the occasion of Rajinikanth’s milestone celebrations, and even after 25 years, it received a great response from the audience at the theatres.
Rajinikanth’s gesture breaks the usual trend of the industry
After the success of the re-release, Rajinikanth decided to celebrate in his own way. Instead of receiving gifts, he chose to honor his producer. Rajinikanth personally called Thenappan and rewarded him with a gold chain for his efforts. This case is worth mentioning because it is generally seen that producers reward actors after a successful film. The current episode highlights Rajinikanth’s humility and how he thanked the people associated with him.
‘Padayappa’: Past Glory and Future Hopes
Till date, ‘Padayappa’ remains a major commercial film in Tamil films. The success of the reissue proves once again its popularity among the audience. In addition, it is believed that there may be a sequel to the film. However, nothing has been officially confirmed on the matter yet.
