Dhanush’s birthday wish for Rajinikanth post divorce from Aishwarya Rajinikanth wins hearts

Tamil star Dhanush has always showered his admiration for superstar Rajinikanth, and his fanboy enthusiasm knows no bounds. The actor, who recently divorced his wife Aishwarya Rajinikanth, daughter of Rajinikanth, has not wavered in his love and admiration for his favorite star despite the changes in his family dynamics.

The actor took to his social media pages to share a heartwarming post for his ex-father-in-law and superstar Rajinikanth. He wrote, "Happy birthday to the one, only one, super one... SUPERSTAR... the phenomenon that redefined mass and style... my Thalaiva 🙏🙏🙏 @rajinikanth sir ❤️"

Dhanush fanboying over Rajinikanth

Despite turmoil in his personal life, the actor has always been Rajinikanth's biggest cheerleader and has often expressed his excitement during the release of the Tamil superstar’s films. Dhanush, who calls himself the biggest Rajinikanth fan, had earlier shared his admiration for the superstar during the launch of maestro Ilaiyaraaja's film, in which he plays the musician in his biopic. He said:

"I grew up listening to the songs of the legendary Ilaiyaraaja. I always had a dream of acting in the biopics of Ilaiyaraaja and Rajinikanth. One will happen, but I don’t know when the other will."

Will Dhanush and Rajinikanth ever share screen space?

Although Dhanush and Rajinikanth have yet to share screen space, reports suggest that filmmaker Nelson Dilipkumar has written a role for Dhanush in Jailer 2, with Rajinikanth reportedly approving the idea. While an official confirmation is still awaited, this exciting buzz has thrilled fans, as the long-anticipated collaboration between Rajinikanth and Dhanush on the big screen finally seems poised to happen with Jailer 2.

Interestingly, Dhanush, a devoted 'Thalaivar' Rajinikanth fan, showed unwavering support for the Jailer team and celebrated its blockbuster success.

Dhanush’s upcoming projects

On the work front, Dhanush has an impressive lineup, including his directorial ventures Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam and Idly Kadai. On the acting front, the actor will next be seen in Sekhar Kammula's directorial Kubera, alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Nagarjuna. He will also play Ilaiyaraaja in his biopic.

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