8 Reasons Why Rajinikanth is the Biggest Superstar

December 12 is not just another day for Tamilians. In fact, many Rajinikanth fans will have you believe that the day doesn't exist, as no one shares the same birthday as Rajinikanth the larger-than-life-Superstar, the philanthropist and above all, the simple man! Fondly called Thalaivar (Leader/Boss) by his fans, Rajinikanth has acted in almost all major languages in India and even made his Hollywood debut in the late 80's with Bloodstone.

Here are 8 reasons that made Rajinikanth the undoubtable superstar that he is:

1.Rajinikanth repaid the losses incurred to the distributors who suffered due to the failure of his film Baba! Now that's a true superstar!

2. After Bhuvana Oru KelvikkuriRajinikanth’s name is synonymous with his unique style of smoking! Thalaivar is the first actor in Indian cinema who made smoking look cool! (PS: smoking kills!)

Can YOU light a cigarette with a gun?

3. After quitting acting in the 70's, the superstar made a comeback in 1980 with Billa (a remake of Don). Billa was a resounding hit all thanks to Rajinikanth’s own style and jhakaas dialogues!

If anyone can outmatch Amitabh Bachchan’s stardom, it’s Rajinikanth!

4. By the time Muthu was released, Rajinikanth was already a big star in India. However, the Japanese became his fans after watching 'Thilana Thilana'. Rajinikanth's moves drove them crazy and all his movies were released in Japan thereafter!

He even went on to replace Leonardo Dicaprio as Japan's trendiest heartthrob in 1999!

5. Only Rajinikanth can beat up goons while jumping in the air and still can make the audience believe it!

6. Rajinikanth shattered all existing box-office records when Robot released. It surprised theentire Bollywood film fraternity when it became one the highest grossers in the country!

Look at these action sequences and you'll find that 1000's of Rajinikanths are fighting against one Rajinikanth. This is the kind of stuff only Rajinikanth can dare to do!

7. Here’s a hilarious example of Rajinikanth’s wit and humour!

8. This one's for all the Rajini fans - check out the sheer love and devotion people down south have for him!We wish you a very Happy Birthday, Sir!