Rajinikanth marks 51 years in cinema with cake-cutting on Dharman sets. Video

Superstar Rajinikanth completed 51 years in cinema on August 15, and the milestone was celebrated on the sets of his upcoming film Dharman. A special cake-cutting ceremony was held in the presence of Rajinikanth, director Ashwath Marimuthu, and the film’s cast and crew.August 15 marks an important day in Rajinikanth’s career. On this day in 1975, Apoorva Raagangal was released and marked his entry into films. Over the past 51 years, he has built one of the most celebrated careers in Indian cinema.The celebration took place during the shoot of Dharman, with Rajinikanth joining the team to mark the occasion. A post shared from the sets carried the caption, “51 YEARS. ONE NAME. ONE SUPERSTAR. Celebrating from the sets of DHARMAN (sic).”More about the filmDharman, starring Rajinikanth, is produced by Kamal Haasan and R. Mahendran under the banners of Raajkamal Films International and Turmeric Media. Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, the film marks Rajinikanth’s 173rd project. It also stars Simran and Raashii Khanna, and production is under way. Since the film was announced, Dharman has drawn attention for its tagline, “The Deadly Doctor”, which sparked speculation about its story. Reports and social media posts claimed that the film was an adaptation of the medical drama series The Good Doctor. The speculation gathered pace after an X user claimed that Dharman was based on the series and questioned how the story would be adapted for the big screen.Ashwath Marimuthu dismissed the claim. Replying to an X user who said that Raaj Kamal Films International had acquired the remake rights of The Good Doctor for the Rajinikanth-starrer, the filmmaker wrote, “Fake News!” The rumours had gained traction because of the film’s medical backdrop.The Good Doctor, starring Freddie Highmore, follows a young surgeon with savant syndrome and autism who joins a prestigious hospital and faces challenges while proving his abilities through his medical skills and intuition.- EndsPublished By: Priyanka SharmaPublished On: Aug 15, 2026 23:47 IST