Padayappa re-release reactions: Rajinikanth film once again met with fans’ fervour; netizens say it’s classic forever

Padayappa, the 1999 Tamil film made its way to theatres once again on Friday for the occasion of superstar Rajinikanth’s birthday. The actor is celebrating his 75th birthday as he completed 50 years in the industry as an actor. Padayappa, which is a cult classic and one of the iconic Rajinikanth films, was received with the same vigour and enthusiasm as when it was released in 1999.

Padayappa re-release reactions:

Padayappa is a 1999 Tamil film directed by KS Ravikumar. The film marked Rajinikanth’s 25th film which he wrote and produced. Eventually, the film went on to become a blockbuster success and is one of the standout films in Rajinikanth’s career. For his 75th birthday, the actor planned for a re-release, which was met with much fervour by fans.

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With the film releasing on Friday, fans shared videos from theatres which had gone frenzy. From cutouts to theatre celebrations, fans have been enjoying watching the film on big screens once again. Here are some fan reactions.

It is also to be noted that with no notable Tamil releases this week in theatres, Padayappa will be occupying major screens apart from those allocated for Akhanda 2.

Why is Padayappa not streaming on OTT:

Padayappa is not streaming on any notable platforms because Rajinikanth who owns the film has not sold the rights to streamers or satellite. In a common interview before the re-release, Rajinikanth had revealed this and reasoned that Padayappa is meant to be watched only in theatres.

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The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Ramya Krishnan, Soundarya, and others, Padayappa is a story of a man who rejects the proposal of a head-strong woman who swears on revenge, which culminates into a battle of egos. Rajinikanth had also announced a sequel for Padayappa, titled Neelambari and said that the writing is in works and if satisfied will be made into a film.

Padayappa FAQs

Q. Why is Padayappa not on OTT?

A. Padayappa is not available on any OTT platform, because Rajinikanth did not sell the rights, wanting it to be a theatre watch only.

Q. Is Padayappa hit or flop?

A. Padayappa was a massive hit in Rajinikanth's career and went on to become a cult classic.

Q. Is Padayappa 2 based on a true story?

A. Rajinikanth recently revealed that Padayappa 2 is on the cards and will be titled Neelambari.