Bangalore: Fans get into a frenzy on Rajinikanth's birthday

Bangalore:  Rajnikanth turned 60, and his fans left no stone unturned to make sure the superstar had a memorable birthday. People from different walks of life gathered near Seshadripuram, to have a day of fun, food and laughter.

As the icing on the 20 kg cake was being laid, young children eagerly trooped into the bakery to catch a glimpse of the star-and-guitar-shaped pastry.

As evening dawned, fans went berserk. They burst crackers and had a merry time, celebrating the birth of their favourite star.

Young boys showed off their Rajnikanth tattoo, and said that they had got it done when they were much younger. "I am a huge fan of Rajnikanth and here's the proof," said a fan proudly showing his tattoo on his forearm.
The elderly fans, not wanting to be left out, showed their love for the superstar. Many women clung on to the Rajnikanth's life-size portrait that was put up.

The superstar has been ruling the industry for over 25 years now, and has more than 50,000 fan clubs around the world. His fans throng cinema halls to catch the first-day, first- show of any of his movies.