Rajinikanth on Padayappa sequel

Rajinikanth on Padayappa sequel. Super Star Rajinikanth's superhit film Padayappa is rereleasing 12 December 2025 as Rajinikanth's birthday treat. The film also completed 25 years.

The film starred Rajinikanth, Soundarya and Ramya Krishnan under the direction of KS.Ravi Kumar. Ahead of the film rerelease, Rajinikanth spoke about the film's sequel. He said "In my 50 years of career, I had never seen women breaking gates to watch a film as they did for Padayappa." He said for Ramya Krishnan's role, they have considered Aishwarya Rai, Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi among others. He said when they contacted Aishwarya Rai she didnot show interest.

He added  “Now, when I see sequels like 2.0 (sequel of Robo) and Jailer 2, I wonder why not Padayappa 2? The title will be Neelambari: Padayappa 2. We are discussing the story, and if it comes out well, much like Padayappa, there will be a Neelambari. It will be exciting for the audience, and I’m working on it.”

He said  "We didn’t give the film to any OTT or satellite. I only allowed Sun Pictures to run it. It’s the kind of film that’s meant to be watched in theatres. And now, 25 years later, you will see Padayappa on December 12, my birthday."