Tamil superstar Rajinikanth stepped out of his home in Chennai to meet the legions of fans who had thronged outside the gates, hoping for a glimpse of their idol on his 62nd birthday on December 12.

Dressed simply in white, the superstar smiled and waved to his fans.

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Rajinikanth spoke to the media assembled outside his home as well.

Even though he is one of the biggest stars in India, Rajinikanth remains modest, a fact confirmed by those who have worked with him, including his Baasha director Suresh Krrisna.

Rajini's fans still love his fantastic punch lines, one-liners that only he can do justice to!

Quite a few books have been dedicated to the Superstar, including Grand Brand Rajini.

The gates of Rajinikanth's home was beautifully decorated on his birthday.