On the occasion of Rajinikanth’s 75th birthday, the sensational industry hit Padayappa was re-released in Tamil territories, and the film saw an excellent opening at the box office, collecting more than 4 Cr gross on Day 1 worldwide.
Normally, most of the re-releases did not perform beyond day 1, but Rajinikanth’s Padayappa showed a good hold on day 2 and collected on par with opening day at the box office, taking 2 days gross to 8 Cr. Today, the film is doing very well, crossing the double-digit mark worldwide. With Karthi’s Vaa Vaathiyaar’s sudden postponement, theater owners faced tough times, but this re-release gives them relief.
Padayappa: One of the Iconic Movies of Tamil Cinema
Padayappa, Narasimha in Telugu (1999) is a landmark Tamil film directed by K. S. Ravikumar, produced by Arunachala Cine Creations, with music composed by A. R. Rahman. The film is celebrated for its powerful storytelling, iconic performances, and memorable soundtrack.
The film stars Rajinikanth as the main character, Padayappa, with Ramya Krishnan portraying the memorable villain Neelambari, and Soundarya in the role of Vasundhara, Padayappa’s love. The late Sivaji Ganesan makes an appearance as Padayappa’s father in what would be one of his last performances.