Tamil superstar Rajinikanth turned 62 on Monday amid thousands of birthday wishes from his fans.

Rajini generally likes to spend this day with his family and fans.

A special puja (ritual) is arranged in the household of the actor on this day every year where the family members participate.

His fans send him gifts and flower bouquets that ultimately end up in flooding his house.

Wishing, Rajinikanth, Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan tweeted: "Its Happy Birthday for Rajnikant .. friend and colleague and a humble gentleman, despite his immense following and cult iconic figure."

Both the actors had shared screen space in films like 'Hum' and 'Andha Kanoon'.

Earlier this year, Rajinikanth suffered from recurrent respiratory infection and gastro intestinal ailments and was advised complete bed rest. He was even taken to Singapore for treatment.

Rajinikanth was given a rousing reception at the airport by his fans when he returned from Singapore in July.

He enchanted his fans with his unique style and dialogue delivery in films like 'Enthiran', 'Sivaji', 'Muthu', 'Moondru Mugam', and 'Mullum Malarum'.