MUMBAI:  For the people of Tamil Nadu, July 13 marks the rebirth of one of the greatest screen legends of Tamil cinema. Every year, July 13 is a day to celebrate for Rajinikanth fans. This day was when their superstar had his rebirth. 

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While shooting for his film Rana, Rajinikanth suffered from exhaustion and had to be hospitalized. Even though he was initially hospitalized in Chennai, the actor had to fly to Singapore for further treatment for a kidney ailment.

During the time of his treatment, there were several reports coming out every day about his ill health and how his condition was worsening day after day. There were also multiple reports that the Annaamalai actor had passed away and that an official announcement would come soon.

That was the extent to which the rumors went; many fell for these rumors and believed that they would never get to see Rajinikanth again. These beliefs intensified when many notable figures met Rajinikanth in the hospital, including the then Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and DMK leader M Karunanidhi.

But proving these rumors to be false, the news came that Rajinikanth would come back to Tamil Nadu on July 13.

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When the news spread, people from all over Tamil Nadu came to the airport and patiently waited for the superstar to arrive. When he arrived, he looked cheerful and greeted and waved at the roaring crowd. This incident also solidified that Rajinikanth was not just another superstar for the people of TN but had risen to demi-god status.

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Credits - Pinkvilla