From Kamal Haasan to Chiranjeevi, here's how Twitter reacted to Rajinikanth's Dadasaheb Phalke Award
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award will be presented to Rajinikanth on May 3, alongside the National Awards

After the government of India conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2019 to actor Rajinikanth, netizens, including many celebrities from the film world, took to Twitter to wish the star.
Here are some tweets from the actor's friends and well-wishers:
Well deserved recognition, Congratulations Dear @rajinikanth sir on The Dadasaheb Phalke Award.#DadasahebPhalkeAward pic.twitter.com/ackz51XXhJ
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) April 1, 2021
To the man who inspired millions...To the man who inspired me to come up in life against all odds..To the man who deserves this honour #DadasahebPhalkeAward Love you and salute you for everything you have done Thalaiva#DadasahebPhalkeRajinikanth @rajinikanth
— Sivakarthikeyan (@Siva_Kartikeyan) April 1, 2021
Congratulations @rajinikanth sir on being awarded the #DadasahebPhalkeAward!! Your contribution to cinema is unparalleled! Truly an inspiration
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) April 1, 2021
Congratulations @Rajinikanth Garu on being honoured with prestigious #DadasahebPhalkeAward for 2019. You truly deserved it. pic.twitter.com/wN7GgHHoGM
— Boney Kapoor (@BoneyKapoor) April 1, 2021
உயரிய விருதான தாதா சாகேப் பால்கே விருது உச்ச நட்சத்திரமும் என் மனதிற்கு இனிய நண்பருமான ரஜினிகாந்திற்கு அறிவிக்கப்பட்டிருப்பது பெரும் மகிழ்வளிக்கிறது. திரையில் தோன்றுவதன் மூலமே ரசிகர்களை வென்றெடுத்துவிட முடியும் என்பதை நிரூபித்த ரஜினிக்கு இந்த விருது 100% பொருத்தம்.
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) April 1, 2021
Another feather on the cap for #Thalaivar! Congrats #Rajini sir on being honored with the prestigious #DadasahebPhalkeAward. An inspiration for all to strive for excellence. God bless you...#Thalaivaa #Rajinikanth #DadasahebPhalkeRajinikanth pic.twitter.com/MMCA5A0OXN
— Simran (@SimranbaggaOffc) April 1, 2021
Elated at the announcement of the prestigious #DadaSahebPhalke Award to my dear friend @rajinikanth Truly deserving.Your contributions to the film industry are immense my friend! Hearty congratulations! May the force be with you!! pic.twitter.com/OmU4mVQDhz
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) April 1, 2021
Congratulations Thalaivaaaa..... #DadasahebPhalkeAward #Thalaivar https://t.co/jlEbZI9sZl
— karthik subbaraj (@karthiksubbaraj) April 1, 2021
#DadasahebPhalkeAward for my friend @rajinikanth! That’s my Friend! He deserves many more laurels! Proud moment for me!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/QGTiv6xd3u
— Mohan Babu M (@themohanbabu) April 1, 2021
Congratulations Surya for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
— Mammootty (@mammukka) April 1, 2021
With love
Deva pic.twitter.com/lPkp5WEPbu
Pawan Kalyan sent his wishes in a heartfelt letter.
Powerstar @PawanKalyan hearty wishes message to our beloved #SuperstarRajinikanth for #DadasahebPhalkeAward & nostalgic moments of #BandipottuSimham #Kaali shared the screen space
with his elder brother @KChiruTweets pic.twitter.com/cRUCBDLgbO
— RIAZ K AHMED (@RIAZtheboss) April 1, 2021
Nation’s highest honor for films bestowed upon our Superstar who has been entertaining us and lifting our spirits for the past five decades. Vazhthukkal @rajinikanth sir.#DadasahebPhalkeAward
— Actor Karthi (@Karthi_Offl) April 1, 2021
Hearty congratulations to our dear Thalaivar @rajinikanth sir for having won the #DadasahebPhalkeAward!
— Simha (@actorsimha) April 1, 20211
There can't be a more fitting recognition to his glorious and illustrious career than the #DadasahebPhalkeAward! pic.twitter.com/SBUmb1O6WQ
My heart is so full! @rajinikanth sir#DadasahebPhalkeAward pic.twitter.com/YrNbq26rZM
— Nivetha Thomas (@i_nivethathomas) April 1, 2021
Finally a befetting recognition to our thalaivar Shri. @rajinikanth Feel happy and proud. Congratulations and kudos to the phenomenal actor for #DadasahebPhalkeAward
— resul pookutty (@resulp) April 1, 2021