This year more than any other the Thalapathy Vijay fans had a lot to celebrate as their idol's birthday became a worldwide trending affair after AGS Entertainment released the title 'Bigil' of 'Thalapathy 63' and then unveiled not one or two but three awesome first look posters.

Celebrities poured in their birthday wishes to Vijay on social media and Kathir his costar in 'Bigil' shared an emotional post "Love u so much as a person & forever as a fan na!! Cant forget the day I met you & till now each sec is treasured!! UR an inspiration & love of millions where I’m one before U. I Wish & I Will be ter in ur shadow of love forever ! Happy Birthday dear @actorvijay na"

'Bigil' directed by Atlee apart from Vijay and Kathir stars Nayanthara, Indhuja, Yogi Babu, Vivek, Anandaraj, Daniel Balaji and Jackie Shroff. The A.R. Rahman musical is slated for release on Diwali 2019.