Rajinikanth honors Vyjayanthimala; the superstar actor celebrates teachers’ role in the latest event | Tamil Movie News

Chennai witnessed a grand centenary celebration for Rajalakshmi Parthasarathy, a pioneer in education. Superstar Rajinikanth graced the event, presenting Vyjayanthimala with a ‘Cultural Award.’ He lauded teachers as vital for knowledge dissemination, drawing parallels to his film roles championing humanistic values. Vyjayanthimala fondly remembered Rajalakshmi as a guiding light.

The centenary celebrations of Rajalakshmi Parthasarathy, wife of the late educationist and Padma Shri awardee Y.G. Parthasarathy, held in Chennai, concluded with great pomp. The memorial service for this great woman, who brought about great changes in the field of education, was attended by her family, especially her son and the famous actor Y.G. Mahendran. The ceremony was attended by many celebrities, including Vels Group Chairman Isari Ganesh and Latha Rajinikanth. The presence of Superstar Rajinikanth as the special guest of the event added further grandeur to the ceremony.

Rajinikanth honors Vyjayanthimala and highlights the vital role of teachers

At this event, Vyjayanthimala, a timeless icon of acting, was presented with the ‘Cultural Award.’ The award was presented by Rajinikanth himself. Speaking on stage after presenting the award, Rajinikanth, in his usual thoughtful yet simple style, said, “Y.G. Parthasarathy carefully selected the teachers to work in his school. Teachers and professors are like water tanks; only if they are clean and healthy can they provide the pure water of knowledge to students.” Having said that, he emphasized that teachers are the fundamental force that elevates the educational community.

Superstar’s speech echoes the core human values

Rajinikanth’s speech reminded us of the humanistic principles he has embodied in many of his films. Fans fondly remembered his portrayal of characters that emphasized public welfare, social justice, respect, and morality in films like ‘Arunachalam,’ ‘Baba,’ ‘Muthu,’ ‘Kabali,’ and ‘Kaala.’ His views on education and human development reaffirmed his ability to follow the same principles in films and in life.

Vyjayanthimala pays heartfelt tribute

Vyjayanthi Mala, who received the award at the ceremony, expressed her gratitude and said, “Raja Amma is not only my aunt but also a beacon of light who guided me in many ways. I admire her with great devotion and respect,” she shared this passionately. The festival was an emotional event that combined education, art, and humanistic values—all of which filled the hearts of fans and celebrities.