据中央气象台此前预报，今年第12号台风“梅花”预计于9月14日夜间在浙江嘉兴到上海浦东一带沿海再次登陆，为确保铁路运输安全，铁路部门继续调整9月15日至16日赣闽两省始发、终到往返上海、无锡等方向，以及途经赣闽两省前往广州、成都、六盘水等方向部分旅客列车运行方案。    Tamil cinema is gearing up for a major nostalgia wave as the cult Tamil hit film Padayappa storms back into theatres on 12 December, perfectly timed with Rajinikanth’s 75th birthday and his 50-year milestone in cinema. For fans, this is not just a rerelease but an invitation to revisit a cultural moment that helped define superstardom, fan hysteria, and the sheer spectacle of big screen entertainment.In a newly surfaced behind the scenes video, Rajinikanth looks back on the making of the KS Ravikumar hit with characteristic candour. He recalls being astonished by the sheer volume of women who turned up at cinemas during its original run, something he admits he had never witnessed in his decades long career. For a star known for pan demographic appeal, that detail captures the special emotional tether Padayappa created on release.Rajinikanth Says Padayappa 2 Is Under Serious ConsiderationWhat has amplified fan frenzy even more is Rajinikanth’s confirmation that discussions for Padayappa 2 have begun. Having already been part of sequels like Jailer 2 and 2.0, he said he strongly felt the world of Padayappa still had unexplored dimensions.He added that the proposed sequel would shift its gaze entirely to Neelambari. Ramya Krishnan’s iconic antagonist continues to be one of Tamil cinema’s most celebrated characters, remembered for her intensity, elegance, and fierce emotional complexity. Built around her vow to avenge Padayappa even through another birth, the potential storyline has already ignited rampant speculation among fans.Rajinikanth shared that the creative team is currently shaping the narrative and that the new chapter, if finalised, will retain the festive scale and emotional fireworks that made the first film a landmark in his career.                                         A Film Made for the Big Screen ExperienceThe superstar also spoke about the sacredness of the theatrical experience while making Padayappa. He revealed that he consciously resisted lucrative digital offers because he believed the film deserved to be experienced only in cinemas. Except for selling satellite rights, he kept the film away from early home viewing platforms, insisting that its visual energy and narrative punch were designed for the big screen.Directed by KS Ravikumar, the 1999 blockbuster brought together an ensemble that still feels timeless. Sivaji Ganesan delivered regal gravitas as Padayappa’s father, while Soundarya offered warmth and restraint opposite Rajinikanth. Radha Ravi, Nassar, Manivannan, and Abbas rounded out a cast that propelled the story’s blend of conflict, romance, and redemption.                                                                 View this post on Instagram          A post shared by Soundarya Rajinikanth (@soundaryaarajinikant)               AR Rahman’s soundtrack was a sensation on release and remains one of his enduring commercial albums. Tracks like En Peru Padayappa and Minsara Poove continue to dominate nostalgic playlists, testimony to the musical legacy that accompanied the film’s theatrical impact.More than 25 years later, Padayappa still represents everything that makes mass cinema a communal celebration. The emotion, the punch lines, the star power, and the myth making around Rajinikanth have aged into legend. Its rerelease arrives at a symbolic moment in his career, allowing audiences to relive the energy that once turned theatres into festival grounds.And if a Neelambari centred sequel does take shape, fans may soon witness a fresh chapter in one of Tamil cinema’s most iconic rivalries.Also Read: Tamil Cinema Bids Farewell to AVM Saravanan, A Producer Who Shaped Generations。为防范台风“梅花”对铁路线路带来的影响，中国铁路南昌局集团公司龙岩、福州、永安、赣州等工务单位严格落实“防、避、抢”工作要求，深入开展防洪防台安全隐患排查，通过无人机航拍、3D建模等方式甄别潜在安全风险。同时，做好片石、平板车料具和应急抢修队伍的储备，确保台风期间的铁路线路安全畅通。已购买停运列车车票的旅客，可于乘车日期起30日内(含当日)持购票时所使用乘车人的有效身份证件原件到车站窗口办理退票手续；通过12306网站、12306手机APP购买的铁路电子客票，如未打印报销凭证或使用非现金方式支付的，可通过12306网站或手机APP直接办理退票；如旅客使用现金方式购买或已打印报销凭证的，自网上办理退票成功之日起180天( 含当日)，凭乘车人身份证件到铁路车站指定窗口办理退款手续，均不收取退票费。台风登陆期间，中国铁路南昌局集团有限公司将密切关注台风动向和影响范围，并结合风速雨量实际情况，采取限速、停运、迂回、折返、加开、恢复开行等措施，动态调整列车开行方案。同时，将加大铁路设备巡检以及铁路外部环境安全排查，确保旅客出行安全。铁路部门提示，旅客朋友可通过关注12306铁路客服平台，或车站大屏幕、广播、公告等发布的信息，及时了解列车开行情况，合理安排行程。（总台记者 殷一元 杜曦晨）