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50 Years of Rajinikanth: Rajinikanth made his screen debut in 1975 with Apoorva Raagangal, marking fifty years since then. The superstar's eagerly anticipated movie Coolie made its global premiere today, August 14th. Social media is ablaze with well-wishes for Thalaivar, even as fans have crowded to theaters for Coolie's first day-first show. A number of prominent members of the film industry congratulated Rajinikanth on accomplishing the rare feat of 50 years in the entertainment business.

Kamal Haasan wrote a sincere letter to his friend, wishing Coolie well for his worldwide success. He included his daughter Shruti Haasan, who also appears in the movie, with the rest of the Coolie crew.

"Marking half a century of cinematic brilliance, my dear friend @rajinikanth celebrates 50 glorious years in cinema today. I celebrate our Super Star with affection and admiration, and wish #Coolie resounding global success befitting this golden jubilee. Helmed by the powerhouse @Dir_Lokesh, backed by the pillar of our industry Kalanithi Maran @sunpictures , enriched by the ever-inventive @anirudhofficial , and brought to life by my long-time friends #Sathyaraj, @iamnagarjuna, #AamirKhan, @nimmaupendra, and #SoubinShahir. A special cheer to my darling daughter @shrutihaasan, keep shining bright," he penned.

 

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Mohanlal posted a poster of Coolie on X (previously Twitter) and wished Rajinikanth on the 50th anniversary of his career. He wrote, "Fifty years of unmatched charisma, dedication, and magic on screen! Congratulations to the one and only @rajinikanth sir on this monumental milestone. Here’s to #Coolie and many more iconic moments ahead." Mammootty took to X and wrote, “Heartfelt congratulations to dear @rajinikanth on completing 50 glorious years in cinema. It was truly an honour to share the screen with you. Wishing you the very best for #Coolie. Keep inspiring and shining always."

Mammootty expressed his sincere congratulations to 'dear' Rajinkanth on reaching the milestone of fifty years in the motion picture industry. "Heartfelt congratulations to dear @rajinikanth on completing 50 glorious years in cinema. It was truly an honour to share the screen with you. Wishing you the very best for #Coolie. Keep inspiring and shining always," he mentioned.

 

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In a tribute to Rajinikanth, Sivakarthikeyan hailed him as an inspiration. He wrote, "I grew up watching you, mimicked you, and walked in your footsteps -to be in the same field as you is my greatest fortune. Thank you for inspiring me, and congratulations on your 50 years of magnanimous legacy. #Coolie will be yet another diamond in your crown. Love you now, forever, and beyond. Best wishes to the entire team for a massive success."

Rajinikanth has a special way of making every film release feel like a festival, with streets coming alive in celebration. He has been loved by audiences for generations. While many of his peers stepped back or changed paths, he began working with a new generation of directors, keeping his place at the top. His style, charm, and larger-than-life presence continue to inspire fans, proving why he will always be the one and only Thalaiva.