50 years of Rajinikanth: Kamal Haasan, Mammootty, Hrithik Roshan congratulate the superstar on milestone
The K Balachander film released on August 15, 1975. The film also starred Kamal Haasan, Sunddarrajan, Srividya and Jayasudha. 'Marking half a century of cinematic brilliance, my dear friend Rajinikanth celebrates 50 years in cinema today.' Kamal Haasan posted on X.
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… pic.twitter.com/FrU5ytphoL — Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) August 13, 2025
Kamal Haasan also wished Rajinikanth the best for his upcoming movie Coolie, which marks the 50th year of the superstar in the industry. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the movie hits the screens on August 14, 2025. 'I celebrate our super star with affection and admiration, and wish Coolie resounding global success befitting this.'
Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan, whose War 2 is set to clash with Coolie, also wished the Tamil star. 'Took my first steps as an actor at your side. You were one of my first teachers, Rajinikanth sir, and continue to be an inspiration. Congratulations on completing 50 years of on-screen magic,' Hrithik wrote on X. In his post, Hrithik appeared to be recalling his early days as a child actor, when he worked with Rajinikanth in Bhagwaan Dada (1986).
Took my first steps as an actor at your side. You were one of my first teachers, @rajinikanth sir, and continue to be an inspiration and a standard. Congratulations on completing 50 years of on-screen magic! — Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) August 13, 2025
Malayalam superstar Mammootty also wished Rajinikanth for his special milestone. 'Heartfelt congratulations to dear Rajinikanth on completing 50 glorious years in cinema. It was truly an honour to share the screen with you.'
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. pic.twitter.com/EG8GPD4vzS — Mammootty (@mammukka) August 13, 2025
Veteran star Mohanlal praised Rajinikanth's 'unmatched charisma, dedication, and magic on screen.'
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. pic.twitter.com/Xhk3P7aEFs — Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) August 13, 2025
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Coolie also stars Nagarjuna, Shoubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan and Sathyaraj. Produced by Kalanithi Maran of Sun Pictures, Coolie has music from Anirudh Ravichander,
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