Lokesh Kanagaraj Calls Rajinikanth ‘Heart Of Coolie,' Celebrates His 50-Year Journey
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj thanked superstar Rajinikanth before their film Coolie's release, praising their collaboration and celebrating Rajinikanth's 50 years in cinema.
With the release of the much-anticipated action thriller Coolie just a day away, director Lokesh Kanagaraj has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the film's lead actor, superstar Rajinikanth. The director highlighted both the creative collaboration on set and the inspiring conversations they shared off it.
Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Lokesh wrote, '#Coolie will always be a special film in my journey, and the reason this film shaped up the way it did with everyone pouring their hearts and love into it is because of you, #Thalaivar @rajinikanth sir."
He added, 'Will forever be grateful for this opportunity, and the conversations we've shared both on and off the film! These are moments I will always cherish and never forget."
The director concluded his tribute by congratulating the actor on completing five decades in cinema: 'From the bottom of my heart, thank you for continuously inspiring all of us and hearty congratulations on completing 50 glorious years of making us love you, learn from you, and grow with you! We Love you #Thalaivaa."
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Earlier, Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and actor-producer Udhayanidhi Stalin also congratulated Rajinikanth on his 50-year cinematic journey. Sharing his experience after watching an early screening of Coolie, he wrote, 'I thoroughly enjoyed this power-packed mass entertainer and am sure it will capture the hearts of audiences everywhere."
Udhayanidhi extended his best wishes to the entire cast and crew, adding, 'My heartfelt wishes for a roaring success to @rajinikanth sir, @sunpictures, Sathyaraj sir, @Dir_Lokesh, #AamirKhan sir, @iamnagarjuna sir, @nimmaupendra sir, @anirudhofficial, #SoubinShahir, @shrutihaasan and the entire team behind this movie."
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I am truly delighted to congratulate our Superstar @rajinikanth sir on completing 50 glorious years in the film industry.Had the opportunity to get an early glimpse of his much-awaited movie #Coolie, releasing tomorrow. I thoroughly enjoyed this power-packed mass entertainer… pic.twitter.com/qiZNOj5yKI
— Udhay (@Udhaystalin) August 13, 2025
Coolie features a stellar lineup from the Indian film industry, including Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Aamir Khan, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Shruti Haasan in pivotal roles alongside Rajinikanth. The film is set to release in over 100 countries on August 14, 2025.
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