Coolie Star Rajinikanth Expresses Gratitude, Calls Fans 'God Who Make Me Live'

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Rajinikanth also expressed his gratitude to all his film industry friends including Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal, Mammootty and Ilaiyaraaja.
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth took to his X handle on Friday and expressed his gratitude towards those who had greeted him for completing 50 years in the film industry. The Coolie actor issued a statement in Tamil, as he also wished everyone on India's 79th Independence Day.
'Happy 79th Independence Day to all of you. My heartfelt thanks go to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami, BJP leader Nainar Nagendiran, my friend Annamalai, madam Sasikala, Dhinakaran, madam Premalatha and to other friends in politics who complimented me on my 50-year journey in the film industry," he wrote.
Rajinikanth also expressed his gratitude to all his film industry friends including Kamal Haasan, Mohanlal, Mammootty and Ilaiyaraaja. He even thanked his fans, saying, 'I also express my heartfelt thanks to my fans, who are the Gods who make me live."
Thank you 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/EnmbSLOEDN — Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) August 15, 2025
On Thursday, several film celebrities wished Rajinikanth for marking 50 years in the film industry. '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," Kamal Haasan wrote on X.
Among others, Mammootty and Mohanlal also congratulated the Tamil superstar. '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," Mohanlal posted on X.
Director Lokesh Kanakaraj, who has directed Rajinikanth's just-released film Coolie, also wished the actor for completing 50 years in the film industry and 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."
'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," he continued and then added, '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."
Meanwhile, Rajinikanth's Coolie has delivered nothing short of a historic opening at the box office. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film was already creating waves with staggering advance bookings, and early estimates now confirm it has grossed around Rs 150 crore worldwide on its very first day. This makes Coolie the first Tamil film ever to achieve such a massive debut.
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August 15, 2025, 13:15 IST
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