PM Narendra Modi Hails Rajinikanth's Golden Jubilee In Cinema: 'His Journey Has Been Iconic'
PM Narendra Modi congratulated Rajinikanth on completing 50 years in films. The Prime Minister further praised his acting journey and roles.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Rajinikanth on completing 50 years in films. PM Modi's greetings come in amid the Coolie craze, which has gone on to become a blockbuster at the box office. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he wished Thalaiva for his big achievement.
Calling Rajinikanth's journey 'iconic", Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded his diverse roles and the enduring impact they have had on audiences across generations. 'Congratulations to Thiru Rajinikanth Ji on completing 50 glorious years in the world of cinema. His journey has been iconic, with his diverse roles having left a lasting impact on the minds of people across generations. Wishing him continued success and good health in the times to come," the Prime Minister wrote. Take a look:
Congratulations to Thiru Rajinikanth Ji on completing 50 glorious years in the world of cinema. His journey has been iconic, with his diverse roles having left a lasting impact on the minds of people across generations. Wishing him continued success and good health in the times… pic.twitter.com/TH6p1YWkOb — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025
On Thursday, several film celebrities such as Kamal Haasan, Mamootty, and others wished Rajinikanth for marking 50 years in the film industry. The Tamil superstar, on Independence Day, took to his X handle and expressed his gratitude towards those who had extended their greetings. The Coolie actor issued a statement in Tamil, while also wishing 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."
Rajinikanth, who began his career in the early 1970s, has acted in over 160 films across Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema. Known for his charismatic screen presence and unique style, he enjoys a massive fan following not just in India, but worldwide.
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