Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his congratulations to superstar Rajinikanth for completing 50 “glorious years” in cinema. The tribute came a day after the actor’s highly anticipated film, Coolie, was released.
Respected @narendramodi Modi ji, I am deeply grateful for your warm wishes. It is truly an honour to receive them from a leader I have long held in the highest regard. Thank you for your kind words. 🙏🏻 Jai Hind 🇮🇳 https://t.co/2dEGOhxD8j
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) August 15, 2025
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi shared a file photo of the two and wrote, “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 posted the same note in Tamil. In response, Rajinikanth expressed his gratitude, writing, “Respected @narendramodi Modi ji, I am deeply grateful for your warm wishes. It is truly an honour to receive them from a leader I have long held in the highest regard. Thank you for your kind words. Jai Hind.”
Rajinikanth made his on-screen debut on August 15, 1975, with the film Apoorva Raagangal. At 74, he remains one of the most enduring and successful commercial stars in Tamil cinema, with a massive fan base across India. His latest film, Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, was released on August 14 and has already broken records, grossing ₹150 crore worldwide on its opening day and crossing the ₹100 crore mark in India alone on its second day.