PM Narendra Modi congratulates Rajinikanth on completing 50 ‘glorious’ years in cinema: ‘His journey has been iconic’

PM Modi penned a note on X (formerly Twitter) to congratulate Tamil superstar Rajinikanth on completing 50 'glorious' years in cinema.

Updated on: Aug 15, 2025, 22:01:47 IST

By Neeshita Nyayapati

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated actor Rajinikanth, whose highly anticipated movie Coolie was released a day before, on completing 50 ‘glorious’ years in the world of cinema. Here's what he wrote.

A file photo of when Rajinikanth met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi.

Narendra Modi congratulates Rajinikanth

PM Modi posted a file photo of when Rajinikanth met him in Delhi on X (formerly Twitter). He 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 PM posted the same note on X in Tamil too. Replying to his post, Rajinikanth wrote, “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.”

50 years of Rajinikanth

On 15 April this year, it has been 50 years since Rajinikanth debuted on-screen with the 1975 K Balachander film Apoorva Raagangal. The film saw him play an estranged husband who meets his wife after years. At 74, Rajinikanth is still one of the most enduring and successful commercial stars of Tamil cinema, enjoying a cult following with a pan-India fan base.

Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj stars Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Upendra and Aamir Khan in lead roles. The film was released in theatres on 14 August and it collected ₹150 crore worldwide on its opening day. This makes it the highest-grossing opener for Tamil cinema. As of day 2, Coolie has already crossed the ₹100 crore mark in India alone. It remains to be seen how much it makes in its first weekend.

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Neeshita Nyayapati
Despite having a Master's degree in Journalism and over a decade of experience in print and digital media as a field reporter and sub-editor at organisations such as The Times of India and Reader's Digest, Neeshita Nyayapati remains a movie buff first and a Chief Content Producer second. She fell in love with movies in childhood and believes nothing matches the magic of watching a good film that moves you with a warm tub of popcorn in hand. Her love for writing about cinema follows that. Come Friday, you'll find her at her happy place, the movies, catching the latest rom-com or masala offering, for reviews or otherwise. As for the rest of the week, she's here reporting the juiciest news in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi or bringing out the best of celebs in interviews. While her niche is Telugu cinema, Neeshita likes to dabble in a little bit of everything to stay up to date. From film announcements to scandals and hard news angles, she has explored it all. A good book, a comforting cup of hot chocolate, puppy kisses and a stunning beach view are all she needs to unwind. Her passion for biking and travelling has taken her to various places across the country. She has found peace in everything from the frozen lakes of Gangtok to the coffee plantations of Coorg and the dense forests of Bandipur, to the monasteries of Darjeeling. But no matter where she goes, Neeshita loves coming across inspiring and moving stories.Read More

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