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Rajinikanth has been entertaining fans for five decades

Rajinikanth has been entertaining fans for five decades

14 Aug - Celebrating Rajinikanth's 50th year in the industry, stars and film players alike recently took to social media to wish the Indian legend a happy anniversary.

Nelson Dilipkumar, the filmmaker who helmed Rajinikanth's "Jailer", posted, "Hearty congratulations to the mammoth #superstar ever, Rajinikanth sir, for completing 50 magical year in cinema. Can't wait to watch #coolie."

Malayalam star Mammooty also expressed similar sentiment on X, writing, "Heartfelt congratulations to dear @rajinikanth on completing 50 glorious years in cinema. It was truly an honour to share the screen with you."

Meanwhile, Mohanlal posted, "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."

Kamal Haasan congratulates Rajinikanth

Kamal Haasan congratulates Rajinikanth

Rajinikanth once called Mohanlal most natural actor in India

Rajinikanth once called Mohanlal most natural actor in India

As for Kamal Haasan, whose daughter Shruti also stars in "Coolie", the actor posted, "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."

Making his debut in movies in 1975 through "Apoorva Raagangal", Rajinikanth has starred in more than 170 films throughout his career, with hits that include "Padayappa", "Muthu", "Sivaji: The Boss", "Jailer" and the latest, "Coolie".

Rajinikanth returns with

Rajinikanth returns with "Coolie"

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Coolie (Tamil) (14 Aug 2025)

Coolie (Hindi) (14 Aug 2025)

Coolie (Telugu) (14 Aug 2025)

Lal Salaam (Tamil) (09 Feb 2024)

Jailer (Tamil) (10 Aug 2023)

Annaatthe (Tamil) (04 Nov 2021)

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