It’s been 50 years since Rajinikanth stepped into films. He made his debut with K. Balachander’s Tamil drama Apoorva Raagangal, which was released on August 15, 1975. People from different walks of life
have poured in their sweet messages for the superstar. Among them is Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, August 15, he said, “Congratulations to Superstar Rajinikanth Garu on completing 50 glorious years in cinema.” His appreciation post came amidst the Coolie craze, which has gone on to become a blockbuster at the box office. In his post, the politician praised Thalaiva for not only entertaining the people of the country but also spreading awareness.
He added, “Throughout his remarkable career, he has not only entertained millions with his iconic performances but also used his films as a medium to raise social awareness. His work has inspired reflection on pressing societal issues and touched countless lives with meaning and purpose. I offer him my best wishes. @rajinikanth.”
How Did Rajinikanth Respond To N. Chandrababu Naidu’s Post?
Following Chandrababu Naidu’s heartfelt words, Rajinikanth expressed his gratitude to him. Responding to his post on X, the superstar wrote, “Respected and dear Chandrababu Naidu garu, I am truly touched by your kind words and warm wishes.” Highlighting that his appreciative words meant a lot to him, the Coolie actor added, “Your gracious message means a lot to me. With the love and friendship of people like you, I feel humbled and inspired to continue giving my best through cinema. Heartfelt thanks.”
Respected and dear Chandrababu Naidu garu, I am truly touched by your kind words and warm wishes. Your gracious message means a lot to me. With the love and friendship of people like you, I feel humbled and inspired to continue giving my best through cinema. Heartfelt thanks
Besides him, many other celebrities, including Kamal Haasan and Mamootty, congratulated Rajinikanth.
What’s Rajinikanth Up To These Days?
The 74-year-old superstar is basking in the success of his latest release Coolie, which is his 171st film. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the high-octane action drama released in theatres on August 14. The film boasts one of the year’s most star-studded casts, which includes Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, and Sathyaraj. Coolie follows the story of a former coolie union leader who stands up to a corrupt syndicate that exploits coolies in a port town.
Despite clashing with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s action drama War 2, Coolie has already crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in India. Currently, the film’s earning stands at Rs 118 crore at the domestic box office.
