Rajinikanth completes a monumental 50 years in the film industry, and to make it more special, his upcoming action drama Coolie is releasing on August 14. And to celebrate it, his friend Kamal Haasan penned
a heartfelt note for the superstar’s golden jubilee. He took to social media to extend his warm wishes, just ahead of the release of Coolie.
Taking to his X handle, Kamal Haasan wrote a sweet note and wished the best of luck to the team. “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. Helmed by the powerhouse @Dir_Lokesh, backed by the pillar of our industry Kalanithi Maran @sunpictures, enriched by the ever-inventive @anirudhofficial, and brought to life by my long-time friends #Sathyaraj, @iamnagarjuna, #AamirKhan, @nimmaupendra, and #SoubinShahir. A special cheer to my darling daughter @shrutihaasan, keep shining bright.”
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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.
Helmed by the powerhouse… pic.twitter.com/FrU5ytphoL
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) August 13, 2025
Udhayanidhi Stalin Reviews Rajinikanth’s Coolie, Calls It A ‘Power-Packed Entertainer’:
While the film has only a few hours till its release, politician Udhayanidhi Stalin has watched it during a special screening. The Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu not only praised the film but also complimented Rajinikanth on completing 50 years in Tamil films.
Congratulating Ranjinikanth, Udhayanidhi Stalin wrote on X, “I am truly delighted to congratulate our Superstar @rajinikanth sir on completing 50 glorious years in the film industry.” Moreover, sharing his reaction on the film, he added, “Had the opportunity to get an early glimpse of his much-awaited movie #Coolie, releasing tomorrow. I thoroughly enjoyed this power-packed mass entertainer and am sure it will capture the hearts of audiences everywhere.”
Coolie: Cast, Director, Plot
Coolie is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner. Featuring a star-studded cast led by Rajinikanth, the film also stars Nagarjuna, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, and Aamir Khan in prominent roles.
The supporting lineup includes Rachita Ram, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, Kanna Ravi, Monisha Blessy, Kaali Venkat, and Charle. Set in a bustling coastal port town, the story follows a mysterious man who rises against a corrupt syndicate that exploits and mistreats the hardworking coolies.
War 2: Cast, Director, Franchise Power
War 2 is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language action thriller directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner. Written by Shridhar Raghavan and Abbas Tyrewala from an original story by Chopra, the film marks the sixth instalment in the YRF Spy Universe and serves as a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War.
Headlined by Hrithik Roshan, N. T. Rama Rao Jr., and Kiara Advani, the cast also features Ashutosh Rana in a key role. With massive star power, slick action, and the backing of a major franchise, all eyes are now on audience word-of-mouth. Positive reviews could be the key factor that pushes War 2 towards record-breaking numbers both domestically and internationally.
