Kamal Haasan Celebrates Rajinikanth's 50 Years in Cinema with 'Coolie' Release
Celebrating a Cinematic Milestone
Chennai, Aug 13: Renowned actor, producer, director, and Member of Parliament Kamal Haasan took to social media on Wednesday to honor his close friend and fellow actor Rajinikanth, who is marking an impressive 50 years in the film industry. He also extended his best wishes for the success of Rajinikanth's upcoming film 'Coolie', set to premiere on Thursday, expressing hopes for a triumphant reception that befits this significant milestone.
Kamal shared his heartfelt message on X, stating, "Today, my dear friend @rajinikanth celebrates half a century of cinematic excellence. I celebrate our Superstar with love and admiration, wishing #Coolie a global success that matches this golden jubilee."
He acknowledged the film's director, @Dir_Lokesh, and the production house, Kalanithi Maran's @sunpictures, while also praising the creative contributions of @anirudhofficial and the talented cast, including #Sathyaraj, @iamnagarjuna, #AamirKhan, @nimmaupendra, and #SoubinShahir. He concluded with a special mention for his daughter @shrutihaasan, encouraging her to continue shining.
As anticipation builds for the release of 'Coolie', director Lokesh Kanakaraj expressed his gratitude towards Rajinikanth for the opportunity to direct the film and for their enriching discussions both on and off set.
Lokesh remarked, "#Coolie will always hold a special place in my career. The film's success is a testament to the love and dedication everyone poured into it, thanks to you, #Thalaivar @rajinikanth sir." He added, "I will always cherish the moments we've shared, and I am deeply thankful for your continuous inspiration. Congratulations on reaching this remarkable 50-year milestone! We love you, #Thalaivaa."
Earlier on the same day, Udhayanidhi Stalin, actor, producer, and Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, congratulated Rajinikanth on his 50 years in cinema. He revealed that he had already seen 'Coolie' and found it to be an exhilarating mass entertainer.
In his post on X, Udhayanidhi expressed his joy in congratulating Rajinikanth and the entire cast and crew of 'Coolie', which is set to release on Thursday. He stated, "I am thrilled to congratulate our Superstar @rajinikanth sir on this incredible milestone. I had the chance to preview #Coolie, and I thoroughly enjoyed this action-packed film, confident it will resonate with audiences everywhere."
He extended his best wishes for the film's success to @rajinikanth sir, @sunpictures, Sathyaraj sir, @Dir_Lokesh, #AamirKhan sir, @iamnagarjuna sir, @nimmaupendra sir, @anirudhofficial, #SoubinShahir, @shrutihaasan, and the entire team behind the movie.
'Coolie' is generating significant buzz as it prepares to reach audiences in over 100 countries worldwide on Friday, featuring a stellar cast that includes Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Aamir Khan, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, and Shruti Haasan in key roles.