PM Narendra Modi praised Rajinikanth for 50 years in cinema, highlighting his iconic roles and impact across generations. The actor thanked him, saying, “Truly honoured, Modi ji. Jai Hind.” Fellow stars Kamal Haasan and Mammootty also congratulated Rajinikanth, who extended Independence Day greetings to his fans and well-wishers.

Starting his career in the early 1970s, Rajinikanth has appeared in over 160 films across Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema and is celebrated worldwide for his charisma and unique style.

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… pic.twitter.com/TH6p1YWkOb

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025