Rajinikanth marks 50 years of stardom: DSP, Gopichand Malineni, and others share wishes for Thalaivar - Read

Superstar Rajinikanth has completed 50 years in the film industry, a milestone very few actors ever reach. As the legendary actor celebrates this golden jubilee, celebrities and fans from all corners are sending their love and wishes.

Among them, music composer Devi Sri Prasad and filmmaker Gopichand Malineni shared heartfelt messages.

50 glorious years of style

Among the wishers, celebrated music composer Devi Sri Prasad, popularly known as DSP. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the hitmaker behind countless chartbusters wrote, "50 Glorious Years of STYLE, SWAG & Ultimate Entertainment… Our Dearest SUPERSTAR @rajinikanth sir… CONGRATULATIONS on your GOLDEN JUBILEE, sir, and THANK YOU, THALAIVA."

DSP's words captured the admiration and respect felt by millions who have been touched by Rajinikanth's work over the decades.

Telugu filmmaker Gopichand Malineni, known for his mass entertainers, also joined in the celebrations. Sharing a striking picture of the superstar on X, he wrote, "Hearty congratulations to Thalaivar, Superstar @rajinikanthgaru — 50 years of STYLE and SWAG."

Director S Shankar, who has collaborated with Rajinikanth on blockbusters like Sivaji, Endhiran, and 2.0, shared an emotional note recalling his earliest memories of the actor.

From first spotting him on screen in Moondru Mudichu to directing him in some of Indian cinema’s most ambitious projects, Shankar described his admiration as something that "has never diminished by the slightest" in 50 years.

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal also shared his praises on social media, writing, "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."

Coolie release adds to Golden Jubilee celebrations

Currently, Rajinikanth is riding high on the release of his latest film Coolie, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Released on August 14 to massive fanfare, the high-octane gangster drama features a star-studded cast including Nagarjuna, Aamir Khan, Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Upendra, and Soubin Shahir.

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