What a week it’s been for Rajinikanth! The superstar just clocked 50 incredible years in cinema. To mark this huge milestone, he took to social media to thank everyone. His fans, of course, were thrilled to see his message.
On August 15th, Rajinikanth posted on X (formerly Twitter). He sent his best wishes for the 79th Independence Day. Then, he poured out his gratitude to his millions of fans and supporters. This special message came just after his latest film, ‘Coolie,’ hit theaters on August 14th. And guess what? ‘Coolie’ is doing amazingly well at the box office.
Rajinikanth made sure to thank a wide range of people in his heartfelt tweet. He mentioned his friend and the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M. K. Stalin. He also thanked Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. Other political figures included Leader of Opposition Edappadi Palaniswami and BJP leader Nainar Nagendran. He also gave a shout-out to his friend Annamalai, Sasikala Ammaiyyar, Dinakaran, and Premalatha Ammaiyyar. From the film world, he thanked legends like Kamal Haasan, Mammootty, Mohanlal, Vairamuthu, and Ilaiyaraaja. Most importantly, he expressed deep gratitude to his fans, calling them “gods who keep me alive.”
Thank you 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/EnmbSLOEDN
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) August 15, 2025
The film ‘Coolie’ is truly making waves. On its second day in cinemas, the movie earned 19.05 crore rupees by afternoon. On its first day, ‘Coolie’ kicked off with a massive 65 crore rupees. This brings the film’s total collection so far to a stunning 84.05 crore rupees. It seems fans can’t get enough of their favorite star.
“Coolie” Features a Star-Studded Cast
‘Coolie’ isn’t just about Rajinikanth, although he’s the main attraction. The film boasts a stellar cast of talented actors. Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan appears in a strong role. South film heavyweights like Nagarjuna, Upendra, Sathyaraj, and Shruti Haasan are also part of the movie. Nagarjuna and Aamir Khan’s looks and acting have been a big topic of discussion. Aamir Khan himself has spoken in interviews about how happy he was to work alongside Rajinikanth. This combination of top talent has certainly added to the film’s appeal.