Rajinikanth, the undisputed superstar, just hit a massive milestone. He’s celebrating 50 incredible years in the film world. To mark the moment, his daughter Soundarya shared a deeply personal message.
His half-century in cinema also coincides with the buzz around his latest film, ‘Coolie’. The movie just premiered, and fans are showering it with love. Across the entertainment scene, countless celebrities are sending their best wishes. Among them, his daughter Soundarya posted a heartfelt tribute on social media. She truly poured her heart out.
A Daughter’s Heartfelt Praise
Taking to her X (formerly Twitter) account, Soundarya shared an emotional post dedicated to her dad. She started by saying, “50 years, Appa.” She then added how he didn’t just participate in cinema. He truly shaped it and gave it a fresh identity. “You’ve elevated it,” she continued, “and carried it into places it had never been before.”
50 years, Appa. You haven’t just been part of cinema … you’ve shaped it, redefined it, elevated it, and carried it into places it had never been before. You’ve inspired generations, set benchmarks, and become the heartbeat of the industry.
I’m a proud daughter, and I love you… pic.twitter.com/46dVsk79mG— soundarya rajnikanth (@soundaryaarajni) August 14, 2025
She went on to say how incredibly proud she is to be his daughter. “I love you more than words can express,” she wrote. Soundarya also mentioned a special part of ‘Coolie,’ saying she’ll re-watch the final 10-minute flashback scene over and over. Each time, she plans to applaud. She called him “the best, Appa,” declaring there’s “only one.” Her post ended with the powerful phrase, “Thalaivar Nirantharam.”
‘Coolie’ Dominates the Box Office
Speaking of ‘Coolie’, it certainly delivered a knockout punch at the box office. The movie raked in a massive 65 crore rupees on its opening day. By noon on its second day, it had added another 9 crore rupees. This brings ‘Coolie’s total earnings to an impressive 74.04 crore rupees so far.
Meet the ‘Coolie’ Cast
Beyond Rajinikanth himself, ‘Coolie’ boasts a strong ensemble cast. Audiences will also see popular actors like Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Sobin Shahir, and Upendra Rao in key roles.