PM Modi Hails Rajinikanth’s 50-Year Legacy: Thalaivar’s Response Goes Viral
PM Modi praises Rajinikanth’s 50-year film journey; Thalaivar’s reply wins hearts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt congratulations to Tamil cinema legend Rajinikanth on Friday, marking the superstar’s 50th anniversary in the film industry. In a post on X, accompanied by a photo with the actor, Modi lauded Rajinikanth’s “iconic” journey, noting that his diverse roles have left an indelible mark on audiences across generations.
“Congratulations to Thiru Rajinikanth on completing 50 glorious years in the world of cinema,” Modi wrote. “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 to come.”
Rajinikanth, fondly known as ‘Thalaivar’ (leader) by his legion of fans, responded with gratitude, re-sharing Modi’s post on X. “Respected @narendramodi Modi ji, I am deeply grateful for your warm wishes. It is truly an honour to receive them from a leader I have long held in the highest regard. Thank you for your kind words. Jai Hind,” he wrote.
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The 73-year-old superstar began his cinematic journey in 1975 with the Tamil film Apoorva Raagangal, directed by K. Balachander, a milestone that launched an extraordinary career spanning over 160 films across Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema. Renowned for his charismatic screen presence and unique style, Rajinikanth has delivered iconic blockbusters such as Baashha, Enthiran, Kabali, Jailer, and Robot, cementing his status as one of India’s most beloved cinematic figures.
The exchange between the Prime Minister and the superstar has sparked widespread admiration online, with fans celebrating Rajinikanth’s five-decade legacy and his continued influence on Indian cinema.
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