Rajinikanth entered the movies on August 8, 1975 with the film Apoorva Raagangal. It has been fifty years since then. Fans of the superstar have taken it upon themselves to celebrate this milestone
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Rajinikanth is not just an actor but an emotion for a legion of his fans. The superstar who has earned the love of audience for years will be completing 50 years in cinema tomorrow, August 8. He made his acting debut with the film Apoorva Raagangal in 1975. Fans have geared up to celebrate this milestone anniversary of the superstar.
Rajinikanth's fan adorns temple to mark milestone
In a heartfelt tribute to mark 50 years of Superstar Rajinikanth in cinema, a fan named Karthik celebrated the milestone by adorning the Rajinikanth temple, 'Arulmigu Sri Rajini Temple', with over 5,500 photographs of the cinema artist in Madurai. (Yes, there exists a temple dedicated to the actor). He also performed abhishekam (ritual bathing) as part of the worship, showcasing his deep devotion and admiration.
#WATCH | Fans of superstar Rajinikanth offered prayers at Arulmigu Sri Rajini Temple in Thirumangalam, Madurai, on the occasion of Tamil New Year 'Puthandu' today. pic.twitter.com/Zbn35PqrQ1
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The temple, inaugurated just a few years ago, features a striking 300-kg idol of Rajinikanth and stands as a symbol of the actor's fans' deep emotional connection and the immense popularity of the superstar across generations. Treating the actor as a deity, Karthik and his family performed special rituals and celebrations in the temple to honour the actor's golden jubilee in the film industry on Thursday.
The fan adorned the temple with the photos of Rajinikanth and his movies.
About Rajinikanth's journey in movies
Rajinikanth began his cinematic journey in 1975 and has continued it successfully to this day. At 74, Superstar Rajinikanth remains one of the leading actors in Tamil cinema, achieving remarkable milestones that resonate with today's generation. In his five-decade career, the actor has garnered fame across the Indian cinema industry due to his unique acting style, iconic punch dialogues, and global fan following.
Even after completing 50 years, Rajinikanth stands tall among actors celebrated in the film industry. His fan base has only grown stronger with time. He will next be seen in the film Coolie, a power-packed mass actioner directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film stars Kannada star Upendra, Aamir Khan and Nagarjuna Akkineni in prominent roles. The movie is slated to release in theatres on August 14, 2025 and will be clashing with YRF's War 2 at the box office. War 2 stars Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR.
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