His journey has been iconic: PM Modi as Rajinikanth marks 50 years in cinema
PM Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated actor Rajinikanth on completing 50 "glorious" years in the world of cinema. "[Rajinikanth]'s journey has been iconic, with his diverse roles having left a lasting impact on the minds of people across generations," he said. The 74-year-old, who recently starred in 'Coolie', made his first screen appearance in the 1975 movie 'Apoorva Raagangal'.