Chennai, Aug 14 (NationPress) Producer Soundarya Rajinikanth, the beloved younger daughter of Superstar Rajinikanth, shared a heartfelt message for her father on Thursday, expressing her pride and love for him. She stated that her affection for him transcended words.

In her social media tribute, marking her father's remarkable 50 years in the film industry, she expressed, "50 years, Appa. You haven’t just been a part of cinema … you’ve transformed it, redefined it, and elevated it to unprecedented heights. You have inspired countless generations, established benchmarks, and have become the lifeblood of the industry."

She continued, "I’m a proud daughter, and I love you more than I can ever convey... I will replay the last 10 minutes flashback of Coolie time and again, cheering every single moment. You’re the greatest, Appa. The one and only. Thalaivar Nirandharam."

Her touching message is just one of many that celebrated Rajinikanth on this significant day.

It was a double celebration for Superstar Rajinikanth, as he not only saw the release of his film Coolie but also commemorated 50 years in the film arena.

A multitude of actors, actresses, producers, and film crew members from across the industry extended their congratulations to the superstar.

Actress, producer, and politician Khushbu Sundar celebrated Superstar Rajinikanth for marking 50 years in cinema, referring to him as "The Superstar" of the world.

On her Instagram, she shared a picture of herself with Rajinikanth, with whom she has collaborated on numerous films, captioning it, "To our Hukum, wishing you many more 50s. Only you can captivate audiences with this passion and admiration even after 50 years."

She elaborated that Rajinikanth continues to win the hearts of both young and old, stating, "I have been honored to have shared the screen with you, learned from you, and loved you. @rajinikanth you are indeed the one and only, The SUPERSTAR of the world. Blessed to know you and adore you, Sir. #rajni #rajnism #superstar #50yearsofStardom."

Khushbu was not alone in extending her wishes to Rajinikanth on this milestone. Earlier in the day, actress Shilpa Shirodkar, who starred alongside Rajinikanth in the Hindi blockbuster Hum nearly 34 years ago, congratulated him, stating that Indian cinema was fortunate to have him.

On her Instagram, she shared a moving post, saying, "I had the honor of working with Rajini Sir at the start of my career, and I will always cherish that memory. Thank you, Rajini Sir, for teaching me the values of hard work, discipline, and kindness, which I hold dear. You are a true inspiration to me and to all of us!"

The actress, who regards her time with him as a privilege, added, "You reign over the industry with your charisma and the magic you create on screen, and we eagerly await what’s next! Congratulations on reaching 50 years in the industry. Indian cinema is truly blessed to have you. Love you always, Shilpa Shirodkar @rajinikanth #50yearsofrajinikanth #hum."