Chennai’s streets light up with Rajinikanth’s 50-year cinematic journey; Prime Video releases tribute video

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In connection with the eagerly awaited Tamil action thriller Coolie on the streaming service, Prime Video today unveiled a unique tribute video honoring the legendary Rajinikanth's 50-year glorious cinematic journey.

The video, which features music composer Anirudh and director Lokesh Kanagaraj, pays a moving tribute to the megastar's enduring style, unparalleled on-screen persona, and close relationship with fans of all ages.

In addition to the celebration and the video, Rajinikanth's most well-known punchlines, reimagined as a fan's homage to the legend, are featured in a high-impact billboard campaign that Prime Video has launched throughout Chennai.

Everyday streets are transformed into a living canvas honoring the superstar's magnificent career as the place comes to life.

Coolie since its premiere on September 11, has been a huge success on Prime Video, as the movie ranks in the Top 10 films in over 20 countries.

Previously actress Malavika Mohanan who currently celebrating the success of her new movie Hridayapoorvam fondly remembered another special moment in her life on getting a personal phone call from the superstar Rajinikanth.

While remembering her memories in an interview the actress said, “I get a call from this one PR person from Tamil industry, and I had his number saved. I picked up the call, and he was like, he was super frantic. He was like, Ma, Rajinikanth sir is trying to call you, and you're not picking up. And I'm like, wait, you know, I don't have any missed calls from Rajinikanth sir, but I don't know what I expected it to pop up as. I was like, wait. And I got the call, and I was like, what do I do now? So, even I don't know what to do. What do you do if you miss a call from Rajinikanth if he's called you? And he's like, call back, call back.”

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The actress further stated, “So, I go back to the number, and I call, and, you know, this one person picks up who's not Rajinikanth sir. I can tell that from the hello. And I'm like, hi, this is Malavika Mohan, I think Rajinikanth sir had called me. Okay, one moment. And then, like, next thing I know, Rajinikanth sir comes on the call, and he was like, Malavika, I just saw Master, and you look so pretty, and the film is such an astounding success, and I'm so happy for you. And I'm like, that's so sweet of him to do that."

Rajinikanth is currently at work on Nelson’s Jailer 2, the sequel to the 2023 blockbuster, and has hinted it may release after June 2026.