Updated On: 13 August, 2025 01:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Hrithik Roshan praised Rajinikanth as his “first teacher” while celebrating the superstar’s 50 years in cinema, recalling their time together in Bhagwaan Dada (1986)

Hrithik Roshan and Rajinikanth
Hrithik Roshan`s upcoming film War 2 with Jr NTR is clashing at the box office with Rajinikanth`s Coolie. Ahead of the epic box office clash, Hrithik has shared his admiration towards the superstar. Celebrating Rajinikanth`s 50 years in the industry, Hrithik called Rajini his first teacher.
A day before the release of War 2, Hrithik Roshan took to X (formerly X) and wrote, "Took my first steps as an actor at your side. You were one of my first teachers, rajinikanth sir, and continue to be an inspiration and a standard. Congratulations on completing 50 years of on-screen magic!"
Took my first steps as an actor at your side. You were one of my first teachers, @rajinikanth sir, and continue to be an inspiration and a standard. Congratulations on completing 50 years of on-screen magic!