It has been fifty years since Rajinikanth made his debut in Indian cinema, and in 2025, Hindustan Times and OTTplay honored him with a special tribute.
For the first time in its hundred-year history, Hindustan Times dedicated its entire front page to one individual, celebrating a legend whose impact goes far beyond movies and into cultural history.
On November 19, readers were surprised to see Rajinikanth Times replace the usual Hindustan Times masthead. The front page featured a grand tribute marking the superstar’s 50-year journey in cinema.
Rajinikanth moved by the tribute of Hindustan Times
The newspaper redesigned its iconic masthead to reflect Rajinikanth’s career across five decades, from Apoorva Raagangal (1975) to Jailer (2023).
HT Media turned this tribute into a full cultural celebration, with Fever FM joining through radio segments and OTTplay enhancing the digital experience.
OTTplay also launched a special Rajinikanth collection, allowing fans to revisit his classics like Baasha (1995), Muthu (1995), and Thalapathi (1991), along with recent hits like Kabali (2016), Kaala (2018), Petta (2019), Jailer (2023), Vettaiyan (2024), and Coolie (2025).
This unique Rajinikanth Times tribute celebrates not just the actor’s achievements but his entire journey. Rajinikanth also shared a heartfelt message on X, thanking everyone involved for the honor.
