New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- Ahead of the War 2 vs Coolie box office battle, Hrithik Roshan has paid tribute to Superstar Rajinikanth, with whom he had his acting debut.

"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!" the War 2 star wrote on social media.

Hrithik appeared on screen with Rajinikanth early in his career as a child actor in the 1986 film Bhagwaan Dada. He played the adopted son of Rajinikanth's character. It was long before his lead role debut in 2000 with Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai.

Hrithik Roshan's comment comes as War 2 and Rajinikanth's Coolie are all set to clash at the ...