Rajinikanth’s Iconic Journey: Celebrating His Most Legendary Films

From humble beginnings to becoming the unstoppable Superstar of Indian cinema, Rajinikanth has delivered films that fans remember forever. On his birthday, we take a look at the movies that defined his legendary career and cemented his place in cinematic history.

Thalapathi (1991)

A bold, emotional tale of loyalty and power, Thalapathi shines as Rajinikanth delivers one of his most intense performances alongside Mammootty, Arvind Swamy, and Shobana, in this Mani Ratnam’s epic gangster saga.

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Sivaji (2007)

In Sivaji: The Boss, Rajinikanth teams up with Shriya Saran, Vivek, and Suman, playing a tech visionary fighting corruption to bring free healthcare and education to the people.

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Enthiran (2010)

Shankar’s groundbreaking sci-fi blockbuster starring Rajinikanth in a dual role, with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. A genius scientist’s robot gains human emotions, leading to chaos, conflict and an unforgettable cinematic showdown.

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Chalbaaz (1989)

A lively Hindi slapstick entertainer starring Sridevi, Rajinikanth and Sunny Deol. The story follows identical twins Anju and Manju, separated at birth, one raised in cruelty, the other in the streets with fearless swagger.

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Jailer (2023)

Rajinikanth stars as a retired jailer on a mission to stop an eccentric idol smuggler threatening his family. Featuring Ramya Krishnan, Vinayakan, Tamannaah Bhatia, and special appearances by Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar, and Jackie Shroff, the action-comedy blends high-octane thrills with Rajini’s signature style.

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Hum (1991)

This blockbuster action drama stars Rajinikanth alongside Amitabh Bachchan, Govinda, and an ensemble cast, following a man fighting powerful criminals to protect his family.