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Rajinikanth’s cinematic journey: Past hits and exciting upcoming projects
Rajinikanth, the charismatic and iconic superstar of Indian cinema, has left an indelible mark on the hearts of millions of fans around the world. With a career spanning over four decades, he has graced the silver screen with his unparalleled charisma, style, and acting prowess. This megastar from the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India has not only achieved cult status but has also transcended boundaries, earning a dedicated global fan base. In this feature, we take a deep dive into Rajinikanth’s illustrious cinematic journey, revisiting some of his unforgettable hits and eagerly anticipating the forthcoming gems that promise to continue his legacy.
Storied Legacy: Rajinikanth’s Iconic Films
Born as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, embarked on his acting journey in the early 1970s, initially portraying negative roles. However, it was with his inimitable style and unique screen presence that he swiftly rose to prominence. However, his exceptional versatility is evident in the wide spectrum of characters he has portrayed, ranging from action-packed heroes to lovable comedic characters. Some of his most celebrated films include “Mullum Malarum,” where he portrayed a rustic yet endearing character, and “Sivaji: The Boss,” which showcased his larger-than-life persona. His collaboration with legendary director S. Shankar resulted in epic blockbusters like “Enthiran” (Robot) and “2.0,” which not only pushed the boundaries of Indian cinema but also garnered international acclaim. As we explore Rajinikanth’s cinematic journey, we’ll revisit these timeless classics that continue to enthral audiences today.
Filmography:
Sr. No | Name of Film | Director | Date of Release |
1 | Apoorva Raagangal | K.Balachander | 15.08.1975 |
2 | Katha Sangama | Puttanna | 23.01.1976 |
3 | Anthuleni Katha | K.Balachander | 27.02.1976 |
4 | Moondru Mudichu | K.Balachander | 22.10.1976 |
5 | Baalu Jenu | Kunigal Nagabhushanam
Balan |
10.12.1976 |
6 | Avargal | K.Balachander | 25.02.1977 |
7 | Kavikkuyil | Devaraj – Mohan | 29.07.1977 |
8 | Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram | Durai | 12.08.1977 |
9 | Chilakamma Cheppindi | Eranki Sharma | 13.08.1977 |
10 | Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri | S.R.Muthuraman | 02.09.1977 |
11 | Ondu Premada Kathe | S.M.Joe Simon | 02.09.1977 |
12 | 16 Vayadhiniley | Bharathiraja | 15.09.1977 |
13 | Sahodara Saval | K.S.R.Das | 16.09.1977 |
14 | Aadu Puli Attam | S.P.Muthuraman | 30.09.1977 |
15 | Gayathri | R.Pattabhiraman | 07.10.1977 |
16 | Kumkuma Rakshe | S.K.A.Chari | 14.10.1977 |
17 | Aaru Pushpangal | K.M.Balakrishnan | 10.11.1977 |
18 | Tholireyi Gadichindi | K.S.Rami Reddy | 17.11.1977 |
19 | Aame Katha | K.Raghavendra Rao | 18.11.1977 |
20 | Galatta Samsara | C.V.Rajendran | 02.12.1977 |
21 | Shankar Saleem Simon | P.Madhavan | 10.02.1978 |
22 | Killad Kittu | K.S.P.Das | 03.03.1978 |
23 | Annadammula Savaal | K.S.R.Das | 03.03.1978 |
24 | Aayiram Janmangal | Durai | 10.03.1978 |
25 | Maathu Tappadamaga | Peketi Sivaram | 31.03.1978 |
26 | Mangudi Minor | V.C.Guganathan | 02.06.1978 |
27 | Bairavi | M.Bhaskar | 02.06.1978 |
28 | Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu | Sridhar | 09.06.1978 |
29 | Sadurangam | Durai | 30.06.1978 |
30 | Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye | A. C. Tirulokchandar | 14.07.1978 |
31 | Vayasu Pilichindi | Sridhar | 04.08.1978 |
32 | Mullum Malarum | Mahendiran | 15.08.1978 |
33.. | Iraivan Kodutha Varam | A.Bhimasingh | 22.09.1978 |
34 | Thappida Thala | K.Balachander | 06.10.1978 |
35 | Thappu Thalangal | K.Balachander | 30.10.1978 |
36 | Aval Appadithan | C.Rudraiah | 30.10.1978 |
37 | Thai Meethu Sathiyam | R.Thyagarajan | 30.10.1978 |
38 | En Kelvikku Enna Bathil | P.Madhavan | 09.12.1978 |
39 | Justice Gopinath | Yoganand | 16.12.1978 |
40 | Priya | S.P.Muthuraman | 22.12.1978 |
41 | Priya | S.P.Muthuraman | 12.01.1979 |
42 | Kuppathu Raja | Ramanna | 12.01.1979 |
43 | Iddaru Asadhyule | K.S.R.Das | 25.01.1979 |
44 | Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum | I.V.Sasi | 14.04.1979 |
45 | Ninaithale
Inikkum |
K.Balachander | 14.04.1979 |
46 | Andhamaina Anubhavam | K.Balachander | 19.04.1979 |
47 | Allaudinaum Arputha Vilakkum | I.V.Sasi | 08.06.1979 |
48 | Dharma Yuddam | R.C.Sakthi | 29.06.1979 |
49 | Naan Vazhavaippen | D.Yoganand | 10.08.1979 |
50 | Tiger | N.Ramesh | 05.09.1979 |
No | Name of Film | Director | Date of Release |
51 | Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai | S.P.Muthuraman | 14.09.1979 |
52 | Annai Oru Alayam | R.Thyagarajan | 19.10.1979 |
53 | Amma Evarikkaina Amma | R.Thyagarajan | 08.11.1979 |
54 | Billa | R.Krishnamoorthy | 26.01.1980 |
55 | Ram Robert Rahim | Vijaya Nirmala | 31.05.1980 |
56 | Anbukku Naan Adimai | R.Thyagarajan | 04.06.1980 |
57 | Kali | I.V.Sasi | 03.07.1980 |
58 | Mayadari Krishnudu | R.Thyagarajan | 19.07.1980 |
59 | Naan Potta Saval | Puratchidasan | 07.08.1980 |
60 | Jhonny | Mahendran | 15.08.1980 |
61 | Kali | I.V.Sasi | 19.09.1980 |
62 | Ellam Un Kairasi | M.A.Thirumugam | 09.10.1980 |
63 | Pollathavan | V.Srinivasan | 06.11.1980 |
64 | Murattu Kalai | S.P.Muthuraman | 20.12.1980 |
65 | Thee | R.Krishnamoorthy | 26.01.1981 |
66 | Kazhugu | S.P.Muthuraman | 06.03.1981 |
67 | Thillu Mullu | K.Balachander | 01.05.1981 |
68 | Garjanai | C.V.Rajendran | 06.08.1981 |
69 | Garjanam | C.V.Rajendran | 14.08.1981 |
70 | Nettrikkan | S.P.Muthuraman | 15.08.1981 |
71 | Garjane | V.C.Rajendran | 23.10.1981 |
72 | Ranuva Veeran | S.P.Muthuraman | 26.10.1981 |
73 | Pokkiri Raja | S.P.Muthuraman | 14.01.1982 |
74 | Thanikattu Raja | V.C.Gohanathan | 12.03.1982 |
75 | Ranga | R.Thyagarajan | 14.04.1982 |
.No | Name of Film | Director | Date of Release |
76 | Puthukavithai | S.P.Muthuraman | 11.06.1982 |
77 | Engeyo Ketta Kural | S.P.Muthuraman | 14.08.1982 |
78 | Moondru Mugam | A.Jagannathan | 01.10.1982 |
79 | Paayum Puli | S.P.Muthuraman | 14.01.1983 |
80 | Thudikkum Karangal | Sridhar | 04.03.1983 |
81 | Andhaa Kaanoon | T.Rama Rao | 07.04.1983 |
82 | Thai Veedu | B.Thyagarajan | 14.04.1983 |
83 | Sivappu Sooriyan | V. Srinivasan | 27.05.1983 |
84 | Jeet Hamaari | R.Thyagarajan | 17.06.1983 |
85 | Adutha Varisu | S.P.Muthuraman | 07.07.1983 |
86 | Thanga Magan | A.Jagannathan | 04.11.1983 |
87 | Meri Adaalat | A.T.Raghu | 13.01.1984 |
88 | Naan Mahan Alla | S.P.Muthuraman | 14.01.1984 |
89 | Thambikku Entha Ooru | Rajasekar | 20.04.1984 |
90 | Kai Kodukkum Kai | Mahendran | 15.06.1984 |
91 | Ethe Naasaval | Puratshidasan | 15.06.1984 |
92 | Anbulla Rajinikanthh | K.Natraj | 02.08.1984 |
93 | Ganguvaa | Rajasekar | 14.09.1984 |
94 | Nallavanuku Nallavan | S.P.Muthuraman | 22.10.1984 |
95 | John Jani Janardhan | T.Rama Rao | 26.10.1984 |
96 | Naan Sikappu Manithan | S.A.Chandrasekar | 12.04.1985 |
97 | Mahaguru | S.S.Ravichandra | 26.04.1985 |
98 | Unna Kannil Neer Vazhindal | Balumahendra | 20.06.1985 |
99 | Wafadaar | Dasari Narayana Rao | 01.09.1985 |
100 | Sri Raghavendrar | S.P.Muthuraman | 01.09.1985 |
101 | Bewafai | R.Thyagaarrajan | 20.09.1986 |
102 | Padikathavan | Rajasekar | 11.11.1985 |
103 | Mr.Bharath | Sp.Muthuraman | 10.01.1986 |
104 | Nann Adimai Illai | Dwarakish | 01.03.86 |
105 | Jeevana Poratam | Rajachandra | 10.04.1986 |
106 | Viduthalai | K,Vijayan | 11.04.1986 |
107 | Bhagawann Dada | J.Om.Prakash | 25.04.1986 |
108 | Asli Naqli | Sudarsan Nag | 17.10.1986 |
109 | Dosti Dhushman | T.RamaRao | 31.10.1986 |
110 | Maveeran | Rajasekar | 01.11.1986 |
111 | Velaikaran | Sp.Muthuraman | 07.03.1987 |
112 | Insaff KaunKarega | Sudarsan Nag | 19.06.1987 |
113 | Oorkavalan | Manobala | 04.09.1987 |
114 | Manithan | Sp Muthuraman | 21.10.1987 |
115 | Uttar Dakshan | Prabhat Kanna | 13.11.1987 |
116 | Tamacha | Ramesh Ahuja | 26.02.1988 |
117 | Guru Sishyan | S.P.Muthuraman | 13.04.1988 |
118 | Dharmathin Thalaivan | S.P.Muthuraman | 24.09.1988 |
119 | Bloodstone | Dwight Little | 07.10.1988 |
120 | Kodi Parakuthu | Bharathiraja | 08.11.1988 |
121 | Rajathi Raja | R.Sunderajan | 04.03.1989 |
122 | Siva | Ammerjan | 05.05.1989 |
123 | Raja Chinna Roja | S.P.Muthuramna | 20.07.1989 |
124 | Mappilai | Rajasekar | 28.10.1989 |
125 | Bhrashtachar | RameshSippy | 01.12.1989 |
126 | Chaalbaaz | Pankaj Parashar | 08.12.1989 |
127 | Panakkaran | P.Vasu | 14.01.1990 |
128 | Athisaya Piravi | S.P.Muthuraman | 15.06.1990 |
129 | Dharmadorai | Rajasekar | 14.01.1991 |
130 | Hum | Kukul S. Anand | 01.02.1991 |
131 | Farishtay | Anil Sharma | 22.02.1991 |
132 | Khoon Ka Karz | Mukul S. Anand | 01.03.1991 |
133 | Phool Bane Angaray | K.C.Bokadia | 12.07.1991 |
134 | Nattukku Oru Nallavan | V.Ravichandran | 02.10.1991 |
135 | Dalapathi | Manirathnam | 05.11.1991 |
136 | Mannan | P. Vasu | 15.01.1992 |
137 | Tyagi | K.C.Bokadia | 29.05.1992 |
138 | Annamalai | Suresh Krishna | 27.06.1992 |
139 | Pandiyan | S.P.Muthuraman | 25.10.1992 |
140 | Insaniyat Ke Devta | K.C.Bokadia | 12.02.1993 |
141 | Ejamaan | R.V.Udhayakumar | 18.02.1993 |
142 | Uzhaippali | P.Vasu | 24.06.1993 |
143 | Veera | Suresh Krishna | 14.04.1994 |
144 | Baasha | Suresh Krishna | 12.01.1995 |
145 | Peddarayudu | Raviraj P | 15.06.1995 |
146 | Aatank Hi Aatank | Dilip Sankar | 04.08.1995 |
147 | Muthu | K.S.Ravikumar | 23.10.1995 |
148 | Bhagyadevta | Raghu Ram | 23.12.1995 |
149 | Arunachalam | Sunder.C | 10.04.1997 |
150 | Padayappa | K.S. Ravikumar | 10.04.1999 |
151 | Baba | Suresh Krishna | 15.08.2002 |
152 | Chandramukhi | P. Vasu | 14.04.2005 |
153 | Sivaji – The Boss | S. Shankar | 15.06.2007 |
154 | Kuselan | P. Vasu | 01.08.2008 |
155 | Endhiran – The Robot | S. Shankar | 01.10.2010 |
156 | Kochadaiyaan | Soundarya Rajinikanth | 23.05.2014 |
157 | Lingaa | K.S. Ravikumar | 12.12.2014 |
158 | Kabali | Pa. Ranjith | 22.07.2016 |
159 | Kaala | Pa. Ranjith | 07.06.2018 |
160 | 2 | S. Shankar | 29.11.2018 |
161 | Petta | Karthik Subbaraj | 10.01.2019 |
162 | Darbar | AR Murugadoss | 09.01.2020 |
163 | Annaatthe | Siruthai Siva | 04.11.2021 |
Rajinikanth upcoming movies:
- Laal Samaan
Director: Aishwarya Rajinikanth
Release date: June 2023
Language: Tamil
- Thalaivar 170
Director: Gnanavel Tha Se
Release date: 14 January 2024
Language: Tamil
- Thalaivar 171
Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj
Release date: November 2024
Language: Tamil