30 Best Movies of Rajinikanth
Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, known professionally as Rajinikanth is a popular Indian film actor, who works primarily in Tamil cinema. He has often been referred to as the most popular film actor in South India by the media and audiences. Known for his uniquely styled lines and idiosyncrasies in films, he has a huge fan base internationally and has a cult following. The Government of India honoured him with Padma Bhushan in 2000, Padma Vibhushan in 2016, India's third and second highest civilian honours, and the highest award in the field of cinema Dadasaheb Phalke Award in the 67th National Film Awards Cermony (2019) for his contributions to Indian cinema.
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- DirectorMani RatnamStarsRajinikanthMammoottyShobanaAn orphan named Surya raised in a slum befriends a good crime boss named Devaraj and works for him. Their existence is threatened when a new honest district collector arrives.The film emerged as a critical and commercial success during its theatrical run.
- DirectorSuresh KrishnaStarsRajinikanthNagmaRaghuvaranAn auto driver, Manikam, desperately tries to hide his dark underworld side to keep his promise to his father.The film became one of the highly successful films in the career of Rajinikanth. Rajinikanth won Filmfans Association Award and Cinema Express Award for the Best Actor for his performance in the film. At the time of its release, it became the highest grossing Tamil movie, beating the collections of Apoorva Sagodharargal.
- DirectorK.S. RavikumarStarsShivaji GanesanRajinikanthRamya KrishnanThe death of Padaiyappa's father destroys his family. But his luck changes, and he is able to lead a prosperous life, until his nemesis plots to ruin his happiness once more.The film became Tamil cinema's highest grossing film at that point, beating collection of Indian (1996).
The film got positive reviews from critics, Ramya Krishnan's performance was praised, winning her a Filmfare Award under the Best Actress category. The film also won five Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, including Best Actor for Rajini. - DirectorJ. MahendranStarsRajinikanthSarath BabuJayalakshmiA boorish villager butts heads with a newly appointed engineer from the city.Mullum Malarum won the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil, and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Rajinikanth.
Mullum Malarum was remade in Malayalam by Sreekumaran Thampi as Venalil Oru Mazha (1979) and in Hindi by Bapu as Pyari Behna (1985). It was also dubbed in Telugu as Mullu Puvvu. - DirectorS. ShankarStarsRajinikanthShriya SaranSumanA software engineer comes to India in order to serve the nation and invest in its welfare. A few corrupt officials and politicians try to stop him while he tries to do good for the poor.The film was positively received by critics, and became a commercial success worldwide. It went on to win a National Film Award, three Filmfare Awards and two Vijay Awards.
Rajinikanth received a salary of ₹26 crore (equivalent to ₹56 crore or US$8.7 million in 2017), for his role in the film, which made him the second highest paid actor in Asia after Jackie Chan. - DirectorK. BalachanderStarsRajinikanthMadhaviThengai SrinivasanChandran , a young man fools his boss and attempts to woo his boss' daughter.It is a remake of the 1979 Hindi film Gol Maal.
- DirectorS. ShankarStarsRajinikanthAishwarya Rai BachchanDanny DenzongpaA brilliant scientist creates a humanoid robot to protect mankind, but things go awry when human emotions are programmed and inner turmoil causes the robot to switch sides.It was India's most expensive film up to that point. The film got positive reviews from critics and Rajini's performance was praised. The film emerged as the top-earning Indian film of 2010.
It won two Indian National Film Awards, three Filmfare Awards, seven Vijay Awards and two Screen Awards. - DirectorSuresh KrishnaStarsRajinikanthSarath BabuKhushbu SundarA class-divided friendship goes through highs and lows through several decades.It was a remake of 1987 the Hindi film Khudgarz, but got better response from critics and audience. It was the highest-grossing film in Rajinikanth's career until 1995 when the record was broken by Baasha.
- DirectorK.S. RavikumarStarsRajinikanthMeenaSarath BabuThe movie is about a loyal servant, Muthu (Rajni), working for Zamindar Malayasimman (Sarath Babu) and the cunning plans by the uncle of Malasimman to capture the whole wealth which uncovers some mystery about Muthu.Muthu is a remake of the 1994 Malayalam-language blockbuster Thenmavin Kombath.
- DirectorSundar C.StarsRajinikanthSoundaryaRambhaThe movie revolves around Arunachalam (Rajini), who is the son of the VIP of a village who finds out about his past but destiny has its own play.The Film got positive reviews from film critics and went on to win three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, including an award for Best Film.
- DirectorR. KrishnamurthyStarsRajinikanthSripriyaK. BalajiA village bumpkin poses as a Mafia don to uncover the gang.It was a remake of Don, a 1978 Hindi film, starring Amitabh Bachchan.
- DirectorNelson DilipkumarStarsRajinikanthMohanlalShivarajkumarA retired jailer goes on a manhunt to find his son's killers. But the road leads him to a familiar, albeit a bit darker place. Can he emerge from this complex situation successfully?
- DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthJayalakshmiCho RamaswamyA story about life of a common man who is very genuine in his character and struggles to lead a normal life by bearing responsibilities of his siblings.
- DirectorP. VasuStarsRajinikanthJyotikaPrabhuCreepy happenings in an abandoned mansion are attributed to the ghost of an ancient courtesan, back for revenge.It is a remake of the Critically acclaimed blockbuster Malayalam film Manichitrathazhu (1993)
It was the longest running South Indian film, with a theatrical run of 890 days, until its record was overtaken by the Telugu film Magadheera (2009) which completed a theatrical run of 1000 days. The film won five Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, four Film Fans' Association Awards and two Filmfare Awards. - DirectorK. BalachanderStarsKamal HaasanMajor SundarrajanSrividyaDrama and melodrama follow two relationships involving single parents.It marked the acting debut of Rajinikanth. Apoorva Raagangal became a critical and commercial success. It won three National Film Awards and three Filmfare Awards South.
It was later remade by Balachander in Hindi as Ek Nai Paheli with Kamal Haasan and Hema Malini as the leads, and in Telugu as Thoorpu Padamara (1976). - DirectorP. VasuStarsRajinikanthVijayashantiKhushbu SundarCircumstances force the union leader of a factory to marry his own boss, a rich and arrogant lady who has ulterior motives. Krishnan is forced into a loveless marriage when he is really in love with Meena.It is a remake of the 1986 Kannada film Anuraga Aralithu.
- DirectorRajasekarStarsRajinikanthAmbikaVijay BabuTwo brothers are ousted from their house by their stepbrother's wife. Years later, when one of the brothers is framed for a murder, his stepbrother, who is a judge, returns as a lawyer to save him.
- DirectorJ. MahendranStarsRajinikanthSrideviUnni MaryA parsimonious Barbar must flee from the Police after meeting with a look-alike gangster.
- DirectorPa. RanjithStarsRajinikanthNana PatekarSamuthirakaniKaala is about the life of Nellai / Tirunelveli based Tamils who live in large number in Mumbai.
- DirectorKarthik SubbarajStarsRajinikanthVijay SethupathiNawazuddin SiddiquiA hostel warden becomes the target of a dreaded politician and his gangster son, but little do they realize that it is they who should fear him.
- DirectorBharathirajaStarsKamal HaasanSrideviRajinikanthThe movie revolves around the struggle and vulnerability of 16-year old Mayil (Sridevi) when in love.
- DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthLakshmiVishnuvardhanThis film is the life of Sri Raghavendra. From Birth till his Mahasamadhi has been portrayed by Rajinikanth. The film highlights some of the miracles Sri Raghavendra performed.
- DirectorPa. RanjithStarsRajinikanthWinston ChaoRadhika ApteA reformed gangster is released from prison and attempts to protect his family from his enemies.Kabali had the highest worldwide opening day for a South Indian film, surpassing the record set by Baahubali: The Beginning.
- DirectorS.P. MuthuramanStarsRajinikanthRadhika SarathkumarKarthikGangadharan, a kind man reforms Manickam, a youngster and appoints him as in-charge in his factory. But Gangadharan becomes bankrupt and his son vows to avenge Manickam, believing that his father's business was swindled by Manickam.
- DirectorS. ShankarStarsRajinikanthAkshay KumarAmy JacksonAfter mobiles start mysteriously flying out of the hands of people in Chennai, Dr Vaseegaran summons his trusted robot Chitti to ward off the bird-shaped supernatural powers of Pakshirajan.
