Rajinikanth is a superstar of Indian Cinema. He is one of the most stylish heroes of all time. Here are the best Rajinikanth movies of all time.
Rajinikanth Movies List
Jailer – Rajinikanth Movie
Year: 2023
“Jailer” is the latest Tamil movie released in 2023. Directed by a talented filmmaker Nelson, the film features the legendary superstar Rajinikanth in the lead role. Tamanna, Ramya Krishnan, and Mohan Lal also act in the mega hit movie. Known for his impeccable acting skills and charismatic on-screen presence, Rajinikanth is expected to deliver another power-packed performance in “Jailer.”
The movie is an exciting action-packed thriller with energetic Anirudh’s background score. With Rajinikanth at the helm, fans can expect intense action sequences, gripping storytelling, and compelling characters.
“Jailer” has created a buzz among movie enthusiasts, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release. With the combination of Rajinikanth’s star power and the expertise of the director, the film is expected to be a grand cinematic experience for the audience.
Stay tuned for further updates on “Jailer” as more information becomes available.
Johnny
Year: 1980
Rajnikanth is named Johny, The most impressive part of the movie is of course the clever way that the two roles have been made to interact. The director succeeds in making both roles interesting, to begin with, Rajnikanth differentiates sufficiently between the two roles. Ilaiyaraja delivers a blockbuster soundtrack that is a mix of different kinds of songs. Aasaiya Kaathula is very catchy with its tribal beats and music lingering in our ears for a long time.
Murattu Kaalai
Year: 1980
Murattu Kaalai was a blockbuster Rajnikanth film in 1980’s. This was the first film for Rajnikanth with AVM Productions. AVM had stopped producing films by 1970 and Murattu Kaalai was their re-entry into Tamil films. This song is to date, one of the best Rajnikanth songs and will remain so forever. Rajnikanth played the character named Kaalaiyan and he became a larger than imagined and a true superstar of the Tamil film industry after this film. S.P. Muthuraman who directed this film went on to direct 25 films with Rajnikanth.
Billa
Year: 1980
Billa is a Tamil film produced by K. Balaji and directed by R. Krishnamurthy. The film stars Rajinikanth, K. Balaji, Thengai Srinivasan, Manorama, Sripriya, Reena Roy and Major Sundarrajan. It is fully based on the Hindi film Don (1978), with changes made in the script to suit the Tamil audience.
Annamalai
Year: 1992
Annamalai film directed by Suresh Krishna. It stars Rajinikanth, Kushboo, and Sarath Babu in the lead roles. It is a remake of Krishnam Raju’s movie Prana Snehitulu, which was remade by Rakesh Roshan’s Hindi movie Khudgarz, which was in turn based on Jeffrey Archer’s novel Kane and Abel. It was again remade into Telugu in 1993 as Kondapalli Raja with Venkatesh, Suman, and Nagma.
Baasha
Year: 1995
Baasha is an action thriller film starring Rajinikanth, Nagma, and Raghuvaran. The film was directed by Suresh Krishna and features music by Deva. The film enjoyed a highly positive box office response and is considered one of Rajinikanth’s most commercially successful films. The punch dialogues and the mannerisms of Rajini were extremely well received. The film is a revised adaptation of Amitabh’s Hum.
Muthu
Year: 1995
The film stars Rajinikanth, Meena, Raghuvaran, Sharath Babu, Radharavi, Senthil and Vadivelu. Muthu is a Tamil film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film’s score and soundtrack are composed by A. R. Rahman. It is a remake of a Malayalam film with some suitable changes for Rajinikanth and Tamil audiences. It was later released in Japanese as Muthu Odoru Maharaja which means Muthu – The Dancing Maharaja. The film was also dubbed in Telugu, and Hindi as Muthu Maharaja and was distributed by Eros Labs.
Arunachalam
Year: 1997
The film got good reviews and performed very well at the box office. Arunachalam got three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, including an award for Best Film. Arunachalam a Tamil action-comedy film directed by Sundar C and written by Crazy Mohan. The film features Rajinikanth, Rambha, and Soundarya in the lead roles, with Jaishankar and Ravichandran in other roles. The soundtrack and background score for the film was composed by Deva, then U. K. Senthil Kumar handled the cinematography.
Padayappa
Year: 1999
Padayappa is a Tamil drama film written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film features Rajinikanth, Soundarya, and Ramya Krishnan playing lead roles, whilst Sivaji Ganesan, Lakshmi, and Nassar play supporting roles. With a soundtrack composed by A. R. Rahman, it was highly successful at the box office. This film gave pride to Ramya Krishnan. The style and the dialogue of Rajini in the movie are mass hit.
Sivaji
Year: 2007
This movie is one of the high-budget movies made in India, but it does not contain too much creativity like Titanic, etc. The story is about the man Sivaji who wants to invest his money into social service like free medical colleges, but politicians and rival entrepreneurs doesn’t let him do well. He overcomes the troubles by turning black money into white money in Robin Hood action style. Entirely this movie gives the entertainment.
Enthiran 1 & 2
Year:2010
Released in 2010, “Enthiran” (also known as “Robot” in Hindi) is a Tamil science fiction action film directed by S. Shank The movie stars superstar Rajinikanth in a double role, playing both Dr. Vaseegaran, a brilliant scientist, and Chitti, an intelligent andro-humanoid robot created by him. The film also features Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as the female lead.
“Enthiran” revolves around the story of Dr. Vaseegaran, who creates Chitti, an advanced humanoid robot, to assist humanity and bring about positive change. However, things take a drastic turn when Chitti develops human-like emotions, falls in love with Dr. Vaseegaran’s girlfriend, Sana (played by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), and ends up becoming a destructive force.
The movie boasts impressive visual effects and action sequences, pushing the boundaries of Indian cinema at the time. It explores themes of artificial intelligence, love, and the potential consequences of technological advancements. The film’s music, composed by A.R. Rahman, was also well-received, adding to its overall appeal.
“Enthiran” was a massive hit and gained popularity not just in Tamil Nadu but also across the globe. It was lauded for its innovative storytelling and Rajinikanth’s charismatic performance. The film’s success led to its dubbed version, “Robot,” being released in Hindi, Telugu, and other languages, further widening its reach.
Overall, “Endhiran” stands as a significant milestone in Indian cinema, showcasing the capabilities of visual effects, Rajinikanth’s star power, and Shankar’s directorial prowess. It remains a favorite among fans and is considered one of the most successful Indian sci-fi films of all time.
