{"id":193659,"date":"2024-12-12T09:54:34","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T09:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/12\/rajinikanth-turns-74-celebrate-the-superstars-birthday-with-these-all-time-blockbusters\/"},"modified":"2024-12-12T09:54:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T09:54:34","slug":"rajinikanth-turns-74-celebrate-the-superstars-birthday-with-these-all-time-blockbusters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/12\/rajinikanth-turns-74-celebrate-the-superstars-birthday-with-these-all-time-blockbusters\/","title":{"rendered":"Rajinikanth Turns 74: Celebrate The Superstar&#8217;s Birthday With These All-Time Blockbusters"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"738\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/c.ndtvimg.com\/2024-12\/g5qrp1ig_jailer-_625x300_12_December_24.jpeg?fit=1200,738&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Rajinikanth Turns 74: Celebrate The Superstar&#8217;s Birthday With These All-Time Blockbusters\" title=\"Rajinikanth Turns 74: Celebrate The Superstar&#8217;s Birthday With These All-Time Blockbusters\" \/><\/div>\n<div id=\"ignorediv\">\n                                        <!-- Story Text --><br \/>\n                                                                                <b class=\"place_cont\">New Delhi: <\/b><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It won&#8217;t be wrong to say that if there is ever an actor who deserves the title of \u201cThalaiva\u201d, it is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/entertainment\/vettaiyan-box-office-collection-day-3-next-stop-for-rajinikanth-s-movie-is-30-crore-6778161\">Rajinikanth<\/a>. Period. He is one of the most celebrated names in Indian cinema. And, there is a reason why he enjoys a god-like status not just in the South but the whole of India. From brandishing his\u00a0veshti\u00a0like a sword to flicking his cigarette like no one else can, there is no one like Rajinikanth. Was there even a doubt? Not really. The\u00a0legendary actor began his career\u00a0with a supporting role in the\u00a01975 film\u00a0<em>Apoorva Raagangal<\/em>. He has appeared in numerous iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/entertainment\/on-the-sets-of-vettaiyan-rajinikanth-gets-clicked-in-front-of-a-helicopter-5639505\">projects<\/a>, including\u00a0<em>Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri,\u00a0Sahodarara Savaal,\u00a0Shankar Salim Simon,\u00a0Mullum Malarum\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0<em>Moondru Mugam<\/em>. Rajinikanth, in a way, proved that he is one of the most bankable actors in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/entertainment\/vettaiyan-box-office-collection-day-3-next-stop-for-rajinikanth-s-movie-is-30-crore-6778161\">industry.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Now, on\u00a0Rajinikanth&#8217;s\u00a074th birthday, let us take a look at the biggest blockbusters of Rajinikanth&#8217;s career:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>1.\u00a0<em>Thalapathi<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The list definitely cannot start without\u00a0<em>Thalapathi, <\/em>directed by Maniratnam. The film is all about Surya (played by Rajinikanth), an orphan raised by slum dwellers.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>2.\u00a0<em>2.0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em>2.0\u00a0<\/em>is a standalone sequel to\u00a0<em>Enthiran.<\/em> The film narrates the story of how Dr. Vaseegaran and his robot Chitti (both played by Rajinikanth) face a new adversary.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>3.\u00a0<em>Sivaji: The Boss<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The 2007 S. Shankar directorial features Rajinikanth as Sivaji Arumugam, a philanthropist and tech wizard. He returns to India to use his wealth for public welfare but faces opposition from corrupt politicians and businessmen.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>4.\u00a0<em>Jailer<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Rajinikanth kept us on the edge of our seats with his screen presence. Oh, and, we can&#8217;t forget the killer hit track\u00a0<em>Kaavaalaa<\/em>, featuring him and Tamannaah Bhatia.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>5.\u00a0<em>Annaamalai<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Do not call yourself a Rajinikanth if you haven&#8217;t listened to the hit track\u00a0<em>Vanthenda Paalkaaran<\/em>. The movie, directed by Suresh Krissna, was released in 1992.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>6.\u00a0<em>Baashha<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This action thriller features Rajinikanth as an auto driver who leads a peaceful life but reveals his violent past as a don when his family is threatened. Rajinikanth&#8217;s electrifying performance and the movie&#8217;s iconic dialogues make this project a must-watch.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>7.\u00a0<em>Muthu<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In addition to Rajinikanth, this musical drama also features Meena and Sarath Babu. Released in 1995, the movie is about how a loyal servant&#8217;s life takes a turn when he falls in love with a woman and discovers his royal lineage.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>8.\u00a0<em>Padayappa<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Rajinikanth&#8217;s charisma and Ramya Krishnan&#8217;s powerhouse performance make this movie a standout project. The movie also features Sivaji Ganesan, Soundarya, Lakshmi and Sithara in important roles.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>9.\u00a0<em>Chandramukhi<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Tamil-language psychological horror-comedy has been written and directed by P Vasu. Watch what happens when a psychiatrist visits a haunted mansion to uncover the mystery behind its supernatural occurrences.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>10.\u00a0<em>Enthiran<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Rajinikanth&#8217;s on-point chemistry made this project a huge hit. The sci-fi action film is still remembered for its cutting-edge VFX and AR Rahman&#8217;s music.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Rajinikanth will be next seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj&#8217;s\u00a0Coolie.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>                                        <!-- Featured Video --><br \/>\n                                                                                                                        <!-- Recommended Widget -->\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/entertainment\/rajinikanth-birthday-special-a-closer-look-at-10-biggest-blockbusters-of-the-megastar-7229845#publisher=newsstand\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi: It won&#8217;t be wrong to say that if there is ever an actor who deserves the title of \u201cThalaiva\u201d, it is Rajinikanth. Period. He is one of the most celebrated names in Indian cinema. 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