Rajinikanth Turns 74: Celebrate The Superstar's Birthday With These All-Time Blockbusters

Veteran actor Rajinikanth celebrates his 74th birthday today. Having appeared in over 170 films since his debut in 1975, the superstar is geared up for his next release, Coolie, slated for a 2025 release

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Thalapathi The list definitely cannot start without Thalapathi, directed by Maniratnam. The film is all about Surya, an orphan raised by slum dwellers

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2.0 2.0 is a standalone sequel to Enthiran. The film narrates the story of how Dr. Vaseegaran and his robot Chitti face a new adversary

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Sivaji: The Boss Film 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

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Jailer One of the biggest Tamil blockbusters of all time. The film's action-packed sequences, Anirudh's music, and Rajinikanth's stylish performance captivated audiences worldwide

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Lingaa The 2014 Tamil-language action comedy follows the journey of a thief who turns into a hero

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Robot Robot was one of the first big-budget sci-fi movies in Indian cinema, and it showcased Rajinikanth in a dual role as a scientist and a rogue robot

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Vettaiyan Rajinikanth, in his role as Superintendent Athiyan has been lauded for his ruthless justice, unravels a web of lies after an innocent casualty during a murder probe

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Petta This film was a tribute to Rajinikanth's iconic "mass hero" image, filled with nostalgic moments, punch dialogues, and electrifying action sequences

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