Tamil superstar Rajinikanth debuted in 1975 playing a negative character in the Kamal Haasan starrer Apoorva Raagangal. Over the years, he has established himself as one of the Asia’s most popular actors.
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Superstar Rajinikanth debuted in Tamil cinema with the 1975 film Apoorva Raagangal that starred Kamal Haasan in the lead role. Image via Facebook
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Rajinikanth in Andha Kanoon (1983) along with Hema Malini. The film also marks the first appearance of the Tamil superstar along with Amitabh Bachchan. Image via Facebook
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Sri Raghavendra (1985) is reportedly Rajini’s closest-to-heart role of all the characters that he has played on-screen over the years. Image via Facebook
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Rajinikanth in the action-adventure film Bloodstone (1988) which was an Indian-American cross-over project, directed by Dwight H Little. Image via Facebook
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He was seen along with Mammootty and Shobhana in the Mani Ratnam flick Thalapathi (1991). Rajini is still remembered for his impeccable performance in this film.
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Rajini in the 2007 film Sivaji. The film had a lot of visual effects that also fetched it a National Award. Image via Facebook

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