By Khushi Pal
Published Dec 12, 2023

Hindustan Times
Entertainment

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Rajinikanth birthday special: Thalaivar's 5 memorable roles

Superstar Rajinikanth is celebrating his 73rd birthday on December 12, 2023. Here is a look at five of his most memorable roles.

Thalapathi (1991)

The actor featured in Mani Ratnam's film based on the Mahabharata and portrayed the character of Surya, inspired by Karna. He was seen alongside Mammootty and Shobana, among others.

Padaiyappa (1999)

He played the titular character in filmmaker KS Ravikumar's film centered on vengeance. The movie also starred Shivaji Ganesan, Ramya Krishnan, and Soundarya.

Sivaji: The Boss (2007)

He essayed the role of a software engineer who goes head to head against corrupt officials and politicians. The cast also comprised Shriya Saran, Vivek, Suman and Manivannan.

Enthiran (2010)

He was seen in a dual role in S Shankar's science-fiction film in which a scientist builds a robot that goes rogue. The movie also starred Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Danny Denzongpa.

Kabali (2016)

He essayed the role of a reformed gangster in this Pa. Ranjith directorial. The actor shared the frame alongside Winston Chao and Radhika Apte.