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For Indian film star Rajinikanth, his 50 years in the industry are about more than just surviving; they are about an unending reign that transforms theaters into temples and audiences into devoted followers.
His films have defined generations in the growing Tamil-language cinema industry, where he has done the most of his work. A teenage Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, who would later become well-known as Rajinikanth, made his debut as a swaggering rake in a Madras (now Chennai) movie for Apoorva Raagangal in 1975.
His performance was brief but memorable. On August 14, Rajinikanth's latest film, Coolie, was released, marking nearly 50 years and 170 films. With a narrative that somewhat reflects his own life, it honors his journey. He plays a working-class hero facing out against an influential, wealthy villain.
His films have defined generations in the growing Tamil-language cinema industry, where he has done the most of his work. A teenage Shivaji Rao Gaekwad, who would later become well-known as Rajinikanth, made his debut as a swaggering rake in a Madras (now Chennai) movie for Apoorva Raagangal in 1975.
His performance was brief but memorable. On August 14, Rajinikanth's latest film, Coolie, was released, marking nearly 50 years and 170 films. With a narrative that somewhat reflects his own life, it honors his journey. He plays a working-class hero facing out against an influential, wealthy villain.
