The best Rajinikanth movies
The top 3 according to 49 votes from people: Baashha (1995) · Kabali (2016) · Thalapathi (1991). (Updated Sep 20, 2026.)
Fifty years of the Superstar of Tamil cinema: from his early dramas with K. Balachander and Mahendran to Baashha, Enthiran and Jailer, the Rajinikanth films most often recommended by Vi, OTTweek and DNA India.
Top 12
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1
Baashha (1995)
A mild auto driver with a feared gangster past in Bombay.
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2
Kabali (2016)
Pa. Ranjith's gangster drama set among the Tamil community in Malaysia.
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3
Thalapathi (1991)
Mani Ratnam's retelling of the Mahabharata's Karna, with Rajinikanth and Mammootty.
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4
Enthiran (2010)
Shankar's sci-fi spectacle: a scientist and the robot Chitti, both played by Rajinikanth.
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5
Sivaji: The Boss (2007)
Shankar again: a software engineer takes on corruption and black money.
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6
Mullum Malarum (1978)
Mahendran's drama about a rough winch operator and his beloved sister.
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7
Aval Appadithan (1978)
C. Rudhraiya's bold drama, with Kamal Haasan and Sripriya.
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8
Chandramukhi (2005)
P. Vasu's horror comedy about a haunted palace, remake of Manichitrathazhu.
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9
Jailer (2023)
Nelson's action film about a retired jailer hunting the gang that targeted his family.
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10
Annamalai (1992)
A milkman and his rich childhood friend turned rival.
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11
Muthu (1995)
K. S. Ravikumar's crowd-pleaser, a huge hit even in Japan.
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12
Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984)
A reformed rowdy turned family man.
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13
Petta (2019)
Karthik Subbaraj's tribute to the star: a hostel warden with a hidden past.
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