August 15, 2025, marks 50 years of the unexplainable phenomenon of Superstar Rajinikanth, or as he is known among his fans, Thalaivar. While there are multiple ways of celebrating the superstar, the demi-god, and the man behind all this, it is best suited that we take a step back to trace the journey of the actor through the ages.
And what better way than to list 50 of his must-watch works in Tamil that not only reminds us why he is the favourite of many, but what makes him so, and the films that brought him closer to the scores of fans who stand by him, no matter what.
So, here's the first set of an exhaustive list of his best works, listed in the chronological order of its release...
Written By ✒️ Avinash Ramachandran
