Superstar Project

Inspired by the wonderful blog My Year of Prakash Raj, my ultimate quest in the Superstar Project is to watch the whole Superstar Rajinikanth filmography and report in this blog after watching each movie.

I have combined a list which contains all the movies from the “Filmography” section of Naman Ramachandran’s book Rajinikanth – The Definitive Biography as well as a couple of movies that are missing from Ramachandran’s book (such as guest roles from the database at Rajinifans.com).

The project will most certainly take a very long time and just finding some of the movies will probably be quite challenging. At first I will, as much as possible, prefer movies that have subtitles but later on they might become more uncommon because of their poor availability. I also prefer to watch movies in their original language but I can make an exception if a movie can’t be found in that language or if only a non-original language has subtitles.

However, the Superstar Project won’t be the main purpose of the blog and I’ll continue to write about other things as well.

The Movies

1. Apoorva Raagangal (Tamil, 1975) — watched on 2016-08-19
2. Katha Sangama (Kannada, 1976)
3. Anthuleni Katha (Telugu, 1976)
4. Moondru Mudichu (Tamil, 1976) — watched on 2014-01-26
5. Baalu Jenu (Kannada, 1976)
6. Avargal (Tamil, 1977) — watched on 2014-11-15
7. Kavikkuyil (Tamil, 1977)
8. Raghupati Raghava Rajaram (Tamil, 1977)
9. Chilakamma Cheppindi (Telugu, 1977)
10. Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri (Tamil, 1977)
11. Ondu Premada Kathe (Kannada, 1977)
12. 16 Vayathinile (Tamil, 1977)
13. Sahodarara Savaal (Kannada, 1977)
14. Aadu Puli Attam (Tamil, 1977)
15. Gayatri (Tamil, 1977)
16. Kumkuma Rakshe (Kannada, 1977)
17. Aaru Pushpangal (Tamil, 1977)
18. Tholireyi Gadichindi (Telugu, 1977)
19. Aame Katha (Telugu, 1977)
20. Galate Samsara (Kannada, 1977)
21. Shankar Salim Simon (Tamil, 1978)
22. Kiladi Kittu (Kannada, 1978)
23. Annadammula Savaal (Telugu, 1978)
24. Aayiram Jenmangal (Tamil, 1978)
25. Maathu Tappada Maga (Kannada, 1978)
26. Mangudi Minor (Tamil, 1978)
27. Bairavi (Tamil, 1978)
28. Ilamai Oonjaladukirathu (Tamil, 1978)
29. Sadhurangam (Tamil, 1978)
30. Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye (Tamil, 1978)
31. Vayasu Pilichindi (Telugu, 1978)
32. Mullum Malarum (Tamil, 1978)
33. Iraivan Kodutha Varam (Tamil, 1978)
34. Thappida Thala (Kannada, 1978)
35. Thappu Thalangal (Tamil, 1978)
36. Aval Appadithan (Tamil, 1978)
37. Thai Meethu Sathiyam (Tamil, 1978)
38. En Kelvikku Enna Bathil (Tamil, 1978)
39. Paavathin Sambalam (Tamil, 1978)
40. Justice Gopinath (Tamil, 1978)
41. Priya (Tamil, 1978)
42. Priya (Kannada, 1979)
43. Kuppathu Raja (Tamil, 1979)
44. Iddaru Asadhyule (Telugu, 1979)
45. Thaayillamal Naan Illai (Tamil, 1979) — watched on 2015-09-04
46. Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (Malayalam, 1979)
47. Ninaithale Inikkum (Tamil, 1979)
48. Andamaina Anubhavam (Telugu, 1979)
49. Allaudinaum Arputha Vilakkum (Tamil, 1979)
50. Dharma Yuddam (Tamil, 1979)
51. Naan Vazhavaippen (Tamil, 1979)
52. Tiger (Telugu, 1979)
53. Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (Tamil, 1979)
54. Annai Oru Alayam (Tamil, 1979)
55. Amma Evarikkaina Amma (Telugu, 1979)
56. Billa (Tamil, 1980)
57. Natchathiram (Tamil, 1980)
58. Ram Robert Rahim (Telugu, 1980)
59. Anbukku Naan Adimai (Tamil, 1980)
60. Kaali (Tamil, 1980)
61. Mayadari Krishnudu (Telugu, 1980)
62. Naan Potta Saval (Tamil, 1980)
63. Johnny (Tamil, 1980)
64. Kaali (Telugu, 1980)
65. Ellam Un Kairasi (Tamil, 1980)
66. Polladhavan (Tamil, 1980)
67. Murattu Kaalai (Tamil, 1980) — watched on 2015-03-19
68. Thee (Tamil, 1981)
69. Kazhugu (Tamil, 1981)
70. Thillu Mullu (Tamil, 1981)
71. Garjanai (Tamil, 1981)
72. Garjanam (Malayalam, 1981)
73. Netrikan (Tamil, 1981)
74. Garjane (Kannada, 1981)
75. Ranuva Veeran (Tamil, 1981)
76. Pokkiri Raja (Tamil, 1982)
77. Thanikattu Raja (Tamil, 1982)
78. Ranga (Tamil, 1982)
79. Puthukavithai (Tamil, 1982)
80. Naandri, Meendum Varuga (Tamil, 1982)
81. Enkeyo Ketta Kural (Tamil, 1982)
82. Moondru Mugam (Tamil, 1982)
83. Agni Sakshi (Tamil, 1982)
84. Paayum Puli (Tamil, 1983)
85. Yuddha Kandam (Tamil, 1983)
86. Uruvangal Maralam (Tamil, 1983)
87. Thudikkum Karangal (Tamil, 1983)
88. Andha Kanoon (Hindi, 1983)
89. Thai Veedu (Tamil, 1983)
90. Sivappu Sooriyan (Tamil, 1983)
91. Jeet Hamaari (Hindi, 1983)
92. Adutha Varisu (Tamil, 1983)
93. Sashti Viradam (Tamil, 1983)
94. Thanga Magan (Tamil, 1983)
95. Meri Adaalat (Hindi, 1984) – watched on 2015-11-19
96. Naan Mahan Alla (Tamil, 1984)
97. Aparanji (Kannada, 1984)
98. Thambikku Entha Ooru (Tamil, 1984)
99. Kai Kodukkum Kai (Tamil, 1984)
100. Ethe Naasaval (Telugu, 1984)
101. Anbulla Rajinikanth (Tamil, 1984)
102. Gangvaa (Hindi, 1984)
103. Nallavanuku Nallavan (Tamil, 1984)
104. John Jani Janardhan (Hindi, 1984)
105. Nyayam Meere Cheppali (Telugu, 1985)
106. Chithirame Chithirame (Tamil, 1985)
107. Naan Sigappu Manithan (Tamil, 1985)
108. Mahaguru (Hindi, 1985)
109. Un Kannil Neer Vazhindal (Tamil, 1985)
110. Wafadaar (Hindi, 1985)
111. Sri Raghavendra (Tamil, 1985)
112. Geraftaar (Hindi, 1985)
113. Bewafai (Hindi, 1985)
114. Yaar? (Tamil, 1985) – watched on 2015-12-07
115. Padikkadavan (Tamil, 1985)
116. Ek Saudagar (Hindi, 1985)
117. Mr. Bharath (Tamil, 1986)
118. Naan Adimai Illai (Tamil, 1986)
119. Jeevana Poratam (Telugu, 1986)
120. Viduthalai (Tamil, 1986)
121. Bhagwan Dada (Hindi, 1986)
122. Kodai Mazhai (Tamil, 1986)
123. Asli Naqli (Hindi, 1986)
124. Dosti Dushmani (Hindi, 1986)
125. Maaveeran (Tamil, 1986)
126. Daku Hasina (Hindi, 1987)
127. Velaikaran (Tamil, 1987)
128. Insaaf Kaun Karega (Hindi, 1987)
129. Oorkavalan (Tamil, 1987)
130. Manithan (Tamil, 1987)
131. Manathil Uruthi Vendum (Tamil, 1987)
132. Uttar Dakshin (Hindi, 1987)
133. Tamacha (Hindi, 1988)
134. Guru Sishyan (Tamil, 1988)
135. Dharmathin Thalaivan (Tamil, 1988)
136. Bloodstone (English, 1988) — watched on 2015-03-14
137. Kodi Parakuthu (Tamil, 1988)
138. Rajadhi Raja (Tamil, 1989)
139. Gair Kanooni (Hindi, 1989)
140. Siva (Tamil, 1989)
141. Raja Chinna Roja (Tamil, 1989)
142. Mappillai (Tamil, 1989)
143. Bhrashtachar (Hindi, 1989)
144. Chaalbaaz (Hindi, 1989)
145. Panakkaran (Tamil, 1990)
146. Periya Idathu Pillai (Tamil, 1990)
147. Athisaya Piravi (Tamil, 1990)
148. Dharma Dorai (Tamil, 1991)
149. Hum (Hindi, 1991)
150. Farishtay (Hindi, 1991)
151. Khoon Ka Karz (Hindi, 1991)
152. Phool Bane Angaray (Hindi, 1991)
153. Nattukku Oru Nallavan (Tamil, 1991)
154. Thalapathi (Tamil, 1991)
155. Tyagi (Hindi, 1992)
156. Mannan (Tamil, 1992)
157. Annamalai (Tamil, 1992)
158. Pandiyan (Tamil, 1992)
159. Insaniyat Ke Devta (Hindi, 1993)
160. Yejaman (Tamil, 1993)
161. Uzhaippali (Tamil, 1993)
162. Valli (Tamil, 1993)
163. Veera (Tamil, 1994)
164. Baasha (Tamil, 1995) — watched on 2013-11-10
165. Peddarayudu (Telugu, 1995)
166. Aatank Hi Aatank (Hindi, 1995) – watched on 2015-09-15
167. Muthu (Tamil, 1995)
168. Bhagya Debata (Bengali, 1995)
169. Arunachalam (Tamil, 1997)
170. Padayappa (Tamil, 1999)
171. Bulandi (Hindi, 2000)
172. Baba (Tamil, 2002) — watched on 2014-08-22
173. Chandramukhi (Tamil, 2005) — watched on 2015-03-16
174. Sivaji (Tamil, 2007) — watched on 2012-12-21
175. Kuselan (Tamil, 2008) — watched on 2013-05-15
176. Kathanayakudu (Telugu, 2008) — watched on 2015-06-30
177. Enthiran (Tamil, 2010) — watched on 2011-09-25
178. Ra.One (Hindi, 2011) — watched on 2012-01-31
179. Kochadaiiyaan (Tamil, 2014) — watched on 2014-05-24
180. Lingaa (Tamil, 2014) — watched on 2014-12-12
181. Kabali (Tamil, 2016) — watched on 2016-08-22

Title Card Gallery

While doing the Super Star Project, I’ll also try to take screenshots of the Rajini moments in opening credits, as it would be interesting to see when exactly they evolve into the bombastic spectacles that they are today. These are his title cards from the movies that I’ve watched so far in the project.