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1. Jailer (I) (2023)
Not Rated | 168 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
A retired jailer goes on a manhunt to find his son's killers. But the road leads him to a familiar, albeit a bit darker place. Can he emerge from this complex situation successfully?
Director: Nelson Dilipkumar | Stars: Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Shivarajkumar, Jackie Shroff
Votes: 35,076
2. Chennai Express (2013)
Not Rated | 141 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A man travelling to Rameswaram via Chennai express for his late grandfather's ashes immersion finds himself in trouble after helping a don's daughter and her cousins board the train.
Director: Rohit Shetty | Stars: Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan, Sathyaraj, Nikitin Dheer
Votes: 63,780 | Gross: $5.31M
3. Ra.One (2011)
Not Rated | 156 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
When the titular antagonist of an action game takes on physical form, it's only the game's less powerful protagonist who can save his creator's family.
Director: Anubhav Sinha | Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Arjun Rampal, Kareena Kapoor, Shahana Goswami
Votes: 46,877 | Gross: $2.51M
4. Vettaiyan (2024)
Filming
Follows a retired police officer as he fights against the system.
Director: T.J. Gnanavel | Stars: Fahadh Faasil, Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Rana Daggubati
5. 2.0 (2018)
Not Rated | 148 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
After mobiles start mysteriously flying out of the hands of people in Chennai, Dr Vaseegaran summons his trusted robot Chitti to ward off the bird-shaped supernatural powers of Pakshirajan.
Director: S. Shankar | Stars: Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, Amy Jackson, Adil Hussain
Votes: 27,140 | Gross: $5.57M
6. Enthiran (2010)
Not Rated | 174 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A brilliant scientist creates a humanoid robot to protect mankind, but things go awry when human emotions are programmed and inner turmoil causes the robot to switch sides.
Director: S. Shankar | Stars: Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Danny Denzongpa, Santhanam
Votes: 30,101 | Gross: $4.37M
7. Coolie (2025)
Action | Pre-production
Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Kishore Kumar G., Shobana
8. Lal Salaam (2024)
150 min | Action, Drama, Sport
A reckless townsman tries to mend his thug ways ends up resurrecting himself and proves to be worthy of the world, in the eyes of the same people who chased him away.
Director: Aishwarya Dhanush | Stars: Rajinikanth, Vishnu Vishal, K.S. Ravikumar, Dhanya Balakrishna
Votes: 1,061
9. Kaala (2018)
Not Rated | 162 min | Action, Drama
Kaala is about the life of Nellai / Tirunelveli based Tamils who live in large number in Mumbai.
Director: Pa. Ranjith | Stars: Rajinikanth, Nana Patekar, Samuthirakani, Easwari Rao
Votes: 10,358
10. Andhaa Kaanoon (1983)
155 min | Action, Drama
Two siblings attempt to avenge the death of their parents. But the sister believes in the law while the brother believes in administering justice himself.
Director: Rama Rao Tatineni | Stars: Rajinikanth, Hema Malini, Reena Roy, Amitabh Bachchan
Votes: 816
11. Baba (2002)
Not Rated | 179 min | Action, Drama, Fantasy
Baba is an atheist who always questions the existence of a higher power. But when a turn of events bestows him with divine powers, he uses the opportunity to help other people.
Director: Suresh Krishna | Stars: Rajinikanth, Goundamani, Manisha Koirala, M.N. Nambiar
Votes: 2,488
12. Hum (1991)
184 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A dockworker overthrows the tyranny of a cruel gangster but has to run away to make a new life for himself and his brothers. Fifteen years later, his past catches up with him as his old enemy resurfaces.
Director: Mukul Anand | Stars: Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Govinda, Kimi Katkar
Votes: 3,358
13. Petta (2019)
Not Rated | 171 min | Action, Drama
A hostel warden becomes the target of a dreaded politician and his gangster son, but little do they realize that it is they who should fear him.
Director: Karthik Subbaraj | Stars: Rajinikanth, Vijay Sethupathi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, M. Sasikumar
Votes: 11,955
14. Geraftaar (1985)
167 min | Action, Drama
Kishan Kumar Khanna is a well-rate film actor who falls head over heels in love with young, beautiful and attractive Anuradha Saxena much to the dislikeness of her gangster brother who ... See full summary »
Director: Prayag Raj | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Poonam Dhillon, Amitabh Bachchan, Madhavi
Votes: 517
15. Sivaji (2007)
Not Rated | 188 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A software engineer comes to India in order to serve the nation and invest in its welfare. A few corrupt officials and politicians try to stop him while he tries to do good for the poor.
Director: S. Shankar | Stars: Rajinikanth, Shriya Saran, Suman, Vivek
Votes: 21,643
16. Padaiyappa (1999)
181 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
The death of Padaiyappa's father destroys his family. But his luck changes, and he is able to lead a prosperous life, until his nemesis plots to ruin his happiness once more.
Director: K.S. Ravikumar | Stars: Shivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth, Ramya Krishnan, Soundarya
Votes: 7,908
17. Chaalbaaz (1989)
155 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Twins separated at infancy are brought up differently. One weak, one strong. One day, they end up at each others house. Their life is not the same anymore.
Director: Pankaj Parashar | Stars: Sridevi, Sunny Deol, Rajinikanth, Anupam Kher
Votes: 1,846
18. Pathinaru Vayathinile (1977)
Not Rated | 139 min | Drama, Romance
The movie revolves around the struggle and vulnerability of 16-year old Mayil (Sridevi) when in love.
Director: Bharathiraja | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, Rajinikanth, Gandhimathi
Votes: 1,249
19. Annaatthe (2021)
163 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Kaaliyan has a sister who marries a young man without the permission from Kaaliyan and moves to Kolkata with her husband , where she faces unknown threats. Soon her brother Kaaliyan comes to the rescue.
Director: Siva | Stars: Rajinikanth, Keerthy Suresh, Nayanthara, Khushbu Sundar
Votes: 10,671
20. Darbar (2020)
Not Rated | 159 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
A police officer is on a chase to hunt down a dreaded gangster to fulfill his own secret agenda.
Director: A.R. Murugadoss | Stars: Rajinikanth, Nayanthara, Nivetha Thomas, Suniel Shetty
Votes: 7,380
21. Bulandi (2000)
Not Rated | 175 min | Action, Drama
A noble family presides over a small town in India.
Director: Rama Rao Tatineni | Stars: Anil Kapoor, Rekha, Raveena Tandon, Rajinikanth
Votes: 788
22. Rajini Murugan (2015)
Not Rated | 149 min | Action, Comedy
A jobless youth and his best friend try to earn some cash in Madurai while trying to solve the dispute that plagues his family.
Director: Ponram | Stars: Sivakarthikeyan, Raj Kiran, Keerthy Suresh, Soori
Votes: 2,035
23. Muthu (1995)
156 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
The movie is about a loyal servant, Muthu (Rajni), working for Zamindar Malayasimman (Sarath Babu) and the cunning plans by the uncle of Malasimman to capture the whole wealth which uncovers some mystery about Muthu.
Director: K.S. Ravikumar | Stars: Rajinikanth, Meena, Sarath Babu, Senthil
Votes: 3,620
24. Baasha (1995)
Not Rated | 145 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An auto driver, Manikam, desperately tries to hide his dark underworld side to keep his promise to his father.
Director: Suresh Krishna | Stars: Rajinikanth, Nagma, Raghuvaran, Vijayakumar
Votes: 11,513
25. Bloodstone (1988)
PG-13 | 91 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
An American couple on a business trip to Bangalore, India is dragged into the theft of a ruby called 'Bloodstone'. The wife is kidnapped, and the husband teams up with a resourceful taxi driver to free his wife and retrieve the ruby.
Director: Dwight H. Little | Stars: Brett Stimely, Rajinikanth, A.R. Nicholas, Charlie Brill
Votes: 1,822
26. Thalapathi (1991)
Not Rated | 157 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An orphan named Surya raised in a slum befriends a good crime boss named Devaraj and works for him. Their existence is threatened when a new honest district collector arrives.
Director: Mani Ratnam | Stars: Rajinikanth, Mammootty, Shobana, Arvind Swamy
Votes: 13,272
27. Ilaiyaraaja
Pre-production
The Official Biopic of the life and journey of the world's finest 'Isaignani'/'Maestro' Ilaiyaraaja.
Director: Arun Matheswaran | Star: Dhanush
28. Chandramukhi (2005)
Not Rated | 166 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Creepy happenings in an abandoned mansion are attributed to the ghost of an ancient courtesan, back for revenge.
Director: P. Vasu | Stars: Rajinikanth, Prabhu, Jyotika, Nayanthara
Votes: 7,128
29. Lingaa (2014)
Not Rated | 174 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A small-time thief reforms after learning about the role played by his grandfather in building a dam.
Director: K.S. Ravikumar | Stars: Rajinikanth, Anushka Shetty, Sonakshi Sinha, Jagapathi Babu
Votes: 6,295
30. Annamalai (1992)
Not Rated | 164 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A class-divided friendship goes through highs and lows through several decades.
Director: Suresh Krishna | Stars: Rajinikanth, Sarath Babu, Khushbu Sundar, Radha Ravi
Votes: 2,382
31. Kochadaiiyaan (2014)
Not Rated | 118 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
A noble warrior seeks revenge against the ruler of his kingdom, who killed his father, and also ends up upsetting the neighboring enemy kingdom's ruler.
Director: Soundarya Rajinikanth Vishagan | Stars: Rajinikanth, Deepika Padukone, R. Sarathkumar, Jackie Shroff
Votes: 5,359 | Gross: $0.66M
32. Valli (1993)
Drama
Velu is not educated; he falls in love with Valli who is educated. She does not love him and falls for Saker-a boy who comes from the city. He uses her then leaves. Will Valli accept Velu's love now?
Director: K. Nataraj | Stars: Dilip, Priya Raman, Rajinikanth
Votes: 233
33. Kabali (2016)
Not Rated | 153 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A reformed gangster is released from prison and attempts to protect his family from his enemies.
Director: Pa. Ranjith | Stars: Rajinikanth, Winston Chao, Radhika Apte, Dhansika
Votes: 14,215
34. Bhagwaan Dada (1986)
147 min | Drama, Thriller
Naive village-born Swaroop comes to Bombay city with a only Rs.80/-, which he loses to a thief. A man named Bhagwaan helps Swaroop recover this amount, and asks him to return back to his ... See full summary »
Director: J. Om Prakash | Stars: Rajinikanth, Rakesh Roshan, Sridevi, Danny Denzongpa
Votes: 205
35. Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
Not Rated | 144 min | Drama, Romance
Drama and melodrama follow two relationships involving single parents.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Major Sundarrajan, Srividya, Jayasudha
Votes: 467
36. Billa (2007)
Not Rated | 130 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
A cop chases international gangster Billa and happens to be the only one to see him die. He places Velu, Billa's lookalike, inside the gang to get information. But Velu is framed for killing the cop.
Director: Vishnuvardhan | Stars: Ajith Kumar, Nayanthara, Rahman, Namitha
Votes: 8,089
37. Farishtay (1991)
193 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Raja Jaichand rules as a dictator in a small Indian town and kills people for his will.Veeru and Dheeru two kind hearten con men live with Gayatri and take her as sister.They get her ... See full summary »
Director: Anil Sharma | Stars: Dharmendra, Vinod Khanna, Sridevi, Rajinikanth
Votes: 317
38. Ninaithale Inikkum (1979)
141 min | Musical, Romance
The movie revolves around a music troop who travel to Singapore for a performance and how their life takes a turn when they meet their love partner.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Jaya Prada, Rajinikanth, Jayasudha
Votes: 308
39. Thillu Mullu (1981)
136 min | Comedy
Chandran , a young man fools his boss and attempts to woo his boss' daughter.
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Rajinikanth, Madhavi, Thengai Srinivasan, Sowcar Janaki
Votes: 3,758
40. Aatank Hi Aatank (1995)
Not Rated | 155 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A farmer moves to the city with his wife and kids, he gets together with another man and runs a faction of gangsters. Years later, he becomes so unrivaled, that his opposition plans to execute him to get him out of their way.
Director: Dilip Shankar | Stars: Rajinikanth, Aamir Khan, Juhi Chawla, Archana Joglekar
Votes: 878
41. Daku Hasina (1987)
Action, Drama
The movie is about a simple village girl played by Zeenat Aman who changes into a dreaded thief and bandit who creates havoc on the village and the police after her parents are killed by the village head and others.
Director: Ashok Roy | Stars: Zeenat Aman, Rajinikanth, Pradeep Kumar, Rakesh Roshan
Votes: 45
42. 2011 Cricket World Cup (2011)
Sport
The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup (officially known as ICC Cricket World Cup 2011) was the tenth Cricket World Cup. It was played in India, Sri Lanka, and (for the first time) Bangladesh. ... See full summary »
Stars: Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Tillakaratne Dilshan
Votes: 326
43. Synthium (2024)
87 min | Sci-Fi, Thriller
Director: Marshall O'Meara | Stars: AJ Dally-Steele, Jack Golla, Aidan Lester, Muthu Meenakshisundaram
44. Billa (1980)
Not Rated | 175 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
A village bumpkin poses as a Mafia don to uncover the gang.
Director: R. Krishnamurthy | Stars: Rajinikanth, Sripriya, K. Balaji, A.V.M. Rajan
Votes: 894
45. Johny Ustad (1980)
Not Rated | 140 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A parsimonious Barbar must flee from the Police after meeting with a look-alike gangster.
Director: J. Mahendran | Stars: Rajinikanth, Sridevi, Unni Mary, K. Balaji
Votes: 557
46. Insaaf Kaun Karega (1984)
Action, Drama
Jageera Singh has always lived a life of crime, drinking alcohol, and frequenting brothels, although he is married to pregnant Laxmi and has a son named Vikram. On the day of Laxmi's ... See full summary »
Director: Sudarshan Nag | Stars: Dharmendra, Rajinikanth, Jaya Prada, Madhavi
Votes: 72
47. Veera (1994)
240 min | Comedy, Romance
A talented musician from a village migrates to a city, becomes popular and marries the daughter of a music company owner. But then his first wife, whom he presumed dead, turns up and his life becomes complicated.
Director: Suresh Krishna | Stars: Rajinikanth, Meena, Roja, Mahesh Anand
Votes: 720
48. Moondru Mudichu (1976)
Not Rated | 131 min | Drama, Romance
The movie revolves around three people, a college going girl (Sridevi) and two men who fall in love with her (Hassan and Rajinikanth). The film was based on 1974 Telugu film O Seeta Katha ... See full summary »
Director: K. Balachander | Stars: Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, Rajinikanth, Vijaya Y.
Votes: 317
49. Kuselan (2008)
165 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Story related to old friends ,after one being a popular actor and other being a barber and managing family.
Director: P. Vasu | Stars: Rajinikanth, Pasupathy, Meena, Nayanthara
Votes: 1,178
50. Aarilirindhu Aruvathu Varai (1979)
150 min | Drama
A story about life of a common man who is very genuine in his character and struggles to lead a normal life by bearing responsibilities of his siblings.
Director: S.P. Muthuraman | Stars: Rajinikanth, Jayalakshmi, Cho Ramaswamy, Sangeetha
Votes: 811